The University of Winchester celebrated the achievements of students taking apprenticeship degrees at a special awards ceremony.
Seven apprentices from the Faculties of Health and Wellbeing and Business and Digital Technologies were honoured at the event.
Introducing the event Pro Vice-Chancellor Matt Webster said: “This is a celebration of the commitment, effort and hard work our apprentices have put in.
“An apprenticeship is not an easy route but it is a brave route. An apprenticeship involves balancing work, study and family commitments and all our apprentices deserve our congratulations.”
Matt also thanked all the employers present for providing apprenticeships which can often be life-changing opportunities.
The event took place during Apprentice Week 2026 at the University’s West Downs Gallery against the backdrop of an exhibition featuring paintings by members of the Winchester Ukrainian Cultural Association (WUCA).
The award winners were:
Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice – Heather Warwick from QinetiQ
Digital and Technology Solutions – Alisa Dozorceva from Fujitsu
Midwifery – Laura Ellson from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Nurse Associate – Ashleigh O’Brien from Latham Lodge Housing
Social Work – Becky Stroud from West Berkshire Council
Registered Nurse – Aaron Tebano from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare
Graduate Apprentice of the Year – Enya Murphy-Mauchline, Nurse Associate from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Laura Ellson read out a poem in which she described her learning experience and her feelings as she nears the start of her career.
To find out more about apprenticeship opportunities at the University of Winchester visit Apprenticeships – University of Winchester and Health and Social Work partnerships – University of Winchester.
