A graduating student in the University of Chester’s first BA Broadcast Production and Presenting degree cohort has overcome dyslexia and undertaken numerous work placements, including at Granada Reports and legendary children’s TV news bulletin show, Newsround. Lauren Duffy, aged 22, from Rainhill in…
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…
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),…
First year University of Chester BA Sports Journalism students traded the classroom for the press box to cover Liverpool’s FA Youth Cup encounter with Accrington Stanley. After spending the first few months of the course honing their skills in tutor-led…
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…
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…
By Rowan Newman at the Macron Stadium Peter Fury insists that new British Heavyweight champion Hughie has the power required to operate at world level after a devastating right hand dismissed Sam Sexton at the Macron Stadium, Premier Suite. The…
By Rowan Newman at the Macron Stadium Hughie Fury says he will soon be challenging among the elite of the heavyweight division after comprehensively stopping Sam Sexton to claim the British crown at Bolton’s Macron Stadium, Premier Suite. Hughie’s explosive…
The University of Chester’s Work Based Learning module offers level 5 students with the opportunity to undertake a five-week industry placement. Not only does this provide a welcome addition to a CV but successful work experience will also help develop…
Second year Sports Journalism student Josh McAllister was delighted to gain media accreditation to cover the Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Widnes Vikings at the DW Stadium. Rugby league fan Josh braved the bitterly cold weather and overcame…
