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Creative writing talent celebrated at Cheshire Prize for Literature awards

ChesterEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesUniversity News
July 3, 2026
Cheshire Prize 2026

Chester studies spark new Agatha Christie-inspired novel

AlumniEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesSchool for the Creative Industries
June 24, 2026
The cover of The Secret of Abney Hall.

How University life provided inspiration for author’s debut science fiction thriller

AlumniChesterEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesSchool for the Creative IndustriesUniversity News
May 28, 2026
Rachel Munro smiling at the camera while holding a copy of her book, titled Ephemeral Power. The book cover is mostly in silhouette, with flames rising from a tree.

Free University Jane Austen event features book launch by former lecturer

EnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
March 25, 2026
Dr Lucy Andrew at 4 Sydney Place, which was home to Jane Austen and her family.

My University of Chester Experience: Future Ready

BlogsEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesUndergraduate
February 10, 2026
Countryside landscape

How My Studies Supported My Future

BlogsEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesPostgraduateUndergraduate
February 9, 2026

Writers urged not to miss out as Cheshire Prize entry deadline approaches

EnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
January 21, 2026
Reading a Cheshire Prize for Literature anthology.

Kaleidoscope of writing featured in new Cheshire Prize book

EnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
December 3, 2025
The cover of Kaleidoscope: Creative Writing from the Cheshire Prize for Literature 2024.

A Degree in English Language “Opens Many Doors”! - Our English Lecturers Provide Insights from Our Graduates

ChesterEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesSchool for the Creative IndustriesUndergraduate
September 17, 2025
Two female students itting at a table talking with a stack of English language books.

From Attendee to Ambassador: How My Open Day Experience Shaped My University Journey

BlogsChesterEnglishUndergraduate
September 2, 2025
student ambassador in uniform

University expert speaks about history of surnames on popular national radio programme

ChesterEnglishLanguages and CulturesUniversity News
August 20, 2025
A head and shoulders photo of Dr Harry Parkin, looking at the camera.

Creative writing celebrated at the Cheshire Prize for Literature

AwardsChesterEnglishFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
July 9, 2025
Cheshire Prize for Literature 2025