The work of Cheshire writers on humankind and the human spirit features in a newly-published collection of prize-winning literature after being chosen from hundreds of entries.
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Find out about some of the exciting work taking place within the Department of English.
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July 20, 2023
A former teacher who trained in Chester has been inspired to write a novel by her great-grandmother’s life in mid-Wales at the turn of the 20th century.
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June 29, 2023
Esther, a third year student on our BA in English Language course, enjoyed a five week speech and language therapy placement in her second year. Find out more about it below.
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May 8, 2023
The ways Irish literature represents survivors of the Great Famine in Ireland - and seeks to make connections with other survivors, past and present - is the topic of a free talk at the University.
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November 10, 2022
The prize-winning work of Cheshire writers who impressed judges with their inspiring words on environmental issues has been featured in a new anthology and celebrated at a launch event.
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March 23, 2022
An award-winning writer, BBC New Generation Thinker and former University of Chester student inspired the authors of the future with a special poetry reading event this month.
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February 10, 2022
Wordsmiths are being given an extra chance to get their entries in for Cheshire’s foremost and free-to-enter literature competition.
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September 1, 2021
A new book by a University of Chester lecturer is bringing the origins of tens of thousands of British surnames to light.
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March 19, 2021
A graduate and visiting lecturer has been selected from hundreds of candidates as a New Generation Thinker in a prestigious programme bringing his writing and research to BBC audiences and beyond.