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Here are some of the authors who have shared their research, professional practice and creative writing with readers worldwide by publishing with @uochesterpress over the last 25 years. Find out more here: chester.ac.uk/about/news/art…
#Chester #cheshire #books
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Thank you to @LocalCheshire for hosting such a successful Cheshire History Day at Tarporley today
#cheshire #tarporley #localhistory
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Fantastic to be back at @uochester today for the 25th Anniversary celebration of @uochesterpress I shared my experience of editing the collection Talking Bodies III in 2021, under the expert supervision of the Press’s Managing Editor, Sarah Griffiths. storefront.chester.ac.uk/ind…
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Anthony Annakin-Smith will be speaking for #chesterheritage on the Foundling Hospital in its home at the Chester Bluecoat on Mon 14 Sep, 11am: heritageopendays.org.uk/subm…
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As @uochesterpress is celebrating its 25th anniversary later on this month, here's a look back at some of the past cover designs. Find out more here: chester.ac.uk/university-pre…
#chester #books
ALT Montage of ten University of Chester Press book covers
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Author Sheena Evans sharing her insight into the pioneering leadership role of Janet Vaughan in the #Slough blood transfusion depot in #WW2: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0p1f1r…
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The University-run Chester Festival of Ideas has been named a winner in leading international #awards honouring exceptional achievements in educational advancement. 🎉
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#CASEcoe #events #Chester @CASEAdvance
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From thought-provoking talks by famous figures to hands-on activities, the University-run 2026 #Chester Festival of Ideas has again proved a huge success after attracting its biggest audience yet.
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@mariellaf1 @Baddiel #ChesterIdeas #events
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Explorations at Chester Castle have led to a team of archaeologists at the University of Chester making a fascinating discovery – without doing any digging.
👉 Read more here: chester.ac.uk/about/news/art…
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The best emerging and established writing talent connected to #Cheshire was honoured at this year’s Cheshire Prize for #Literature awards ceremony, held at the University of #Chester. chester.ac.uk/about/news/art…
@uochesterpress @EleFountain @cheshireprize
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Four days of imagination, inspiration, learning and celebration, countless memorable moments - thank you to everyone who has made the 2026 #Chester Festival of Ideas a success!
#ChesterIdeas #events @uocshoutout @garyyounge @Ri_Science @HistArchChester
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We’re @chesterpicturehouse today for #chesterideas festival with seven @uochesterpress authors speaking - look forward to seeing attendees here and then at the Town Hall over the next four days. Over 100 free events across #chester
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The final countdown is on to the biggest-ever #Chester Festival of Ideas, with headliners speaking of their enthusiasm for taking part in the free, four-day #event.
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#ChesterIdeas @mariellaf1 @BirdgirlUK @garyyounge @Baddiel
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Our third annual Festival of Ideas takes place next week and we hope to see you there!
The 100+ free events are organised by theme to help you find something that suits your interests. Get more info here: festivalofideas.chester.ac.u…
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A reminder that the Festival of Ideas 2026 is taking place between July 2-5 and all events are FREE to attend!
Headline events include David Baddiel, Greg Jenner, Jenny Harries and Gary Younge. Take a look at the full line-up here - festivalofideas.chester.ac.u…
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The Festival of Ideas 2026 is taking place between 2-5 July and all events are FREE to attend. Here is a taste of what's on offer!
Head to the Festival website to find and book events best-suited to your interests – festivalofideas.chester.ac.u…
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From spectacular science shows to sessions bringing history to life and eco art workshops, families looking for free activities this summer are encouraged to explore the wide range of #events on offer at #Chester Festival of Ideas.
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#ChesterIdeas
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Great to see Anthony Annakin-Smith's sold out talk @StoryhouseLive for #ChesterHeritageFestival on his book Left But Not Forgotten: The Children of the Foundling Hospital at Chester. Here's a slide showing tokens from @FoundlingMuseum left by parents with their child.
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This sounds like an event well worth attending: 'Discover Viking Chester', Saturday 30 May at the amphitheatre - activities for everybody and short talks by experts, 10.00 am- 2.00pm. To find out more, go to chesterheritagefestival.co.u…
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