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Give it a go: Autumnal Planting on Campus

Start Date: 29 October 2025 1:00 pm

End Date: 29 October 2025 3:00 pm

Location: Grass mound behind Grosvenor Accommodation, Exton Park

We have a mixture of gardening activities available, including bulb planting and sowing wildflower seeds. The session is organised between the University’s Volunteering Team and the Grounds and Gardens team who work to make campus look beautiful throughout the year.

Drop by whenever suits you – it’s completely flexible. Meet new students, take a break from your studies and help make campus look beautiful!

Registration is not required, but you can find more information and register to receive a reminder email on Volunteer Hub.

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All Souls Service

Start Date: 3 November 2025 5:00 pm

End Date: 3 November 2025 6:00 pm

Location: Chapel, Exton Park

Join our Chaplaincy team for a gentle time of reflection and remembrance. This will be a moment to come together, honour, and remember loved ones who have passed away.  

If you’d like a name to be remembered during the service, please email us at chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk 

  • Monday 3 November (today) 
  • 5pm 
  • Chapel, Exton Park  

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Volunteering Fair

Start Date: 12 February 2026 12:00 pm

End Date: 12 February 2026 2:00 pm

Location: Small Hall, Exton Park

Come along to our Annual Volunteering Fair and find your next opportunity to get involved!

With 30+ volunteer organisations ready to chat, this is your chance to:

  • Discover exciting volunteer roles on and off campus
  • Build skills that employers love
  • Improve your wellbeing by giving back
  • Meet new people and grow your network

Whether you’ve volunteered before or you’re just curious – everyone’s welcome! Just drop in and see what’s out there. See here for a list of who’s attending.

Can’t make it on the day? No problem!

Start your volunteering journey – and make it count!

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Tracking you Menopausal Symptoms and Talking to Your GP

Start Date: 7 November 2025 1:00 pm

End Date: 7 November 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Online

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If you are experiencing any symptoms, which you feel may be due to perimenopause or the menopause, then this could be the session for you.

Join us for this year’s first information session about one of the most important conversations that you will have with your GP; managing your menopause journey.

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Student Parent and Carer Essentials: Keeping Organised  – Microsoft ‘To Do’

Start Date: 5 November 2025 1:30 pm

End Date: 5 November 2025 2:30 pm

Location: Online

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Learn how to use Microsoft ‘To Do’ to manage tasks, set reminders, and stay on top of deadlines—whether it’s for your studies, family life, or personal goals. Discover simple strategies to reduce stress, boost productivity, and make your day feel more manageable. This session is open to any students who would like to learn more about using Microsoft ‘To Do’.

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Student Parent and Carer Essentials: Keeping Organised  – OneDrive

Start Date: 27 October 2025 1:00 pm

End Date: 27 October 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Online

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Discover how OneDrive can help you manage your academic files with ease, access your work from any device, and collaborate on group projects without stress. Learn simple tips to stay organised, save time, and keep your digital files secure. This session is open to any students who would like to learn more about using OneDrive.

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University becomes an Adobe Creative Campus

We’re pleased to announce that the University of Chester is now an Adobe Creative Campus.  

Becoming an Adobe Creative Campus reflects our commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and digital literacy. 

As part of this initiative, all students and staff have free access to Adobe Express – a powerful online creative platform designed to make content creation simple, quick and easy. From creating engaging social graphics for your sports team/club and impressive presentations for your course to producing stand-out CVs and exciting society event posters, the possibilities are endless: 

  • Create your own designs 
  • Collaborate with friends 
  • Access to templates and professional design tools 
  • Easy video editing  
  • Access anywhere 

Get started with Adobe Express by logging with your university login details.  

Adobe Express is really easy to use, but if you need some support, free training modules are also available. You also have the opportunity to complete free specialist courses on Adobe Digital Academy and on completion of each course, you’ll also receive a digital badge you can share on LinkedIn.  

Click here to find out more.   

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🍵✨ No Place Like Home – Tea Party! 🌍💛

Start Date: 28 October 2025 1:30 pm

End Date: 28 October 2025 3:00 pm

Location: Community Hub, Exton Park

Join us for a cozy international tea party celebrating culture, comfort, and community! ☕🫖

Wear your ethnic attire or bring along something that reminds you of home 💫

Limited spaces – first come, first served! 🌸

Let’s sip, share, and celebrate the beauty of our global family 💕

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Sip and paint

Start Date: 22 October 2025 6:30 pm

End Date: 22 October 2025 8:00 pm

Location: Community Hub, Exton Park

Come get cozy in your PJs and unleash your inner artist! ✨

Limited spaces – first come, first served! 🩷

Don’t miss out on a night of creativity, comfort, and community 🎨💫

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Diwali Pop-Up!

Start Date: 20 October 2025 3:00 pm

End Date: 20 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Grosvenor Common Room, Exton Park

Join Chaplaincy for a joyful Diwali celebration with snacks, drinks & festive crafts! 🌟

Please come in your ethnic wear! ✨

Limited spaces – first come, first served! 💥

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