Start Date: 27 June 2024 11:00 am
End Date: 27 June 2024 1:00 pm
Location: Library, Guildhall, University Centre Shrewsbury
Whether you have an assessment, reassessment or deferral coming up in the new few weeks, the Academic Skills team can help you prepare.
Join us for this drop-in to receive in-person support for your reassessment or deferral.
Start Date: 4 July 2024 10:00 am
End Date: 11 July 2024 4:00 pm
Location: Various across the city
Book NowThe Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners.
These events may include; speakers, discussion panels, theatre, pop-up exhibitions, interactive events, music, readings, guided walks and many more!
The Festival is founded on the University of Chester’s mission to create community and serve society through the transformative power of education, research and our Citizen Student Strategy.
It is based on our foundational values to recognise the pursuit of truth and freedom of enquiry, to find joy in discovery, to take pleasure in invention, and to celebrate human creativity. We seek to set out a programme of diverse, inclusive and accessible public events, to make an impact on the lives of communities, partners, students and staff that we work with.
The Festival aligns with the Partnership Agreement signed by the University and Cheshire West and Chester Council, which highlights our potential to deliver the ‘One City Plan’.
The Festival will provide a platform for residents to engage in ideas and discussions about our city’s history and it’s future. The events programme will seek to inspire residents to think about civic participation and it will encourage collaboration between private enterprise, public services, education providers and the community, voluntary and faith sectors in Chester, so that we can work together to ensure a healthier, greener and fairer future for all of Chester’s people.
Start Date: 13 June 2024 1:00 pm
End Date: 13 June 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Churchill Brasserie, Queen's Park
Book NowThis year, the Student Race Advocates are excited to bring to you their first ‘Sharing Our Culture’ event to celebrate and promote diversity and inclusivity.
Here, all students and staff are welcome to come together to portray their personal cultures and traditions through speech, art, media, linguistics, music, and performance.
They’re also looking for speakers and performers to take part in the event. Find out more.
Check out the new free fitness class timetable from Sport and Active Lifestyle which is now in place.
Don’t forget; you need to book your place before attending a class – book on Portal here.
| Class | Day | Time | Location |
| Core Blast | Tuesday | 12pm-12.30pm | Fit Lab CFS102 |
| Spin (Instructor-led) | Tuesday | 6pm-7pm | Spin Studio |
| Circuits | Wednesday | 5pm-6pm | Gymnasium |
| Body Conditioning | Thursday | 5pm-6pm | Gymnasium |
| Core Blast | Thursday | 6pm-6.40pm | Gymnasium |
| Virtual spin (no instructor) | All week | During gym opening hours | Spin Studio |
Start Date: 12 June 2024 12:30 pm
End Date: 12 June 2024 1:30 pm
Location: Churchill House, Queen’s Park.
Join your Student Experience and Chaplaincy teams to hear more about the various services on offer to you during your time with us at the University.
There will be opportunities to listen, talk, meet staff from various departments and enjoy a traditional English Cream Tea with your fellow students.
Start Date: 11 June 2024 12:30 pm
End Date: 11 June 2024 1:30 pm
Location: Churchill House, Queen’s Park.
Join your Student Experience and Chaplaincy teams to hear more about the various services on offer to you during your time with us at the University.
There will be opportunities to listen, talk, meet staff from various departments and enjoy a traditional English Cream Tea with your fellow students.
Start Date: 10 June 2024 11:00 am
End Date: 10 June 2024 12:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Exton Park or online
Book NowIt’s time to celebrate Pride Month!
This social is an opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with peers in the LGBTQ+ community. Come along either in person or virtually – we would love to see you there
Our Festival of Postgrad Information Events are for anybody interested in postgraduate study. Whether you are a current student or returning to education, you can ask our experts questions, get advice and discover a postgraduate course for you.
Plus, you may be eligible for our Graduate Loyalty Discount scheme, which offers a discount on tuition fees on certain postgraduate Masters courses.
Start Date: 7 June 2024 2:30 pm
End Date: 7 June 2024 6:00 pm
Location: Guildhall, University Centre Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
Book NowTEDxUoChester Salon will explore the preservation of heritage in both the West Midlands and the Welsh Marches. Whether through royal sites like Shrewsbury Castle and St Mary’s Shrewsbury or the wider historic buildings of portable antiquities, policing, or even the built environment – this live event compares strategies for heritage preservation and recording whilst considering new discoveries and present threats from heritage crime in urban and rural contexts.
Our event will have two sessions – the first will explore how recording, community engagement, policy, and partnerships are vital in responding to threats to urban sites, church buildings, and other heritage sites. This includes recent partnerships to restore the Medieval windows at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury.
In our second session, we will explore rural crimes against heritage assets and correct reporting and crime prevention as suggested by the Rural Policing and Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison. This will be followed by a round table discussion as the role and vigilance of ordinary people, local communities, volunteers, academic and student researchers, as well as amateur and professional specialists are vital in accurately identifying, reporting, and recording heritage crime to find solutions.
Session 1: Heritage Crime and Building Preservation: Churches and Secular buildings in the Built Environment
Session 2: Understanding Rural Heritage: Reporting Rural Heritage Crime
We know lots of you are currently doing or preparing for exams or take-home assessments, so we just wanted to remind you of all the support that’s available for all students.
Our Wellbeing and Mental Health team can help you with a wide range of issues including exam and academic stress. You can book a 30 minute appointment with one of our Student Wellbeing Advisers to discuss your concerns in-person, on the phone or online. Email studentservices@chester.ac.uk or visit Portal to find out more.
Call our free 24/7 Student Assistance Programme (SAP) on 0800 0283766 to receive unlimited support on a range of concerns, including in-the-moment crisis support.
The team can provide support and advice at any time day or night regarding your concerns on a range of topics including stress, anxiety, relationships, finances or housing. Through SAP you can also receive six sessions of counselling from a therapist.
Free for all students, the Wisdom app provides a Live Chat feature so you can receive virtual support when a Counsellor is online and available.
On the app you’ll also find lots of useful wellbeing and mental health features, including:
Download it from your app store (App Store, Play Store) and enter the code MHA 146072 to get started.
Our Student Services team can also help and offer support on a wide range of areas including finance, disability and inclusion, safety and residential life. Find out more.
Our Chaplaincy team are available to support students of all faiths and none. Visit Portal for more info about the team and the spaces available.
Learning and Information Services can help with a range of issues including email, printing, software, and library queries. Visit Portal to find out more.
Our Academic Skills team are here to help you with a range of academic issues, including essay writing, structuring and referencing. For more info visit Portal or email ASk@chester.ac.uk for support.
Don’t forget – taking a break is crucial for your mental health. Sport and Active Lifestyle‘s free weekly fitness classes can be a great way to destress and boost your mood. Book here.
