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Online focus group: Developing harassment and sexual misconduct training

Start Date: 7 May 2025 12:30 pm

End Date: 7 May 2025 1:30 pm

Location: Online

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We are developing new training for students on harassment and sexual misconduct and need your help!

We want to ensure our community understands the importance of consent, what to do when witnessing unacceptable behaviour and the support that is available to students.

Join us for this online focus group where we’ll be gathering student insights into what matters to them and how we can make an engaging and accessible training package.

Why join the focus group?

Have your say: help shape a training programme that reflects student voices
Boost your CV: show employers you’re committed to creating a safe environment
Earn recognition: receive a participation certificate to showcase your contributions
Gain valuable experience: develop skills in communication and collaboration by contributing to an important project

Book your place here.

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Online focus group: Developing harassment and sexual misconduct training

Start Date: 1 April 2025 12:30 pm

End Date: 1 April 2025 1:30 pm

Location: Online

Book Now

We are developing new training for students on harassment and sexual misconduct and need your help!

We want to ensure our community understands the importance of consent, what to do when witnessing unacceptable behaviour and the support that is available to students.

Join us for this online focus group where we’ll be gathering student insights into what matters to them and how we can make an engaging and accessible training package.

Why join the focus group?

Have your say: help shape a training programme that reflects student voices
Boost your CV: show employers you’re committed to creating a safe environment
Earn recognition: receive a participation certificate to showcase your contributions
Gain valuable experience: develop skills in communication and collaboration by contributing to an important project

Book your place here.

Email report@chester.ac.uk if you’d like further information before taking part.

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Online focus group: Developing harassment and sexual misconduct training

Start Date: 3 March 2025 12:30 pm

End Date: 3 March 2025 1:30 pm

Location: Online

Book Now

We are developing new training for students on harassment and sexual misconduct and need your help!

We want to ensure our community understands the importance of consent, what to do when witnessing unacceptable behaviour and the support that is available to students.

Join us for this online focus group where we’ll be gathering student insights into what matters to them and how we can make an engaging and accessible training package.

Why join the focus group?

Have your say: help shape a training programme that reflects student voices
Boost your CV: show employers you’re committed to creating a safe environment
Earn recognition: receive a participation certificate to showcase your contributions
Gain valuable experience: develop skills in communication and collaboration by contributing to an important project

Book your place here.

Email report@chester.ac.uk if you’d like further information before taking part.

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Development of new student resources: Student volunteers needed!

We are developing new training for students on harassment and sexual misconduct and need your help!

We want to ensure our community understands the importance of consent, what to do when witnessing unacceptable behaviour and the support that is available to students.

We will be running focus groups to gather our student’s insights into what matters to them and how we can make an engaging and accessible training package.

Why join the focus group?

💭 Have your say: help shape a training programme that reflects student voices
📄 Boost your CV: show employers you’re committed to creating a safe environment
🏅 Earn recognition: receive a participation certificate to showcase your contributions
💼 Gain valuable experience: develop skills in communication and collaboration by contributing to an important project

If you’d like to contribute to the development of this training, you can:

Join an online focus group

Join an in-person focus group

  • Wednesday 5 March
  • 12.30pm-2pm
  • CLR009, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
  • Book here
  • Wednesday 2 April
  • 12.30pm-2pm
  • CLR009, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
  • Book here
  • Thursday 8 May
  • 12.30pm-2pm
  • CLR009, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
  • Book here

Complete our quick survey

Can’t make one of our focus groups? Click here to take our short survey.

Contact us directly

Email report@chester.ac.uk if you’d like further information before taking part.

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Pandora’s Box Open Mic Night

Start Date: 6 March 2025 6:00 pm

End Date: 6 March 2025 8:00 pm

Location: CGW203, Gateway House

Pandora’s Box runs popular open-mic nights hosted by the latest student editors. The nights are for current students (in any department) who want to read out and listen to contemporary creative writing.

Read out your latest poems, flash fictions or play extracts. Or just listen to what other students have written.

The nights are informal and fun. Bring along whatever you want to drink and nibble.

