The University and College Union (UCU) are striking tomorrow on Thursday 10th May. Our lecturers and University support staff are joining millions of other public sector workers across the country in defence of public services and pensions justice.

However, although we support the Strike in principle and have regularly showed solidarity and supported strike action held by UCU, the Student Union have always stressed that the Student experience is our priority and we could never support an action which jeopardises a student’s ability to progress or graduate. As this strike action occurs on a day of examinations for many students,…

This Sunday is the Sport Relief Mile and Winchester Student Union are supporting it. The mile starts at Bar End Sports Stadium and we are looking for volunteers to help marshall the event. If you are interested in volunteering and helping with the event contact:

Jonny.Brason@winchester.ac.uk

We’ve just been made aware of the below opportunity - well worth a look for any student fancy a career in journalism with focus on conservation or nature:

As part of the exciting new partnership between the RSPB and Tesco, Together For Trees, the search is on for the first ever “Rainforest Reporter”. A once in a lifetime opportunity is up for grabs for someone with a passion for conservation and a flair for storytelling to go to one of the amazing rainforest projects that the RSPB works on. The winner will not only receive an amazing trip, but they’ll…

A female student was attacked and possibly sexually assaulted in Stanmore Lane on Wednesday 29 February between 10.30 and 11.30pm, near the New Queen’s Head pub and the Winchester Family Church.

The University and the Student Union are liaising with the Police who are also appealing for possible witnesses. The student was wearing a brown leather jacket and green skirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Laurie Firman at North Walls Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Fortunately, such incidents are rare in Winchester but please take care when out at night…

Abby Crowe from Solent Mind will be at Winchester Student Union, Tuesday the 6th from 3pm. She is offering free confidential support to students at uni in relation to their mental health. please don’t hesitate to book a slot with her. she is an ex student and experienced in this field… please don’t suffer in silence and contact her!
acrowe@solentmind.org.uk