University Blog: The Inside Story

Find out everything you need to know about being a mature student at Chester.

In-person events are back with a bang but if you’ve missed out on our physical events, then our Virtual Open Day might just be the ticket to curb that FOMO.

Dr Caroline Pudney, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, explores the fascinating past of Roman Chester.

Summing up your skills, knowledge and interests in 4000 characters might sound daunting, but if you do your research and use a template, it’s pretty straightforward. Read our personal statement tips.

Dr Amy Gray Jones, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, highlights the employment prospects of our Archaeology graduates. 

To mark both Black History Month and the centenary of the Institute of Historical Research, Dr Hannah Ewence and Dr Kara Critchell created ‘Story Swap’.

Dr Donna Jackson from the Department of History and Archaeology has recorded a reading of the Maya Angelou poem, Still I Rise, in collaboration with the Department of English's work for Black History Month.

Get to grips with beginning your university research with this helpful guide. Learn about UCAS, events, Open Days and useful websites, as well as what to think about when looking at league tables.

With our first autumn Open Day right around the corner (Saturday 16th October), we wanted to give you a bit of an insight into what to expect.

This Fascist Life: Radical Right Movements in Interwar Europe focuses on lesser-known aspects of the history of fascism. 

Animal Behaviour and Psychology graduate, Lukas, shares his experience of being diagnosed as learning disabled while completing his degree, and explains the support he received from the University.

Marketing Management student, Cerith, tells us about his first year at the University, sharing his experience of being a mature student – from initial anxieties to making the most of every opportunity.