Start Date: 22 January 2025 11:30 am
End Date: 22 January 2025 12:30 pm
Location: Community Hub, Exton Park
Join our Chaplaincy team for some free cooking lessons.
At the Just Cook sessions you’ll get to learn a new recipe while cooking your lunch – and you can also take some away with you.
There’s no need to book – just come along and learn some new skills:
Start Date: 15 January 2025 1:30 pm
End Date: 15 January 2025 3:30 pm
Location: Community Hub, Exton Park
Join our Chaplaincy team for some free cooking lessons.
At the Just Cook sessions you’ll get to learn a new recipe while cooking your lunch – and you can also take some away with you.
There’s no need to book – just come along and learn some new skills:
Start Date: 10 February 2025 11:00 am
End Date: 10 February 2025 2:00 pm
Location: Small Hall, Exton Park
Final year students: take some time to focus on you at our Lunchtime Social and Fair:
No need to book.
We want to improve the usability and functionality of Moodle – and we need your help!
Moodle is an important part of how you learn and complete assessments at the University – and we want to hear from you about how you use it, and any improvements you’d like to see on the platform. You can get involved in three ways:
Note: you can participate in one element without participating in the others – for example, you can join a focus group or co-design session and complete the survey.
Start Date: 27 January 2025 12:00 pm
End Date: 27 January 2025 4:00 pm
Location: Small Hall, Exton Park
‘Your ticket to a healthier YOU!’
Join us for our Uniwell Fair where you can explore a range of services and initiatives promoting physical and mental health.
Register with a GP: Your Health Matters!
Ensure you’re covered with the best healthcare services by learning how to register with a local Doctors/GP. Plus, take advantage of a free blood pressure test available on the day.
Connect with Local Health and Wellbeing Providers
Engage with a wide range of health professionals from the community. Discover local healthcare resources, ask your questions, and gain valuable insights to support your wellbeing.
Explore Sports and Societies
Find out about the exciting range of Sports teams and Societies available to you as a student. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or looking for a new hobby, there’s something for everyone!
Meet Our University Teams
Get to know the Student Services, Sustainability, and Grounds and Gardens teams. Learn about the support and resources they offer to help you thrive during your time at university.
Say hello to a therapy dog
We’ll have therapy dogs in attendance from Nationwide Therapy Dogs – come along to give them a treat and a cuddle.
Start Date: 30 January 2025 6:30 pm
End Date: 30 January 2025 7:30 pm
Location: Online
On our BACP-accredited Master’s in Clinical Counselling course, you will train to be a professional, person-centred counsellor. This online information session has been designed to highlight how our MA can help you achieve this rewarding career path, and succeed in this professional field.
You’ll gain insight into our comprehensive course structure, which combines evidence-based theory with advanced practical skills and is fully focused on a person-centred approach. Our learning programme ensures you’re equipped to provide high-quality, ethical counselling to individuals in need.
During the online session, you’ll learn about the benefits of studying with an experienced, supportive faculty, and see how our course can guide you towards becoming a fully qualified, compassionate professional. This is your opportunity to take the first step toward a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference in people’s lives.
If you would like to make any enquiries ahead of the event, please feel free to contact the course programme leader, Cemil Egeli.
Want to add another certification to your portfolio? The University’s Sustainability team is offering students and staff the chance to take part in Carbon Literacy training this February!
What are the benefits of Carbon Literacy training?
What’s involved?
To become carbon literate, participants must attend both sessions and complete an assessment piece:
Please note: These specific sessions will be held in-person at Queen’s Park site, Chester (in this instance).
Any questions or would like to book on? Email carbonliteracytraining@chester.ac.uk today!
Start Date: 21 January 2025 5:00 pm
End Date: 21 January 2025 7:00 pm
Location: Exton Park
The University of Chester’s Primary and Secondary PGCE courses are designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in teaching following your undergraduate degree. Our one-year, level 7 courses provide a blend of practical classroom experience and evidence-based teaching approaches, ensuring you develop the skills and confidence needed to inspire and educate young learners.
The Primary and Primary/Early Years PGCE pathways equip you to engage and motivate children across all subjects in the primary curriculum and areas of learning in the Early Years framework, while the Secondary PGCE focuses on subject-specific training to support the academic and personal growth of students. All pathways emphasise reflective practice, inclusivity, and teacher and child well-being, helping you navigate the challenges of modern education.
Join us for our upcoming online information event to discover more about our PGCEs and how they can help you make a difference.
For any queries ahead of the event, feel free to contact our team at pgce.eyandprimary@chester.ac.uk or pgce.secondary@chester.ac.uk, who will be happy to assist.
Start Date: 13 February 2025 6:00 pm
End Date: 13 February 2025 7:00 pm
Location: Anna Sutton 017, Exton Park
Vitamin D is essential not only for bone health and preventing conditions such as osteoporosis, but also plays a significant role in regulating the immune system, helping to fend off infections and reduce inflammation. Vitamin D deficiency may also potentially impact chronic disease outcomes.
Dr Sohail Mushtaq will delve into the importance of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ and share the findings of research into vitamin D and health, conducted at the University of Chester.
Start Date: 12 February 2025 6:00 pm
End Date: 12 February 2025 7:00 pm
Location: Anna Sutton 017, Exton Park
In preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Team GB developed and launched a state-of-the-art high-performance facility in the heart of Rio, designed specifically to enhance the performance and medal potential of British athletes. This facility, known as the ‘Performance Lodge,’ was an essential component of Team GB’s operational setup during the Games. Exclusively available to Team GB athletes, it provided a dedicated space for training, dining, rest, recovery, and mental preparation, offering a refuge from the hectic Olympic Village environment. Since its inception, the ‘Performance Lodge’ has played a pivotal role in Team GB’s success.
In this presentation, Professor Paul Worsfold (University of Chester / UK Sports Institute), a member of the Performance Lodge team since 2016, will delve into the meticulous planning and specialised services that go into creating a high-performance environment. He will discuss how such a facility not only boosts athletes’ chances of winning medals but also supports their overall well-being during the Olympic Games.
Paul joined the sport and exercise science department at the University of Chester in 2005, he teaches across both undergraduate and postgraduate course and provides scientific research and consultancy for wide range of national and international sports teams, individuals and governing bodies. Paul is also Head of Sports Biomechanics at the UK Sports Institute where he leads the national delivery of biomechanical services to GB Olympic, Paralympic and Winter sports.
