Start Date: 21 September 2023 1:00 pm
End Date: 21 September 2023 4:00 pm
Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm (last tour at 3.30pm) for a 30 minute tour of Seaborne Library at Exton Park.
Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Start Date: 20 September 2023 1:00 pm
End Date: 20 September 2023 4:00 pm
Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm (last tour at 3.30pm) for a 30 minute tour of Seaborne Library at Exton Park.
Start Date: 19 September 2023 1:00 pm
End Date: 19 September 2023 4:00 pm
Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm (last tour at 3.30pm) for a 30 minute tour of Seaborne Library at Exton Park.
Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Start Date: 5 October 2023 11:00 am
End Date: 5 October 2023 2:00 pm
Location: Small Hall, Exton Park
With over 20 voluntary providers and the University’s Careers & Employability team in attendance, you are invited to discover the support on offer to develop your skills, improve your wellbeing, and stand out in the professional world – all whilst making a difference!
Part of the University’s ‘Make a Difference Week’, our annual Volunteering Fair is a chance to network with local organisations/University representatives, discover the ways you truly make a difference in society, and advise you on how best to showcase your volunteering experience in future applications.
Everybody is welcome – so please do drop in and see what’s available!
Organisations/University Groups Attending:
Start Date: 28 September 2023 12:00 pm
End Date: 28 September 2023 3:30 pm
Location: Countess of Chester Country Park
Join the Volunteering Team at the Countess of Chester Country Park for a chance to have a go at wildlife recording with staff from Record, our local biological records centre.
Staff from Record will introduce you to the reasons why recording the wildlife around us is important and fill you in on how to get started. We’ll then be working together to look for and document the site’s wildlife.
What you’ll be doing:
*Please note* this is taster volunteer opportunity rather than a formal workshop or training session. Although expert knowledge isn’t necessary, you’ll need to be willing to get stuck in and learn as you go.
By the end of the session we hope that you’ll have gained some inspiration and knowledge to go away to do your own wildlife recording; or to join us at future recording days or more formal volunteer opportunities.
Any questions please contact the team by emailing volunteering@chester.ac.uk
Whether you’re joining us a brand-new student, or you’re returning for another year of study, it’s normal to experience lots of feelings and emotions in the first couple of weeks.
There’s lots of new people to meet, lots of events to attend and lots to adapt to as you start a new year of study.
With that in mind; we just wanted to remind you to be mindful of your own behaviour and be respectful of the feelings of your new friends/classmates:
It’s easy to get swept up on nights out or with the thrill of Welcome Week and feel pressured to do things you wouldn’t normally do. It’s OK to step back and think about whether it’s something you really want to do before saying yes.
Not everyone wants to drink lots of alcohol or stay up until 3am every night. Be respectful of other students’ decisions and wishes – they may be in recovery from an addiction, dealing with a range of issues, or just want a completely different university experience to the one you want.
With the excitement of Welcome Week, it can be tempting to flash the cash especially when you’ve just received your first student loan instalment but remember – your student loan needs to last you until Christmas so think twice before you make any big, unnecessary purchases. The University can provide financial support in certain situations, but your bank statements will be carefully reviewed before a decision is made, so some of your initial purchases might come back to haunt you.
Becoming a victim of crime is never your fault but when you’re in an exciting new city and you’re out with your new friends, your security is probably the last thing on your mind but it’s important to stay safe.
If you feel like you’ve had too much to drink and you’re not in control, stop and go home.
Be cautious of scams and don’t carry large amounts of cash around which could cause you to become a target of crime.
Click here to find out more about our support services at the University.
Start Date: 18 September 2023 12:00 pm
End Date: 18 September 2023 2:00 pm
Location: CSU, Exton Park
A chance for mature students to mingle and get to know each other before the start of term. Tea and cake will be provided at the CSU building at Exton Park.
Whether you’re a brand-new student parent or you’re returning for another year, we have lots of useful resources available to help you navigate university and parenting:
Start Date: 22 September 2023 6:00 pm
End Date: 22 September 2023 9:00 pm
Location: The Union Bar, Exton Park
Join us at the Union Bar for a performance from funk, social and pop band KC & The Four.
Start Date: 22 September 2023 4:00 pm
End Date: 22 September 2023 6:00 pm
Location: The Union Bar, Exton Park
Join us at the Union Bar for a performance from Alex G Shamen.
