By Will Sherrington It will be a family affair this Sunday as the Sharks go up against the Harlequins. Two Wilmslow brothers are set to compete shoulder-to-shoulder in the Premiership Rugby Cup final this Sunday against the Twickenham side. The…
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Are Young Creative Muslims Facing a Double Backlash?
Final year BA Journalism student Hana-Maryam Arshad produced this investigative documentary for her Production Dissertation to explore issues facing young Muslims whose creativity is challenging religious and cultural convention. Speaking to musicians including drummers, pianists and rappers, and athletes such…
Muay Thai: A Fighter’s Skill Is Their Mind
MA TV Production student Joe Dootson produced the following film about Muay Thai Boxing. The film sees Warrington Muay Thai coach Dave Jackson discussing the benefits of taking up the martial art, why and what kind of people get into…
Halton Curve Rail Link Back On Track
Level 5 BA Journalism student Jordan Taylor produced this news package for assessment on Journalism Production: Theory and Practice. Jordan’s task was to find and research a newsworthy and topical story to produce from idea development through to final edit,…
Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy joins Sports Journalism students
One day you are talking to University of Chester students, the next you are marking Brazilian superstar Cafu at Anfield. Alas, it wasn’t the lecturers playing before The Kop but former Liverpool FC defender Alan Kennedy who again took centre…
“Radio is the best job in the world!”
According to visiting lecturer Tom Whitlow, working in radio is the “best job in the world” and one he wouldn’t swap for “any amount of money.” As an experienced senior creative account manager at Global Radio, Tom brings many years…
Asking the Professionals
Department of Media students were given the inside track on how to get ahead in their chosen careers at the Ask event on Warrington Campus. BA Media programme leader and senior lecturer Ian Rasmussen introduced industry guests Shirley Jones (Journalist),…
Watch: SRA training day provides industry insight
Students were treated to expert industry insight as the Student Radio Association (SRA) regional training day came to The University of Chester’s Warrington campus. Radio presenters Darryl Morris and John Isherwood and podcaster Natalie Silverman shared their experiences, giving helpful…
WATCH: Skullfade barber cuts it with homeless charity work
For Ged King, charity begins with the homeless. After opening his own barber shop, King found success specialising in the ‘skull fade’, a haircut that has become popular in recent years. Not content with just doing the job he loves,…