Today is an exciting one..... the MRL refurbishment gets started "for real"..... lots of deliveries of construction stuff and folks in high-vis jackets bobbing around

Where does the time go? Graduation week reconnected me with a student and their parents I met on my first Open Day. Had the pleasure to see very proud folks at the Cathedral, and resit the student after their award. Great day.

Well done class of 2023... If anyone is interested in how I spent last week ... winchester.ac.uk/news-and-event…

In a time of so many "culture wars" FoIs it was great to be asked open questions for the blog.degruyter.com. Really interesting conversations with folks from around the world - see what you think.. The University of Edinburgh Michelle Blake UCF Libraries

Mock the Week and Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis is the new chancellor University of Winchester. He's pictured with Vice-Chancellor Professor Sarah Greer on his visit to the campus on Friday. Visit shorturl.at/aIJU7 for the full story...

Super proud of everyone who put forward writing for this, whether selected or not. It's an amazing collection of voices on a really important topic.

Really looking forward to being part of a panel - great to see "libraries" included in the Digital University!

Looking forward to the formal launch tomorrow as well. A really important conversation

What a way to mark World Book Day. The launch of this year's Winchester Book Festival winchesterbooksfestival.com if you are around Winchester 19th - 21st April there is something for you. Including a whodoneit you can't miss. Kicks off 21st March with Claire Winn. Tickets going fast

And a good evening it was!

Wish me luck - 3 days of getting lost in the conference and exhibition..... #UCISA2024

Great evening today at University of Winchester "installing" Hugh Dennis as our new Chancellor, alongside two new Pro Chancellors Maggie Carver and Mohamad Bakhaty. Great evening was had by all. Thanks to all three for agreeing to serve the Uni.

And here with proper photo's from a "once in a lifetime" experience.

Congratulations to all at UCISA - and all of my colleagues who take time to be on the various groups and committees. I think this year especially working together has been important, and impactful. Its great to see the hard work recognised!

Super proud to see University of Winchester shortlisted for UK Social Mobility University of the Year award. Social mobility is what drives our brilliant colleagues every day to do what they do #lovehe

Very well done guys, so deserved. I know how much you put into keeping the campus one of our shining glories..... no matter the weather! I also know just how important to the Uni, and our students, our wonderful spaces are. Thank you.

Really happy to be able to share publicly that we have completed Phase 1 of the The Office for Students (OfS) funded refurbishment of one of our University of Winchester libraries. Find out more here winchester.ac.uk/News-and-Event…

Just doing a boost for a former colleague who is also breaking through as a voice for authentic young fiction. He has launched a Kickstarter to ensure that his stories can get to as many as possible. tinyurl.com/htapjh2y

Been a great Graduation week so far..... Fantastic to see so many people get to celebrate their success.

It was an honour seeing how you interacted with the students, you brought energy and a real joy to the "procedural" part of the day. Thank you