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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 1h
Speaking on the latest episode of podcast Cyber Heard, Dr Cephas Mpungu, Programme Leader and Lecturer in Cyber Security @uniwinchester.bsky.social, talks about how students can teach themselves to be above AI and stand out to employers. Listen to the show here bit.ly/4zbOMMQ
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Killing the Foundation: The Broken Cyber Pipeline – Cyber Heard | invitise
A university cyber security programme leader explains why graduates struggle to break into the industry, how AI is quietly removing the junior tasks that used to build analyst judgement, and what stud...
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 5h
Mary Edwards, Health, Safety & Business Continuity Manager @uniwinchester.bsky.social is shortlisted in the Unsung Hero category at the Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards. Read more here bit.ly/4yuoHZp
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 23h
A new type of cybercrime is seeing mind-boggling sums stolen in the world of digital finance and crypto currencies, according to ground-breaking research involving Prof Tim Hall, an academic @uniwinchester.bsky.social. Read about flash loan attacks here shorturl.at/uNJoi
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Academics from the School of Law @uniwinchester.bsky.social were joined by Law students on the 10k Winchester Legal Walk in aid of Citizens Advice which offers free legal advice in the city. So far, their efforts have raised £300-plus. You can still sponsor them at tinyurl.com/49ytmfz5
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Modern History Research Centre @uniwinchester.bsky.social begin their new season of talks on 14 October with ‘Remembering and Forgetting Britain’s COVID-19 Pandemic’ to be given by Dr David Tollerton. For more details of the event visit shorturl.at/NCaHt
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
There’s free entry for students @uniwinchester.bsky.social for this Saturday’s Winchester City home game against Windsor & Eton. The University has a partnership with the club and a team of Journalism students are currently running their media and public relations.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A perceived stigma around falling is deterring older people from talking about their concerns with their doctors according to a new study by psychologists @uniwinchester.bsky.social. Read more here shorturl.at/d6nXv
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Multi-award winning comedy The Country Gentlewoman: Christmas Edition made by Film Production students @uniwinchester.bsky.social is screened tomorrow (1 Oct) as part of Birmingham’s Forward Film & Television Festival where director Hope Lines has been shortlisted for Best Young Filmmaker.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just 7 days after winning the Winchester Half Marathon, elite athlete @uniwinchester.bsky.social., Callum Lorimer (red vest) knocked more than a minute off his PB to finish 3rd in Sunday’s Gdansk Half Marathon in 1hr 8mins and 44 secs. Read more about Callum here shorturl.at/MfuRX
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Multi-award winning comedy The Country Gentlewoman: Christmas Edition made by Film Production students @uniwinchester.bsky.social gets another screening on Thursday as part of Birmingham’s Forward Film & Television Festival where director Hope Lines has been shortlisted for Best Young Filmmaker.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Honorary Doctor @uniwinchester.bsky.social Dr Liz O’Riordan - a breast surgeon who’s raised awareness of breast cancer through books and podcasts since being diagnosed with the condition herself - was on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live this week. Hear the show on BBC Sounds here shorturl.at/eSSxm
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Dr Sabine Stevenson, Associate Lecturer of Archaeology & Anthropology @uniwinchester.bsky.social talks about her work mapping and understanding the prehistoric landscape of the Quantock Hills at the first Quantock Heritage Symposium on Saturday. More details about the event here shorturl.at/fiod5
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Quantock Heritage Symposium | Quantock Hills
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here @uniwinchester.bsky.social we have joined forces with our colleagues at the Universities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Chichester to back Portsmouth’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. Read more about the campaign in The News below shorturl.at/kp5AP
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Let's tell our stories to the world: Universities back Portsmouth City of Culture bid
Support shares vision of the part culture can play in creating brighter futures, driving innovation and nurturing talent across the south coast.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Well done to our Law School team @uniwinchester.bsky.social taking part in the 10K Winchester Legal Walk on 1 October in aid of Citizens Advice which offers free legal advice in the city. They have already exceeded their £250 fundraising target! To sponsor them visit tinyurl.com/49ytmfz5
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Winchester Legal Walk 2026
Thank you for supporting our team in the Winchester Legal Walk 2026. Our team is: Stephen Hurley, Emma Nottingham, Monika Scholtz, Simon Fox and Bill DaviesWe are taking on a 10km sponsored walk on Th
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Service Children’s Progression Alliance (SCiP Alliance) based @uniwinchester.bsky.social has received grants worth over £150,000 for its Impact Centre to help transform the way organisations measure and improve support for Service children. Find out more here shorturl.at/8VYrp
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Amazing Liana Wilson, a mum of five, who came out of an abusive relationship to return to education and gain a degree in Criminology @uniwinchester.bsky.social features in this week’s Women’s Own magazine. We told her story last year. Read more here tinyurl.com/mr6682ry
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Academics from the Law School @uniwinchester.bsky.social are stepping up to take part in the 10K Winchester Legal Walk on 1 October to raise funds for Citizens Advice which offers free legal advice in the city. To sponsor them visit tinyurl.com/49ytmfz5
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Recent graduates from Performing Arts programmes uniwinchester.bsky.social take to the stage of the city’s Theatre Royal on 7 October to showcase work developed during their studies. Find out more about Graduate Platform here tinyurl.com/4s9u2csv
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Inclusion is one of the most prominent concepts in contemporary education but what exactly does ‘inclusion’ mean in this context? Dr Julie Wharton, Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Education @uniwinchester.bsky.social, explains in a new article for The Conversation here shorturl.at/nRvx3
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Inclusion is central to England’s education policy – but what it means is changing
Inclusion is often treated as a self-evident term.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Well run! Callum Lorimer, member of the Elite Sports Programme @uniwinchester.bsky.social, won yesterday's Winchester Half-Marathon in 1:11:23. Read the Hampshire Chronicle report of the race and watch Callum cross the line here shorturl.at/GlGm3.
