A part of the Pathway to Success initiative.
It’s important to know what support is available to you as a student, not just for when things go wrong, but to help you get the most out of your time at university.
Research (and plenty of experience!) tells us that students who know how and where to get support feel more confident, connected, and settled in their studies. It can make a real difference, improving your sense of belonging, your wellbeing, and even your academic success.
That’s why we’ve created the Support, In Focus blog, a quick and easy way to explore the range of services and teams here to help you thrive.
Bookmark this blog so you can come back to it whenever you need it. You might not need all this information now, but you’ll almost certainly find it useful at some point this year. Click each of the headers to find more information on each service.
Student Shout Out
The Student Shout Out site and newsletter is the central space where we advertise events throughout the year and is full of useful information.
LIS and Libraries
Your go-to for books, study spaces, and online resources, plus friendly staff who can help you find, reference, and use academic materials with confidence, as well as all types of technical support. Check out this recent Student Shout Out Blog for even more.
Sport and Active Lifestyle
We are committed to looking after your fitness, health and wellbeing whilst at university and we offer a variety of facilities, programmes, activities, challenges and events that cater to you.
Student Services
We pride ourselves on the quality of the support that we provide for our students. With a range of support across sites and dedicated offices, we’re on hand to offer information, advice, and guidance to all students on every aspect of their life. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is able to experience an enjoyable and enriching time as a student at the University of Chester.
Connect
Connect are your academic support teams. They can answer questions related to anything within your studies.
Academic Skills
Develop key skills to become more confident in your studies and assignments with the support of the Academic Skills team (ASk). Academic Skills are key to achieving success not just in your studies, but also in your chosen career.
Sustainability
The role of the Sustainability team is to ensure that sustainability is at the heart of decision-making and service delivery at the University of Chester.
Careers and Employability Services / Volunteering & UniJob
Get support to build your CV, find part-time work, or explore volunteering and placement opportunities that boost your experience and future career.
Peer Mentoring
Connect with another student who’s been where you are — they can share advice, reassurance, and tips for settling in. For more information, log in to our CareerHub platform.
Accommodation Office
Support for all your accommodation questions — from moving into maintenance to finding next year’s housing.
