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Welcome Week – Meet Your Mentors

Start Date: 23 September 2024 10:00 am

End Date: 23 September 2024 12:00 pm

Location: The Hive, Chester Student's Union

Come along and meet our mentors! The Peer Mentoring team is hosting a drop-in session at the Student’s Union for all students to come and connect with student mentors and learn more about the Mentoring scheme. 

Whether you have any questions about socialising, navigating campus, or just want to meet new people, our Peer Mentors are here to help! 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with the Peer Mentoring community here at Chester and make the most of your first year at university. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact peermentoring@chester.ac.uk  

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Welcome Week – Gym Taster Day

Start Date: 23 September 2024 7:00 am

End Date: 23 September 2024 8:00 pm

Location: Fitness Suite, Exton Park

Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at our Chester gym, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the Fitness Suite where you can also meet our staff. No booking required, just drop by. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact sportactivelifestyle@chester.ac.uk  

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Welcome Week – Tour of Campus and City for New Residential Students

Start Date: 21 September 2024 4:00 pm

End Date: 21 September 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Meet Outside Binks Building

Are you a new Residential Student at the University of Chester, if you are this activity is for you.   

As a new Student in a new City, it can often be very overwhelming knowing where to go and where everything is. However, don’t worry at all this tour of the Campus is designed to help. 

Furthermore, after your tour of the Campus you will have a tour of the city and will be able to see locations such as the City Walls the City Hall and the River Dee.  

Finally, if you are a self-catered student there will be the chance for you to go to Tesco during the tour to get some shopping for yourself as appropriate. This activity is only for Residential Students. 

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Welcome Week – Welcome Information Point

Start Date: 24 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 24 September 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Outside Binks Building, Exton Park

Join us at our Information Stand during Welcome Week, where our friendly staff and students from the Student Experience Team in Student Services will be available to help you find your way and answer any questions you may have. 

Whether you are a new student or returning for another year, we are here to make your transition as smooth as possible.  

At our stand, you can: 

  • Get directions to key locations and sessions on campus 
  • Learn about Student Services and resources 
  • Ask questions about academic and extra-curricular activities 
  • Receive information on upcoming events and how to get involved 
  • Pick up maps, guides, and other useful materials 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – Welcome Information Point

Start Date: 23 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 23 September 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Outside Binks Building, Exton Park

Join us at our Information Stand during Welcome Week, where our friendly staff and students from the Student Experience Team in Student Services will be available to help you find your way and answer any questions you may have. 

Whether you are a new student or returning for another year, we are here to make your transition as smooth as possible.  

At our stand, you can: 

  • Get directions to key locations and sessions on campus 
  • Learn about Student Services and resources 
  • Ask questions about academic and extra-curricular activities 
  • Receive information on upcoming events and how to get involved 
  • Pick up maps, guides, and other useful materials 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – Welcome Information Point

Start Date: 22 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 22 September 2024 4:30 pm

Location: Outside Binks Building, Exton Park

Join us at our Information Stand during Welcome Week, where our friendly staff and students from the Student Experience Team in Student Services will be available to help you find your way and answer any questions you may have. 

Whether you are a new student or returning for another year, we are here to make your transition as smooth as possible.  

At our stand, you can: 

  • Get directions to key locations and sessions on campus 
  • Learn about Student Services and resources 
  • Ask questions about academic and extra-curricular activities 
  • Receive information on upcoming events and how to get involved 
  • Pick up maps, guides, and other useful materials 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – Welcome Information Point

Start Date: 21 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 21 September 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Outside Binks Building, Exton Park

Join us at our Information Stand during Welcome Week, where our friendly staff and students from the Student Experience Team in Student Services will be available to help you find your way and answer any questions you may have. 

Whether you are a new student or returning for another year, we are here to make your transition as smooth as possible.  

At our stand, you can: 

  • Get directions to key locations and sessions on campus 
  • Learn about Student Services and resources 
  • Ask questions about academic and extra-curricular activities 
  • Receive information on upcoming events and how to get involved 
  • Pick up maps, guides, and other useful materials 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – Arrivals and Stage 2 Enrolment for New Residential Students 

Start Date: 21 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 22 September 2024 4:30 pm

Location: Seaborne Library (Ground Floor), Exton Park

If you are a new student living in University-owned accommodation, join us on either Saturday September 21st, or Sunday September 22nd. Watch your inbox for an email from our Accommodation Team with details on how to book your preferred arrival time slot, ensuring minimal wait times. 

For more information on what to expect, including where to complete essential steps such as collecting your keys and Student ID Card, and how to complete Stage 2 of your enrolment, please visit https://www.chester.ac.uk/welcome/after-you-arrive/stage-2-enrolment/

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk. 

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Sport and Active Lifestyle

At Chester, 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. No matter your skill level or experience we have something for you, we’re here to help you be active and look after your physical and mental wellbeing. 

Many of our facilities and programmes are free to use for students including our fitness classes, Active Campus activities, golf simulator, spin studio, squash courts, tennis courts, 3G and astro pitches and sports hall. We also run the Athletics’ Union (AU) which is home to around 40 sports clubs at the University.    

Gym

The Fitness Suite comprises of the Gym and Swimming Pool and is based on the ground floor of the Price Tower building at Exton Park campus.  

Please visit UoC Portal for Fitness Suite opening times as they are subject to change throughout term. Please note, the Fitness Suite is closed on Bank Holidays.

We have a variety of memberships at competitive prices. We are one of the cheapest in the area. Click here to find out more.

Swim

We have a 25-metre Swimming Pool with a depth ranging from 1.5-metres to 3.5-metres. Open swim sessions are available to all students and staff of the University and is FREE with any gym membership. We also offer lane swimming and family swim.

A separate Swim Membership costs £60 for 12 months from September 2024. 

No booking required​ – just turn up! 

Click here for the full timetable

Fitness Classes

​​​​Sport and Active Lifestyle offer a number of FREE Fitness Classes available to all students and staff of the University check our events page to see the current classes on offer. You can book your place on Playwaze on Portal or via the Playwaze app. 

Active Zones

Equipment at these sites include Arc trainers, Rowers, Bikes, Mats, Core bags, Steps, and mats 

All users must watch this Induction Video before using the Active Zone. Instructions on how to use the equipment are available via QR codes on each machine 

University Centre Birkenhead

  • Located on the ground floor of Marriss House (HMA 009)   

Queen’s Park Campus

  •   Located on the lower ground floor Churchill House (CCUB06) 

*Please seek medical advice if you’re unsure about taking part in physical activity with an existing health condition​ 

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Advanced session using EndNote 21

Start Date: 13 August 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 13 August 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Online

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This session will build upon the introduction session:

  • How to sort references and arrange references into
    groups.
  • How to share a library with others using EndNote20
    online
  • How to use templates to fit record types
  • Where to download output styles not already
    present in EndNote20
  • How to import references using wider sources that
    are not fully compatible with EndNote20.
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