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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 8h

Law students @uniwinchester.bsky.social found out about life in a solicitors’ office when they visited Foot Anesty in Southampton yesterday (15 Oct). “Our visit made me so excited for my future career opening my eyes to roles and pathways that I'd not considered,” said student Michelle Fitzgibbon.

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 12h

Ethan Vine, Journalism student @uniwinchester.bsky.social, is making a mark during his semester abroad at the University of Eastern Illinois where he’s reporting for local TV station WEIU. Watch his report on the Amish Heritage Center’s Harvest to Home event here bit.ly/4naXjJn

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 1d

Rev’d Vanessa Lawrence is the new chaplain @uniwinchester.bsky.social. She starts in the role in November but has already made her presence felt on campus – presiding over the recent Welcome Week Eucharist Service at the chapel. Find out more about Vanessa here bit.ly/48s7zJP

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 2d

Emma Nottingham, Head of the School of Law @uniwinchester.bsky.social, is pictured with the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Jacqueline Gazzard, at Sunday's service to kick off the Cathedral Law Week Festival in which the University plays an active role. Find more festival info here bit.ly/473zUVq

The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Allied Health Professionals Day today (14 Oct) and Physiotherapy and Dietetics students are running a stand in the king Alfred Centre @uniwinchester.bsky.social to promote the amazing contributions of AHPs to the nation’s health. Find out more about AHP Day here bit.ly/3J2Xngu

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 2d

Bella, a life-sized Elephant puppet was one of the stars of Open Day @uniwinchester.bsky.social on Saturday. Bell belongs to Winchester-based Animate Puppet Co, set up by alumnus Stephen Love. Find out more about Animate at bit.ly/42C9bgm Book for open day at bit.ly/3JabWPh

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 3d

The University of Winchester will be at VentureFest South when it returns to the Utilita Bowl in Southampton next month (12 November) to promote the region’s innovators and entrepreneurs To find out more about the event visit VentureFest South’s homepage here bit.ly/4obtPMw

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GET TICKETS FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION 12th November 2025 Utilita Bowl, Southampton Brilliant minds at the Counting down to #VFS25 From first spark to full scale. VFS is a not-for-profit platform, built...

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 3d

Adventurer and athlete Cameron Dorn, who studied for a Master’s in International Business @uniwinchester.bsky.social, has raised thousands for charity and was named one of “15 Ultimate Guys” by Men’s Health magazine. Find out about his exploits here bit.ly/3KFnDy2

Lander alumnus races to success with suitcase full of courage - Who's On The Move

Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 6d

Animate Puppet Co, set up by alumnus Stephen Love, will bring 'Bella the Elephant' to Open Day @uniwinchester.bsky.social (11 Oct). See Bella on King Alfred Campus in the morning and at an afternoon workshop. More on Animate at bit.ly/42C9bgm Book for open day at bit.ly/3J4QEm7

ANIMATE Puppet Co. CIC | Puppetry Company

ANIMATE Puppet Co is a puppetry company based in the south of England providing walkabout acts and educational workshops.

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 6d

Dr Amelia Shooter, Law lecturer @uniwinchester.bsky.social, has contributed a new report by the Law Commission proposing reforms to the trial process for sexual offences to give better treatment to complainants. Read more here bit.ly/46YM8xt@uniw...

The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 7d

Award-winning documentary Holloway shows at West Downs @uniwinchester.bsky.social on 17 Oct as part of Winchester Cathedral Law Week Festival. It follows 6 women who return to abandoned Holloway Prison in London to share experiences of life behind bars. For details visit bit.ly/4q3EWJg

The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 7d

Academics @uniwinchester.bsky.social learned about the huge breadth of research opportunities in healthcare at special event run with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) which recently started a ‘Be Part of Research’ campaign. Read more at bit.ly/4nZPCr3

The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 8d

Steve Horn, a PhD student @uniwinchester.bsky.social, will be looking at some of the 20th century’s greatest road project disputes, including the M3 at Twyford Down, in a talk to our Modern History Research Centre next week. For more info visit bit.ly/4oeBpGlhttps...