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More than 800 runners take part in the 10th Winchester Half Marathon
More than 800 runners joined the Winchester Half Marathon on September 20. Callum Lorimer won, while Nina Griffith set a new women’s course record…
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Mature student @uniwinchester.bsky.social, Diane McGrill writes about her “mid-life pivot” to Physiotherapy in an article for the latest edition of Frontline, the online magazine of the Chartered Institute of Physiotherapy. Read Diane’s story here tinyurl.com/fam58k7z
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New beginnings
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congrats Dr Annabelle Boulya, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography @uniwinchester.bsky.social, is shortlisted for a Green Gown student engagement award for her work to reduce plastic pollution in Ghana and to educate local people about recycling. Read about the project here tinyurl.com/msd36rva
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Children from armed forces families have extra educational challenges – especially those with special educational needs, writes Michael Hall, Senior Lecturer in Education @uniwinchester.bsky.social in an article for The Conversation today. Read his piece here tinyurl.com/y4mb3p4m
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Children from armed forces families have extra educational challenges – especially those with Send
Having to move home and school can mean disrupting trusted adult relationships and the loss of access to established support.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Sports Therapy Pop-Up Clinic @uniwinchester.bsky.social will be running Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-5pm and 3-6pm on Thursdays. Free sessions are at West Downs and the first is on 28 September. To book visit Winchester Health Clinic website click on “Book Now” and select “Sports Therapy Clinic”.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What is a truly healthy plant-based diet and how can it be achieved? These questions and others are answered in a short course starting soon @uniwinchester.bsky.social. Find out more at shorturl.at/tvF9C
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ryan Lavelle, Professor in Early Medieval History @uniwinchester.bsky.social, is on a recent episode of Echoes of History, the official Assassin's Creed history podcast, discussing the Battle of Chippenham as represented in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Find it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4Rb...
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Alfred the Great's Downfall: The Battle of Chippenham and the Viking Invasion Of Britain
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Cancer & Lifestyle: Prevention, Recover and Long-Term Wellbeing @uniwinchester.bsky.social is a short course, accredited for CPD and accessible globally. It starts on 13 October and is still open for bookings. Find out more here tinyurl.com/2s468yzk
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Lifestyle medicine for cancer prevention and survivorship - University of Winchester
This course will provide the knowledge and skills required to implement evidence-based lifestyle medicine strategies for cancer prevention and living well after a cancer diagnosis.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congratulations to Paul Jackson, new chair of the board of governors @uniwinchester.bsky.social, who has completed his Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride for the cancer charity Myeloma UK, raising £2,800 so far! There’s still time to sponsor him at bit.ly/4qN2p21
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Mir Dost Senior, Lecturer in Innovation & Strategic Management @uniwinchester.bsky.social, was a speaker and panellist at the recent 3rd IMEF – Islamic Moral Economy and Finance conference in Serbia. Read more about his appearance on his LinkedIn page here shorturl.at/6EP5W
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Graduation cap and police helmet complement each other…Dr Daryl Kenny, Programme Leader for the BSc Professional Policing Degree @uniwinchester.bsky.social, explains how higher education contributes positively to policing in a new article for Police Professional. Read it here shorturl.at/Wp70Y
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Dr Rachel Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care @uniwinchester.bsky.social, has co-authored a paper on effective support and provision for people with intellectual disabilities in day service centres for the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research here shorturl.at/HzQXA
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What Constitutes Effective Support and Provision Within Day Service Centres for People With Intellectual Disabilities? A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research
Background This review aimed to investigate the effectiveness and quality of support and provision within day service centres for people with intellectual disabilities. Method The International Bib.....
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
350 years after his death the land reform theories of Gerrard Winstanley, leader of the Digger movement, are still relevant, writes Dr Andrew Bradstock Emeritus Professor in the School of Humanities @uniwinchester.bsky.social, for the Church Times online here shorturl.at/EcEfs
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Analysis: Make the earth a common treasury?
