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"In terms of title we may be
one of the newest universities, but in terms of character and culture we are
one of the oldest."
By the standards of today’s
universities, the University
of Winchester is small,
with some 3000 full-time and 2500 part-time students. Most are following
undergraduate courses, though they have a significant and growing number of
students on Masters and Doctoral level courses. The culture of the University
is informal and the emphasis is on providing a supportive community within
which individuals can develop themselves and find a clear sense of direction.
They aim to produce graduates who will make a difference in and through their
chosen careers.
By the standards of most
universities they are also very old – established in 1840 and on the same
‘King Alfred’ campus in Winchester
since 1862. This history fosters a strong sense of identity and continuity which
bridges changes of name – they changed from King Alfred’s College to
University College Winchester in 2004 and adopted the title ‘University of
Winchester’ in June 2005.
The original Anglican foundation
established a strong commitment to public service and the public good which
still persists today. Teaching is their main focus, and their graduates are
their main contribution to society.
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