University Blog: The Inside Story

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.

International Tourism Management student, Lauren, shares her top tips on how to get the most out of attending an Open Day.

Kaylee shares her experience (and top tips!) of moving from a small seaside town to city life in Chester.

Third-year Physics student, Elliott, tells us about his experience of living in University accommodation. 

Dr Ian Seed, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for BA Creative Writing, explores how reading can be helpful for mental health and often sparks his own creative writing.

Dr Richard Leahy, Lecturer in English Literature, explores the value of reading and literature in today's fast-paced, digital age.

Finding yourself in Clearing when you thought you’d get into the university of your choice on results day isn’t easy. Here’s some guidance to help you get going again.