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Digital Skills Week: Data Handling with Excel

Start Date: 6 April 2023 9:30 am

End Date: 6 April 2023 10:30 am

Location: Online

The Excel session will cover how to use Excel to enter and analyse your data more effectively. Basic to more advanced formulas and functions will be covered alongside sorting, subtotalling and charting your data.

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Digital Skills Week: Making the most of the Sage Research Methods database

Start Date: 3 April 2023 10:00 am

End Date: 3 April 2023 11:30 am

Location: Online

Please join Sage’s Library Training & Engagement Specialist, Claire Deakin for a workshop on the SAGE Research Methods database, available through the library at the University of Chester. 

Sage Research Methods contains thousands of resources, and is completely dedicated to the subject area of research methods and research skills. It supports all stages of the research process from: writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing the best research methods, analysing data, to writing up your results and thinking about publication. 

The session will give you a thorough overview of this fantastic database, as well as sharing some tips and best practice on how to use the valuable research methods content to support your research. The session will involve a demonstration of the database, hands-on activities, as well as plenty of time for you to ask questions of a product expert. 

The session will cover: 

• Introduction to Sage Research Methods 

• Searching and browsing the database for interesting content 

• Personalisation options – saved searches, and reading lists 

• The different content types, and how they can be used in your research 

• Research Tools – Methods Map and Project Planner 

• Session round-up and Q&A 

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Balancing Parenting and Studies – Session 2

Start Date: 5 April 2023 1:30 pm

End Date: 5 April 2023 2:30 pm

Location: Online

We are delighted to announce the second of our Balancing Parenting and Studies sessions aimed at all students who have parenting or caring responsibilities or those who might currently be pregnant.

Join us for this in conversation style session where Psychology’s Mandy Urquhart and Jamie Morris, from Student Services, talk about their experiences of juggling parenthood and work with studying. They will be sharing hints and tips and also answering any questions you may have about how to manage the balance.

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Menopause Symptoms – Accessing University Support

Start Date: 4 April 2023 2:00 pm

End Date: 4 April 2023 2:45 pm

Location: Online

Are you experiencing menopausal symptoms which are impacting on your studies?

The Student Menopause Support Network is delighted to announce a session during which Disability Support Officer, Joanne Rowe, will share what support is available within the University and how to access it.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

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International Student Drop-in

Start Date: 29 March 2023 1:00 pm

End Date: 29 March 2023 4:00 pm

Location: Churchill Artium, Queen's Park

Do you have any questions about living in the UK? Want to know more about how to access support from the University, or just fancy a chat?

Come to our weekly drop-in sessions to ask the Student Experience Team!

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International Student Drop-in

Start Date: 22 March 2023 1:00 pm

End Date: 22 March 2023 4:00 pm

Location: Churchill Artium, Queen's Park

Do you have any questions about living in the UK? Want to know more about how to access support from the University, or just fancy a chat?

Come to our weekly drop-in sessions to ask the Student Experience Team!

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International Student Drop-in

Start Date: 27 March 2023 9:30 am

End Date: 27 March 2023 1:30 pm

Location: Churchill Artium, Queen's Park

Do you have any questions about living in the UK? Want to know more about how to access support from the University, or just fancy a chat?

Come to our weekly drop-in sessions to ask the Student Experience Team!

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International Student Drop-in

Start Date: 30 March 2023 11:00 am

End Date: 30 March 2023 1:00 pm

Location: Community Hub, Exton Park

Do you have any questions about living in the UK? Want to know more about how to access support from the University, or just fancy a chat?

Come to our weekly drop-in sessions to ask the Student Experience Team!

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International Student Drop-in

Start Date: 23 March 2023 11:00 am

End Date: 23 March 2023 1:00 pm

Location: Community Hub, Exton Park

Do you have any questions about living in the UK? Want to know more about how to access support from the University, or just fancy a chat?

Come to our weekly drop-in sessions to ask the Student Experience Team!

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Employer in the Foyer: Money Penny

Start Date: 22 March 2023 10:00 am

End Date: 22 March 2023 2:00 pm

Location: Binks Foyer, Exton Park

Pop along and discuss summer vacancies and other roles with Moneypenny.

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