University Blog: The Inside Story

Dr. Richard Leahy discusses his passion for English Literature and how an English Literature course can explore a wide variety of ideas and the power of words. 

Dr. Alex Tankard explains how an English Literature course can prepare students for 'real life' and why she enjoys teaching the course.

Dr. Ian Seed tells us about a typical day at work and how he balances teaching with his own career as a writer.

Dr. Eileen Pollard discusses her passion for English Literature and how this translates into her teaching role at Chester.

During British Science Week Jason Roberts, Head of the Mathematics Department, talks about what inspired his passion for maths and science.

One of our students, Rebecca Mawson, explains why International Women's Day is important, conflict around it and her opinion on the future of the celebration.

MRes in Gender Studies students, Sarah Kissack and Sam Sutton, reflect on what International Women’s Day means to them.

Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture MA student, Holly Royle, tells us why there is still an imbalance of women in the music industry and celebrates talented female artists in light of International Women's Day. 

One of our Student Ambassadors, Caitlin Youd, considers her top five reasons to go to an Experience Day.

If you’re planning to visit us on an Experience Day this spring, we look forward to welcoming you!  Here are some top tips to help make your visit a success:

Fashion Design student, Jennifer Hodgson, talks us through her top favourite looks at this year’s London Fashion Week.  

Student finance can be confusing and it is made more complicated by myths surrounding student loans. That’s why we have put together this blog, to simplify how student finance works.