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GradGo! Careers Fair

Start Date: 4 March 2025 10:30 am

End Date: 4 March 2025 2:30 pm

Location: Small Hall, Exton Park

  • Tuesday 4 March
  • 10.30am-2.30pm
  • Small Hall, Exton Park

The GradGO! Careers Fair is designed to connect you with employers offering local and regional graduate jobs:

  • Employer recruitment stands
  • Career advice opportunities
  • Explore supportive Careers and Employability initiatives
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Spring into Sustainability

Over the next couple of months, our Sustainability team are running a number of exciting events as part of their Spring into Sustainability campaign.

From pancakes and Varsity banner making to walks with Chester Zoo and Bren Bike sessions, there’s lots to get involved in.

Active Transport at Warrington

Pop by to discover the discounts and support on offer for our Warrington-based students and staff to access local public transport and cycling:

  • Friday 28 February
  • 12pm – 2pm
  • Remond House, University Centre Warrington

A chance to meet representatives from Warrington Council. You can also find out what events are coming up in the local area – including the Cycle Hub’s workshop for women.

Pancake Day with Chaplaincy

Want to have a pancake (or a few!)? The Sustainability and Chaplaincy teams will be providing pancakes for our staff and students this Shrove Tuesday:

  • Tuesday 4 March
  • 11am – 1pm.
  • Outside the Community Hub, Exton Park

All they ask in exchange for a pancake is for you to think of a sustainable/wellbeing related action to try during Lent.

Varsity Banner Making – Crafts Session

Get into the Varsity spirit and show your support for #TeamChester as Sports & Active Lifestyle team up with you and the Sustainability team to make some banners.

  • Wednesday 5 March
  • 11am – 2pm (pop by any time!).
  • Ground floor seating area, Binks, Exton Park

Whether you’re sporty, artistic or simply interested – all students (and staff) are welcome to join in the crafts session.

Wild Wander with Chester Zoo

Join Chester Zoo as they explore local trails and connect with nature:

  • Monday 17 March
  • 10am – 12pm (meet at 9.50am).
  • Meet outside Binks Building, Exton Park

Joining experts from Chester Zoo, you will be able to discover facts about wildlife and hidden gems in the community around Exton Park site.

To book your space, please email sustainability@chester.ac.uk.

Dr Bike session (with Bren Bikes & CSU)

Bren Bikes will be on site to offer our staff and students free bike repairs (where possible) and advice on cycling around Chester.

  • Tuesday 1 April
  • 10am – 3pm
  • Outside Grosvenor Building, Exton Park

Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just considering giving cycling a go, come along and meet the incredible Bren Bikes team to discover how accessible cycling in Chester can be!

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Dr Bike session (with Bren Bikes & CSU)

Start Date: 1 April 2025 10:00 am

End Date: 1 April 2025 3:00 pm

Location: Outside Grosvenor Building, Exton Park

Bren Bikes will be on site to offer our staff and students free bike repairs (where possible) and advice on cycling around Chester.

  • Tuesday 1 April
  • 10am – 3pm.
  • Outside Grosvenor Building (Exton Park).

Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just considering giving cycling a go, come along and meet the incredible Bren Bikes team to discover how accessible cycling in Chester can be!

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Wild Wander with Chester Zoo

Start Date: 17 March 2025 10:00 am

End Date: 17 March 2025 12:00 pm

Location: Meet outside Binks Building (Exton Park, Chester).

Join Chester Zoo as they explore local trails and connect with nature:

  • Monday 17 March
  • 10am – 12pm (meet at 9.50am).
  • Meet outside Binks Building (Exton Park, Chester).

Joining experts from Chester Zoo, you will be able to discover facts about wildlife and hidden gems in the community around Exton Park.

To book your space, please email sustainability@chester.ac.uk.

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Varsity Banner Making – Crafts Session

Start Date: 5 March 2025 11:00 am

End Date: 11 March 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Binks Building seating area, Exton Park

Get into the Varsity spirit and show your support for #TeamChester as Sports & Active Lifestyle team up with you and the Sustainability team to make some banners.

  • Wednesday 5 March, 11.00am – 2pm (pop by any time!).
  • Binks Building seating area, Exton Park

Whether you’re sporty, artistic or simply interested – all students (and staff) are welcome to join in the crafts session.

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