University Blog: The Inside Story

More than 70,000 students were accepted through Clearing last year (UCAS, 2020), so it’s certainly something worth knowing a bit about.

Our second-year Archaeology students took part in the annual archaeological dig this May, gaining valuable practical experience.

Dr Thomas Pickles, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University, explains how the city of Chester’s Viking past is hidden in plain sight.

Chloe, from Manchester, is the first generation in her family to come to university and has some advice for anyone choosing their degree.

The hard work and diligence of our Covid Response Team has certainly paid dividends.

The Physics Student Seminar Series has kept scientific horizons open in the midst of the pandemic.

With no access to the Department of English’s wonderful Old Vicarage for much of 2020, staff and students found other ways of keeping in touch and building a community online.

Summer’s on its way, COVID restrictions are easing, and oh yes – you need to check out your university choices!

Brad Robertson, Single Honours English Language student from 2011 to 2014, explains how his BA in English Language prepared him for the world of retail management.

Erica tells us how her undergraduate degree in English Language and Psychology has helped her to prepare for her Masters at Concordia University in Canada.

Megan Coates tells us about C.E.L.L.MATES, University of Chester's English Department's magazine, established in the Summer of 2020 that publishes work for students, by students.

Let’s face it, university prospectuses haven’t changed much in years. Until now! We caught up with Communications Manager Sarah Steele to find out how we're doing things differently this year.