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Read second year student Lois' blog post about what Geography and Natural Hazard Management students can expect from a field course to the nearby North Wales coast.

In this blog, second year BSc Geography student Stephanie Wraxter shares what she learned from two days of fieldwork.

In this blog, Dr Rebecca Collins discusses the aims and key findings of her recent project, ‘Growing Up Green’.

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.