Gerrard Winstanley posed questions about land that are still relevant, writes Andrew Bradstock
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Future Jobs roadmap from @UniversitiesUK is here. It sets out practical actions for universities, employers and government to connect education, skills and the economy. Together, we can build the workforce the country needs, now and in the future. Find out more at shorturl.at/1zZj8
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Blue Sky Thinking (couldn’t be more apt for this platform…) a study led by academics @uniwinchester.bsky.social looks at the effects of volunteering at a wetlands nature reserve on professional office workers and whether it boosts their creativity. Dip into the study here shorturl.at/giDf7
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Daytime TV and period drama clash in a dark comedy made by Film Production students @uniwinchester.bsky.social which has won a string of awards at festivals around the world. Find out more about The Country Gentlewoman here bit.ly/4A0Eiky
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, according to a new research study co-authored by Shireen Kassam, Visiting Professor in in Plant-Based Nutrition @uniwinchester.bsky.social.Read more in The Conversation here bit.ly/4gSxqgj
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Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows
Consuming between 30-35g of nuts daily was linked with a 26% lower risk of hypertension.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Feni Kontogianni, Senior Lecturer in Psychology @uniwinchester.bsky.social, is co-author of a new study looking at the extent to which cultural influences impact reporting of crime information. It is published by the online journal Behavioural Sciences. Read the article here shorturl.at/xKE6f
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Two academics @uniwinchester.bsky.social are bidding to rescue the CD from the car boot sale and charity shop in a new exhibition at our West Downs Gallery. Perfect Sound Forever is “a love letter to this fallen giant of music”. Find out more here shorturl.at/ODU75
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Honorary Jewish Chaplain @uniwinchester.bsky.social, Rabbi Alex Goldberg presented the Pause for Thought spot on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning. You can hear Alex’s talk "There is always more room to grow" here bit.ly/4x6aoIY
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Pause For Thought - Rabbi Alex Goldberg: "There is always more room to grow" - BBC Sounds
Rabbi Alex Goldberg on this week's theme 'My First Day'.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Queens, Lepers and Vikings are among the subjects covered by academics @uniwinchester.bsky.social during Winchester’s Heritage Open Days (11-20 September). To find out more visit shorturl.at/188j8
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Dr Heidi Dawson-Hobbis, Lecturer in Biological Anthropology @uniwinchester.bsky.social, speaks about Winchester’s Mortuary Chest project at Relics: Their Life & Afterlife, a conference at the Soc of Antiquaries in London on 11 Sept. It’s free to attend online. Find out more at shorturl.at/WcvFj
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Relics: Their Life & Afterlife - Society of Antiquaries of London
Nothing begins life as a relic. This day conference will explore the processes surrounding the creation of relics, their significance within history and antiquarianism and the various ways that they h...
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Dr Alexander Laffer, Lecturer in Media & Communication @uniwinchester.bsky.social, has been part of a global project to develop an international standard for the design of empathic, partner-based AI to prevent unhealthy relationships between users and ‘bots’. Read more here bit.ly/4x0xxMY
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Media Articles - University of Winchester
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations to all Nursing graduates @uniwinchester.bsky.social who received their training badges today. There are two presentation events and pictured are this morning’s recipients.
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Eleanor Marsden, a part-time postgraduate researcher @uniwinchester.bsky.social, reached the national semi-finals of the Vitae 3MT® Competition with her presentation 'Can writing short stories support recovery from PTSD?’ Read more here shorturl.at/oGarA
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Skeleton stories...Dr Heidi Dawson-Hobbis, Lecturer in Biological Anthropology @uniwinchester.bsky.social, presents “Creating life stories of past peoples: exploring evidence from human remains and historical documents" at London Anthropology Day on 25 September. Visit shorturl.at/zLSBr
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London Anthropology Day 2026 - Royal Anthropological Institute
London Anthropology Day London Anthropology Day (LAD) is a FREE annual university taster day for Year 12, 13, FE students, undergraduate or graduate students interested in Master’s degrees, careers ad...
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Paul Jackson, Chair of the Board @uniwinchester.bsky.social, has set off on a 1,000-mile bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for Myeloma UK (Myeloma is form of cancer which attacks white blood cells made in our bone marrow). To sponsor Paul, visit bit.ly/4qN2p21
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Paul is riding 1,000miles for Myeloma
It is now almost a decade since Kim was diagnosed with smouldering Myeloma and like most patients and their supporters we had no idea what this incurable cancer was. Myeloma UK helped us learn and now
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tina Scahill, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media Design @uniwinchester.bsky.social, talks about the role of creativity in education with Debjani Mukherjee on The Visible Studio podcast released tomorrow (28 August).
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Congratulations to Journalism student @uniwinchester.bsky.social,Rosie Merrett who has been shortlisted in the Overcoming Adversity category of the 2026 Pride of Guernsey Awards. Following a head injury at 16, Rosie was left unable to speak or see. To find out more visit shorturl.at/s4H6d
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
As part of Winchester Poetry Festival Dr Mark Rutter, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing @uniwinchester.bsky.social, leads a Haiku Walk at St Catherine’s Hill inspired by the National Poetry Day theme: wonder! on 1 October. For more details about this and the festival visit shorturl.at/WFiDi
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The University of Winchester @uniwinchester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Paul Rutter, Senior Lecturer in Music Production & Performance @uniwinchester.bsky.social, paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton’s songwriting skills on Alun Newman’s afternoon show on Radio Solent yesterday. Hear the show on BBC Sounds -Paul’s interview is 2hrs and 9mins in.
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