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 8d

See more images of Chancellor Hugh’s tour of the new-look Martial Rose Library @uniwinchester.bsky.social on the news section of the University’s website here bit.ly/47lmHXl

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 8d

Can I Be Myself Here? Is the question many LGBTQ+ teachers in CoE schools face daily. Rhiannon Love and Julie Wharton, lecturers in the Institute of Education @uniwinchester.bsky.social, interviewed LGBTQ+ teachers for a new academic study published online by MDPI here bit.ly/46VQK7r

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 8d

There’s still time to book tickets for the 3rd Divergent Visions film fest which champions works by people with disabilities and neurodiversity. It takes place @uniwinchester.bsky.socialon October 15. Find out more here bit.ly/3VrFcnn

The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 9d

Inspiring Philosophy student @uniwinchester.bsky.social Aurora Thompson talks about the power of hope and her lived experience of abuse, bullying and mental health crises in the latest episode of the podcast Wild Card – Whose Shoes? Listen here Bitly | bit.ly/4o7BwTY

70. Aurora Thompson - the power of hope - Wild Card - Whose Shoes?

In this powerful episode of Wild Card  -Whose Shoes?, Gill Phillips talks with Aurora Thompson - a remarkable young woman whose story of trauma, survival, and resilience will stop you in your tra...

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 9d

Acts @uniwinchester.bsky.social raised £750 for debt-hit music venue The Railway Inn at a recent gig . Railway promoter Jack Bolton said: “They should all be very proud of the musical community they have created & the talent within their ranks that the university is helping to grow and blossom!"

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 14d

Members of the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice @uniwinchester.bsky.social stepped out from the Law Courts in the city this evening as part of the 10K Winchester Legal Walk in aid of Citizens Advice. To sponsor them visit bit.ly/4gVw2cA

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 14d

Nadine Foreshaw, Editorial Innovation lead at The Sun, who studied Journalism @uniwinchester.bsky.social, returned to give a guest lecture to current students on the impact of AI on Journalism. See more here bit.ly/48dnMm4

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 14d

Our Chancellor Hugh Dennis was @uniwinchester.bsky.social yesterday to officially reopen the refurbished Martial Rose Library. The Outnumbered star is pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Professor Sarah Greer and Martial Rose’s daughter and son Jenny and Chris. (Photo by Dominic Parkes).

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15d

Winchester’s 'Charity Shop Chic Preloved Fashion Show & Sale' organised by Sarah Sullivan with the aid of Fashion Marketing Students @_UoW raised more than £3,000 for good causes. Read about it here bit.ly/46xdk7I (Photos by Jenny Middleton Portraits).

Fashion show in shopping centre raises thousands for charities

A charity fashion show modelling pre-loved items from different charities welcomes more visitors than previous years.

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15d

Well done to @uniwinchester.bsky.social alumna Lucy Roper, who will play Cinderella in this year’s Ipswich Regent Theatre panto. Lucy, who gained a First Class BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, was chosen from dozens of hopefuls at open auditions at Ipswich Corn Exchange. Read more here bit.ly/3ICO5Yq

We've found our Cinderella! | ipswich.gov.uk

Lucy Roper has been chosen from dozens of hopefuls to play the title role in this year's Ipswich Regent Theatre pantomime.

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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 16d

West Downs Auditorium @uniwinchester.bsky.social is hosting two events for next month’s Winchester Cathedral Law Week festival (10-18 October). Find out more about the screening of Holloway and BearFace Theatre’s Speak Out, Listen In here bit.ly/473zUVq

The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 16d

The Vault @uniwinchester.bsky.social will host Club Tropicana, ‘an 80s & 90s Flashback Party’ run by Experience Hampshire on 13 December with Voice FM breakfast show host Xan Phillips as DJ. For booking and more info visit bit.ly/4pMkegR

Club Tropicana - an 80s and 90s Christmas Flashback Party!

- This is a group experience for up to 150 people - This experience can only be taken at the location shown - Early bird price £17 (changes to £20 from 1st November 2025) - We ...

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