Press Centre - University of Winchester 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 Press Release 13/03/2026 Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel A University of Winchester Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. Press Release 05/03/2026 Our courses shortlisted for three Student Nursing Times Awards Nursing courses at the University of Winchester are shortlisted for awards in three categories in the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards. Press Release 14/04/2026 Student business team help author Tom boost his online profile Students from the University of Winchester’s Faculty of Business and Digital Technology have been helping ‘clients’ improve their online presence and social media strategies. The Conversation 21/04/2026 Five books about the lives of musicians that are stonking good reads Glenn Fosbraey, Associate Dean of Humanities and pop music expert picks his five favourite books about musicians to mark the National Year of Reading. Press Release 10/04/2026 University 'steadfast in its commitment to welcome, inclusion, and humanity' as Sanctuary status renewed The University of Winchester has been reaccredited as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its ongoing support for refugees and asylum seekers in higher education. Press Release 07/04/2026 Vanessa's wartime adventure story scoops children's book prize A Creative Writing Lecturer at the University of Winchester has won a children’s book prize voted for by young readers. Press Release 30/03/2026 University physios set up support group where people can share their pain stories “I share your pain...” is more than just a glib remark for members of a support group set up by the University of Winchester for people who live with persistent pain. Last year Stephen Martin and Dr David Wilson, Senior Lecturers in Physiotherapy, founded the Pain Peer Support Group in collaboration with the Winchester Health Clinic. Press Release 10/03/2026 Pioneering physio network stretches out across borders The Physiotherapy department at the University of Winchester is establishing a significant reputation across Europe following the launch of a pioneering online learning collaboration.  Global Minds in Motion is the first project of its kind in Europe, establishing a sustainable, peer-to-peer network for physiotherapy students across the continent. Press Release 20/03/2026 Business students pitch their start-ups in Dragons' Den-style event Students at the University of Winchester pitched their ideas to a panel of ‘investors’ at a Dragons' Den-style event to round off their third year Business Start Up Module. Press Release 13/03/2026 Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel A University of Winchester Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. Press Release 26/03/2026 Winchester elite athletes record five PBs at national indoor championships Members of the Elite Sports Programme at the University of Winchester ran five personal best times (PBs) at the British Universities and Colleges Track & Field Indoor Championship held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Press Release 18/03/2026 Experts claim humans still have vital role to play in AI revolution While AI’s power and reach grows by the day the technology still needs ‘a human in the loop’ to identify and solve problems for it to work effectively. That was the main message to come out of an event at the University of Winchester entitled “The Future Thinkers Forum: Voices from the AI Frontier”. Press Release 19/03/2026 Students see behind the scenes of major events venue Students from the Event Management, Marketing and Business Management Programmes at the University of Winchester visited Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre to see behind the scenes of a major events venue. Press Release 16/03/2026 Rewind - an original set of mini plays inspired by mix tape The University of Winchester is proud to present Rewind, an exciting and original theatre show written, directed, and performed by students and staff from the Creative Writing and Acting programmes. Press Release 03/03/2026 The impact of Arts and Creativity takes centre stage at Question Time The power of the arts to transform lives, bring communities together and create economic wealth were the recurring messages to come out of a successful public question time event held at the University of Winchester. Press Release 05/03/2026 Music production legend Giles shares his studio stories with student audience Honorary graduate and award-winning producer and composer Giles Martin shared the wisdom and experience he has gained during more than 30 years in the music industry with students at the University of Winchester. Blog 04/03/2026 Rich mix of influences created Forest’s unique form of English There is reason to think that New Forest English preserved an older form of West Country English because the whole great area had been agriculturally and economically isolated when, in 1079, William the Conqueror seized land from Southampton to Bournemouth and made it a Royal Forest. Press Release 26/01/2026 Question Time event looks at arts and creativity's role in education An exciting panel of experts will debate and discuss the contribution of creativity and the arts to education at a special Question Time event hosted and organised by the University of Winchester. Press Release 23/02/2026 Top apprentices celebrated at University awards event The University of Winchester celebrated the achievements of students taking apprenticeship degrees at a special awards ceremony. Press Release 16/02/2026 School of Law shortlisted for Commercial Impact Award The University of Winchester’s School of Law’s successful efforts to embed real-world learning into its courses has seen it nominated for a top legal industry award. Winchester has been shortlisted for the University Commercial Impact Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026. Press Release 02/03/2026 Author whose prison teaching experience became hit TV drama to speak at University An author whose hit book about teaching in a prison became an acclaimed TV series will be coming to the University of Winchester to speak as part of British Philosophy Fortnight (16-29 March). Press Release 18/02/2026 Bafta-winner Vanessa tells her story at arts and entertainment careers event Great career advice and great career stories were delivered by a panel of creatives at the FRAME (Futures in Real-world Arts, Media, and Entertainment) event at the University of Winchester. Press Release 11/02/2026 Winchester plays key role in national creativity in the classroom study The University of Winchester has played a key role in a three-year national pilot which has shown that embedding teaching for creativity in classrooms can improve pupil engagement and help rekindle teachers’ passion for their profession. Press Release 16/02/2026 Winchester field Men's and Women's teams at Cross Country Championships for first time Ten members of the Elite Sport Programme represented the University of Winchester at the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Cross Country Championships at Charnwood College in Loughborough on 31 January. Press Release 13/02/2026 Glenn's homunculus is dressed and ready for gallery debut A new art exhibition combining photography, poetry, prose and property floor plans is coming to the University of Winchester’s West Downs Gallery. >> Press Release 13/03/2026 Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel A University of Winchester Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. 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