An exhibition looking at relationships between the 900-year-old Chester Cathedral and the history of the British empire is opening in partnership with the University of Chester.
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May 8, 2023The 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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April 19, 2023Grosvenor Park’s popular archaeological training excavation is returning to discover more about the past of Chester’s historic Grade II* registered park.
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March 31, 2023From uncovering the Cathedral’s stories to inspiring the next generation of historians, students have been supporting organisations across Chester and gaining invaluable work experience.
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February 28, 2023University students will bring prehistoric Chester to life with an exhibition at Grosvenor Museum featuring rare tools and jewellery.
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January 18, 2023A team of archaeologists from the Universities of Chester and Manchester has made discoveries which shed new light on the communities who inhabited Britain after the end of the last Ice Age.
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January 12, 2023A series of free talks at the University of Chester continues in 2023 with researchers in psychology, music, languages, cultures and history sharing their insights.
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December 6, 2022The stories behind Cheshire and the region’s landscapes and features - from its churches and houses to railways and canals - are shared in a new book marking the anniversary of a Chester society.
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November 22, 2022A historic connection between the University and a renowned residential library continues with the publication of a new book on Victorian objects, from clothing to keys.
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August 18, 2022An academic was honoured to share his research on an uprising marking a turning point in history when he presented a talk and featured on TV in Germany.
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August 15, 2022As Chester is named the most beautiful city in the world, the University’s academics have shared more about what makes it special, its long history of accolades and look to the future.
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August 15, 2022A free exhibition winding the clock back to the Middle Ages with the help of today’s technology is opening at Chester Cathedral after captivating Museum visitors.