University of Winchester

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University of Winchester
Coat of arms
University of Winchester
Former names
King Alfred's College
MottoOld English: Wisdom ond lar
Motto in English
Wisdom and Knowledge
TypePublic research university
Established
  • 1840 - Winchester Diocesan Training School
  • 1847 - Winchester Training College
  • 1928 - King Alfred's College
  • 2005 - University of Winchester
ChancellorHugh Dennis
Vice-ChancellorSarah Greer
Administrative staff
650
Students8,065 (2022/23)[1]
Undergraduates6,565 (2022/23)[1]
Postgraduates1,500 (2022/23)[1]
Location
Winchester
,
Hampshire
,
England
CampusSemi-urban
Colours
                       
NicknameUoW
Affiliations
Websitewinchester.ac.uk

The University of Winchester is a public research university based in the city of Winchester, Hampshire, England. The university has origins tracing back to 1840 as a teacher training college,[2] but was established in 2005.

Winchester University is a member of The Cathedrals Group (officially the Council of Church Universities and Colleges or CCUC), an association of universities and university colleges in the United Kingdom.

Every year the university holds its graduation ceremonies in Winchester Cathedral.[3]

Graduates of the University of Winchester may use the post-nominals Winton., from the Latin Wintoniensis meaning 'of Winchester'.

  1. ^ a b c "Where do HE students study?". Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  2. ^ "University of Winchester". Guildhe.ac.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Graduation". www.winchester.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2017.