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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wordsmiths are being given an extra chance to get their entries in for Cheshire’s foremost and free-to-enter literature competition.

A new book by a University of Chester lecturer is bringing the origins of tens of thousands of British surnames to light.

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.