Press Centre
Welcome to our Press Centre – the home of our latest news releases, research blogs and announcements. Journalists looking for expert comment or opinion on a story can search our online ‘Find an expert’ database. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk
Our News
Statement
Coronavirus: FAQs for students and staff
The University is closely monitoring the global outbreak of oronavirus (Covid-19) and we are following official guidance from the Government and Public Health England (PHE) on how best to act and respond as the situation continues to rapidly evolve. Read more
Blog
A tapestry of voices and sounds: bringing Northern Ireland communities to life
With her new sound installation, as part of the Citizens' Wallpaper Project, currently showing in Northern Ireland, Millie Taylor, Professor of Musical Theatre, reflects on her interest in the relationships between sound and image and how what you learn at university stays with you throughout your life. Read more
Blog
Legal websites are a vital aspect of modern legal marketing: who's doing it well?
In an overcrowded and competitive market, how do law firms create a distinctive online presence? In this blog post, second-year BA (Hons) Law student Isobelle Bramley-Hill highlights the techniques law firms use to stand out from the crowd. Read more
Blog
How to keep exercising during social isolation
How can we all stay fit and active if we're self-isolating or staying indoors more because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? In this blog post, experts in the University's Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, share invaluable tips about how we can work out at home - and even get involved in some social exercise. Read more
Blog
Five TV sitcoms to help get you through lockdown
Is laughter the best medicine? As we spend more time at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, Professor Alec Charles, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, argues that there's something reassuring about sitcoms and nominates five favourites to help get you through the lockdown. Read more
Press Release
Coronavirus: University launches £3.4m fund to support students living in halls of residence
The University is making available funds of £3.4 million to support students who have returned home because of the coronavirus outbreak and are no longer living in their University accommodation. Read more
Blog
Engaging students as partners in the higher education sector
To mark the launch today (Monday 13April) of a new book about student engagement - co-edited by Tom Lowe, Director of Student Engagement at the 黑料社 - we look at the sector-leading work done at 黑料社 in this increasingly-important area. Read more
Blog
Coronavirus: why self-isolation brings mental health strain for elite athletes
The spread of COVID-19 is changing life for billions of people around the world. Many are adapting to periods of self-isolation and finding creative ways to stay fit, but the enforced changes may also result in increased sedentary behaviours – which can contribute to anxiety and depression. Read more
Press Release
Coronavirus lockdown: 黑料社 leads new study into the effect on physical activity and wellbeing
A team of researchers led by the 黑料社 has launched a new study to examine the effect of the UK Government's lockdown strategy on the population's physical activity levels and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Blog
Cultural Resources for Living in the Pandemic
To round off the month we have an extended blog, as drawn together by Professor Jude Davies, Professor of American Literature and Culture in the Department of English, Creative Writing and American Studies. This long-read provides a selection of cultural resources for pandemic living. Read more
Press Release