This talk will discuss the background to the enormous expansion of munitions' factories and production in Britain, as a result of the 'Shells Scandal' of 1915, including within the local area around Chester.
Leprosy and smallpox are two of the world’s oldest and most stigmatising illnesses. Both conditions bring shame from the fear of contagious disease and disfigured bodies and Chester’s history offers an authentic approach to their identification and treatment. From the founding of St Giles’s Leprosy Hospital in the early twelfth century, to the formation of the Smallpox Society of Chester in 1778, find out how the city's inhabitants managed the challenges of these devastating diseases.
"I wish I could write a song, but I don't know where to start..." This is a super practical workshop to remove the fear of the blank page and give you tools to start writing your own songs.
Discover Rome's cutting edge: The Auxiliary Soldiers. Recruited from across the empire, these specialist troops helped the Roman army conquer new lands and face unfamiliar enemies.
Does it feel like you are seeing more extreme weather? The science suggests we might be heading for a 3 degree world, but action globally doesn't suggest people are concerned. So what is the truth? Join me as I explore the different pathways we could follow over this century depending on whether we act now or delay action to mitigate climate change.
Join Uná Meehan in conversation with Rowan Cannon, Founder and Artistic Director at Wild Rumpus.
Think academic research isn’t your thing? Think again! Join us for an evening stand-up comedy, a new event for 2026!
This event will be led by Dr Stef Kerrigan and Dr Richard Millington and will include an audience Q&A. This presentation is the first public sharing of an ongoing collaborative project between staff and students at the University of Chester whilst working with Nicole Heinrich's 2024 play, Monika Haeger - Inside Stasi. Heinrich’s original work is based on the life of Stasi
Led by practitioners from Warrington Borough Council, this event convenes a panel of practitioners from Tameside Council and CWaC to discuss trauma-informed and relationship-based practice through the RESTORE programme.
Rough sleeping remains one of the most urgent and visible social challenges facing our communities today. Voices, Evidence and Change brings together academics, community partners, practitioners and people with lived experience, to explore how research and collaboration can contribute to meaningful responses to rough sleeping.