The Cat Radio’s Student Radio Awards winning chart show has been hailed as ‘the best by far’ in its category. The University of Chester’s campus radio station scooped gold to win the national award at the prestigious Student Radio Awards…
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Student stands out to win coveted BBC Newsround placement
A University of Chester Media student has earned the chance to follow in the footsteps of TV stars like Kate Sanderson, Julie Etchingham and John Craven. They’ve all previously presented the BBC’s famous Newsround programme. Broadcast Production and Presenting student…
EP REVIEW: ‘Skint Kids Disco’- No Hot Ashes
First year Music Journalism student Frank Whitwell generated an EP review for No Hot Ashes debut EP ‘Skint Kids Disco’. Frank also analyses one of their live shows before sitting down with the band to discuss their new release and what…
Students flying high in music charts
The University of Chester’s record label, Aspiration, is celebrating its first weekly chart success after student track “Trombone” by Hard T!me featuring Rosalie reached No.15 in the Music Week Commercial Pop club chart. Contributions from students and staff helped Level…
Students provide exclusive coverage of Hughie Fury’s British Title fight
University of Chester Sports Journalism students gained exclusive access to work with new British Heavyweight champion Hughie Fury as he beat Sam Sexton at the Macron Stadium, Premier Suite. Students were invited into Fury’s training camp where they filmed and…
GALLERY: A passion for fashion photography
Fashion photography is just one of many topics students get to explore on the University of Chester’s Digital Photography degree. Digital photography is one of the most dynamic mediums within the creative industries. Demand for the visual is at an…
WATCH: How crucial are volunteers at non league football clubs?
Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-league football and Warrington Town is no exception. This was the angle developed by second year BA Sports Journalism student James Messenger as he witnessed first hand just how vital volunteers are at the Cantilever…
Warrington Culture: A new vision
Radio Production student Will Dell reflects on Warrington culture after their 2021 City of Culture bid was overlooked as Coventry claimed the title. Warrington gets a lot a bad rap for having little culture, but a new scheme aims to…
Music Review: ‘Two friends. Two guitars. Two brilliant artists.’
Music Journalism student Benjamin Reade explores hip hop album ‘Lotta Sea Lice’, which was released October 2017 by Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett. Lennon and McCartney summed up how to listen to this album with the opening line to ‘Tomorrow…
Sports Journalism student finding pathway with Championship rugby
Second year Sports Journalism Student Josh McAllister has found his mojo with social media, reporting for several Championship rugby league fixtures across the Easter Weekend. Josh, a rugby league enthusiast, has helped assist both Swinton Lions and Rochdale Hornets in…