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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    February 14, 2018

    Public invited to pursue their love of literature at a new summer course

    Are you interested in the idea of studying English? Perhaps you have a love for literature? Wish to understand more about the English language? Or are a budding creative writer? If so, you may wish to consider signing up for our series of taster seminars delivered by the English department at the University of Chester.

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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    June 20, 2017

    Above and Beyond Awards

    Congratulations to the English department’s very own Dr Ian Seed, Programme Leader for Creative Writing, who was the winner in the ‘Most Helpful Feedback’ category in the Chester Student Union’s Above and Beyond Awards.

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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    May 17, 2017

    The Bard of Barnsley

    The Department of English was delighted to host the well-known poet Ian McMillan for its annual Professor Glyn Turton public lecture series.

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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    May 3, 2017

    Pandora’s Box

    Pandora’s Box 2017, featuring some of the best creative writing by students and staff, was launched in front of a live audience.

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  • Four people seated watching the play Midsummer Nights Dream.
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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    March 29, 2017

    Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Chester University Thespian Society (CUTS) made a welcome return to the stage with a boisterous performance of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays.

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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    March 16, 2017

    TeachMeet

    As part of her role as Senior University Teaching Fellow, Dr Eileen Pollard took part in a TeachMeet event at Tarporley C of E Primary School.

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    Posted by Vicky Griffiths , HE Adviser
    February 1, 2017

    Why Study English Language at Chester?

    As one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world with hundreds of millions of speakers, it’s no surprise that the English Language programme at the University of Chester is an extremely popular degree option. Take a look at this blog to find out what you can expect from the course. 

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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    December 19, 2016

    Festive Shakespeare

    Dr Graham Atkin couldn’t resist sneaking in another Shakespeare event before the close of the year marking the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death.

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    Posted by Alexandra Williams
    October 28, 2016

    Staging Shakespeare

    As part of the annual Chester Literature Festival, Dr Graham Atkin gave a talk on ‘Staging Shakespeare’, in collaboration with Storyhouse.

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