| Location | Winchester, United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 7794 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1840 | Estimated Cost of Living | 13632 GBP |
| Address | Sparkford Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4NR |
The story of the University of Winchester shows just how much we have been woven into the history of the City. It all started with a mission the Church of England had in the 1830s to create an institution that would train teachers to teach in poor communities. The Diocesan Training School was eventually established by Bishop Sumner in 1840. Its original location was 26/27 St Swithun Street, a grand terraced house only a short walk from Winchester Cathedral. It then moved to Wolvesey Palace before finally moving to the purpose-built buildings on West Hill in 1860 – a building that is still at the heart of our campus today. It was hoped that HRH Prince Albert – one of whose servants had previously attended the College for training – would perform the official opening of the new building; however his illness and premature death in December 1861 prevented that.
Our original connection with Cathedral and Diocese remains strong and is something we cherish dearly. Throughout all the manifestations of the University, we have together watched over the spiritual life and championed many economic and educational developments in the city.
In 1840 there were just ten pupils. Today we have close to 8,000 students, a beautiful award-winning campus which is a hub of knowledge, creativity and innovation for the City and beyond. In all of that growth and change our story, our long history, has followed in the way of the original mission of the Church in establishing the Diocesan Training College. We are proud to have a long history of upholding people’s rights, seeking justice and challenging prejudice; and today being a leading values-driven university with a deep commitment to freedom, justice, truth, human rights and collective effort for the common good.
We are a community committed to making a difference, passionate about seeing individuals and communities flourish.
Our values of Compassion, Individuals Matter, and Spirituality shape how we do this and why – we believe academic freedom leads to big ideas which in turn lead to social justice and creativity for a better world.
COMPASSION
Conscious of the kinship that exists between all life, we seek to nurture compassion and embody social justice for people, animals and the planet. This is a supportive, caring and safe place to work and study. Staff and students are supported to flourish, encouraged to help others and empowered to make a difference in the world. We seek to challenge and nurture in all staff and students a love and value for all life and the planet. Staff and students are empowered to change the world for the better, challenge convention with compassion and stand up for what they believe to be true. ?
INDIVIDUALS MATTER
We are passionate about seeing individuals flourish here. The dignity and wellbeing of individuals is important as are their opinions and views. We are committed to working globally to ensure equality and justice for all. Everyone is welcome here. Staff and students will learn to value and appreciate others, whoever they are and whatever their background. Together, we will be supported and challenged to reach our full potential. Our staff and students are nurtured to embrace equality, diversity and inclusivity to the full. Staff and students are supported to fight for integrity and justice in a world of compromises and prejudice.
SPIRITUALITY
We celebrate our Anglican Christian foundation and welcome people of all faiths and none. In a world in which religion is often associated with exclusivity and anti-intellectualism, we seek to model ways of being religious which are inclusive and intellectually robust.
We believe that everyone expresses their spirituality through a unique collage of values, disciplines and practices. Working and studying here will give you a chance to experience and reflect on the creativity, beauty and compassion in life – together, we aim to explore the mystery of life and grow in wisdom and love.
Our passion is to see staff and students grow as a whole person. It is safe to try new things here, to stand up for what you believe in. You will be supported to engage with the big and deep questions of life, to bring about change and really make a difference. We seek to challenge and develop staff and students’ thinking, enabling them to develop in wisdom for a fulfilling life as well as the knowledge they need for a successful career. Our staff and students will have the resilience and resourcefulness to seize the opportunities and face the challenges of life.
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