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“I don’t do politics”

drbexl — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:09:52 +0000

I’m trying to find the new video that’s been on TV, but it doesn’t appear to be on YouTube (or I’m not putting in the right search terms), but I found this old one, which also stuck in my mind:

If you have the right to vote, do it… even if you’re not quite sure who to vote for!

University of Winchester at Risk?

drbexl — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:16:02 +0000

Below is University of Winchester’s Senior Management’s response to the Universities at Risk Report which was published yesterday.

The report, titled Universities at Risk, published on 8 December by the University and College Union (UCU) is deeply flawed. The report assesses likely financial difficulty or closure by crudely highlighting the level and proportion of public funding and the numbers of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, while crucially ignoring fundamental factors such as profitability, liquidity, student demand and the ability to replace the loss of funding with fees.

It is unacceptable and irresponsible of the UCU to publish this ill-informed report. The University of Winchester, like many of the institutions included on the list, is in strong financial health, is able to demonstrate high quality teaching and research and is continuing to attract high numbers of students. The report has the potential to be deeply damaging to the reputations of the universities identified and therefore their ability to recruit students under next year’s new fee regime.

The University shares UCU’s concern about the removal of HEFCE and TDA funding for large numbers of subjects and the disproportionate effect on particular institutions. However, higher education is about to be transformed by the new fee regime and it will be student demand that will determine the financial health of institutions. The University recognises the scale of the challenges ahead and is well-placed with a strong track record, a distinctive ethos and specialist reputation to compete in the market and ensure its future.

Essay 2 for PGCLTHE: Developing a Community of Practice at the University of Winchester

drbexl — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:31:09 +0000

Developing a Community of Practice at the University of Winch Ester 14-9-10 Footnotes

The Real Jam & Chutney Co.

drbexl — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:07:46 +0000

“Do you like real food that tastes of what it says on the label? So do we. In fact, that’s why The Real Jam and Chutney Co was formed in 2004.

Hazel Southam, one of the company’s founders, had never tasted Raspberry Jam that lived up to that made by her grandmother, Constance Hall. Realising that if she couldn’t find jam of the quality that she’d known as a child, then probably other people couldn’t either, Hazel helped set up the business.

We wanted to bring Constance Hall’s delicious recipes to a wider public who we knew would love them as much as we did.”

Read more here. I especially love the RASPBERRY JAM!

Winchester: Space for Peace, 27th January

drbexl — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:46:24 +0000

A CHORAL event at Winchester Cathedral to promote peace is being held next Wednesday (January 27). Organised by the city’s university, it aims to bring together several choirs and a host of musical styles from across the globe. Professor June Boyce-Tillman will lead the interfaith event, and it follows on from a similar concert at the cathedral in early 2009. The performers will tackle a range of motets, hymns, religious songs, chants and music from other alternative faiths.

Read full story.

Doh, a Dear…

drbexl — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:17:58 +0000

Thanks Pennie Ley for the reminder of this video – seen it before – can’t help but smile when you watch it! Reminds me of the Winchester Flashmob.

More Snow in Winchester

drbexl — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:42:30 +0000

OK, now I think I want to go and see what is outside – get the ski gear on I think?!

I did put my salopettes and ski jacket on… felt nicely wrapped up as I headed out…

Snow Day in Winchester?

drbexl — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:07:49 +0000

Triffids in Winchester?

drbexl — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:47:11 +0000

St Catherine’s Hill in Winchester (which I walked up yesterday) – apparently covered in Triffids!

The Hospital at St Cross gets a quick role as the Abbey. I’d caught part 1 by mistake, then thought I’d go back and check part 2 after I’d heard Winchester featured in it (read about it in the Daily Echo).

2nd January

drbexl — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:42:27 +0000

It’s been an odd day so far, woken by the postman, read for an hour – then next thing I know it’s 1pm! Not in favour of the gym today, so decided to go out for a walk before it got too late!

Just in time to catch the sun falling at the bottom of St Catherine’s Hill!

Beautiful colours…

Halfway up the hill, the sun is going down quickly over Winchester…

Just in time to catch the last drops of sunlight…

I finally worked out how to use the Macro function on my camera – it had moved from the previous model and I’d given up looking!