This feature was researched and written by MA Journalism student Zoe Deponeo. Most of us have that one toy we can’t quite bear (pardon the pun!) to part with. Often, they end up gathering dust on a shelf somewhere or…
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Roodee memories revealed at Grosvenor Museum exhibition
This feature was researched and written by MA Journalism student Ruoyang Wang for a live news day submission. What do you remember about Chester Roodee? It’s safe to assume that many memories of the racecourse revolve around drinking, betting and winning…
“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…
Purrfect! The Cat Awards celebrates student radio talent
A packed North West Media Centre enjoyed a fantastic evening as the 2019 Cat Awards celebrated the work of students on The Cat Radio. The Ofcom-regulated student radio station’s management team (Tom Marland, Max Rushton, Lauren Duffy, Kris Meredith and…
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…
A Day in the Life of The Beatles for Music Journalism students
Roll up! Roll up! For the Magical Mystery Tour! Picture yourself, in a coach, on a dock, a trip down memory…Penny Lane, a quick stop at Strawberry Fields, and a visit at each of the Fab Four’s childhood homes. RHYS THOMAS…
Live music under the critical spotlight
Music Journalism students hit the road to review Baba Naga’s gig at Manchester’s Night and Day Café as part of course assessment; a live exercise that helps students hone their journalistic skills. Below are two reviews from the gig. “Baba…
Music Journalism raises political heckles
Students on the BA Music Journalism course get to grips with a contentious and contemporary issue – Brexit, when reviewing the latest album ‘Merrie Land’ by ‘super-group’ The Good, The Bad and The Queen. Kevin Cummings and Olivia Owen refuse…
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Truth & Fiction’- The Undercover Hippy
First year Music Journalism student Rhys Thomas produced an album review of The Undercover Hippy’s, ‘Truth & Fiction’. Rhys also gives his opinion on their latest live performance as well as grabbing an interview with singer songwriter Billy Rowan. The Undercover…