University Blog: The Inside Story

Mathematics student and proud woman of STEM, Jessica, offers some inspiration to us all by asking ‘What’s stopping you from doing what you love?’ Nothing’s stopping her.

Find out the most up to date information about applying for student finance, extra financial support, and a tip or two that could help you out.

On UMHD, University of Chester’s Mental Health Adviser, Ella, shares how we can look after our mental health with the easing of lockdown restrictions edging closer.

Find out all you need to know about how your grades will be awarded this summer and how the University is here to support you.

Alexandra came to Chester after she had already started at her original first choice university. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, she tells us why it has been a great decision for her. 

We spoke to French and German student, Will about his first year at uni (so far!) and asked if he has any tips for next year's first years. 

With the first term of university behind them, we’ve been talking to our current first years about how they’ve been getting on since September.

As Valentine's Day approaches, Dr Clara Neary, Programme Leader for BA (Hons) English Language (Combined), explores the ways in which love is conceptulised in literature, music and everyday language

Psychology Programme Leader and Health Psychologist, Dr Liz Whelen, breaks down the science of love. 

I can imagine everyone at some point has been unlucky in love and experienced what a broken heart feels like, but did you realise this is actually a diagnosed medical condition

Work experience is far more than a way to boost the CV; students can make a meaningful difference to the companies they support, as student Jenny recently showed.

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, current Chemistry student, Stephanie, gives her take on the gender gap in STEM fields and explains the importance of closing it.