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Pandora’s Box presents – Open-Mic Night

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Start Date: 15 March 2023 6:00 pm

End Date: 15 March 2023 7:30 pm

Location: Sutton (Beswick) CBE013 - Exton Park

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Into creative writing?

Pandora’s Box runs popular open-mic nights on the Exton Park Campus, 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.

• Wednesday 15 March 2023
• 6pm-7.30pm
• Sutton (Beswick) CBE013 – Exton Park

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.

Pandora’s Inbox is open to submissions of poems, flashes, and short stories of up to 500 words. The deadline is 15 March. For more information and how to submit, click here.

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CSU Spring Elections – Candidate Visits 

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Start Date: 27 February 2023 11:30 am

End Date: 27 February 2023 1:30 pm

Location: University Centre Shrewsbury (based at the SU space)

CSU’s Spring Elections have begun! Candidates who are running to be your President, Vice President for Education and Vice President for Student Life will be visiting the University Centres this week to talk to you, hear about the issues that affect you, and tell you all about why they would be a great student leader. They are counting on your vote!

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CSU Spring Elections – Candidate Visits 

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Start Date: 28 February 2023 11:30 am

End Date: 28 February 2023 1:30 pm

Location: University Centre Warrington (based at the SU space)

CSU’s Spring Elections have begun! Candidates who are running to be your President, Vice President for Education and Vice President for Student Life will be visiting the University Centres this week to talk to you, hear about the issues that affect you, and tell you all about why they would be a great student leader. They are counting on your vote!

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CSU Spring Elections – Candidate Visits 

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Start Date: 2 March 2023 11:30 am

End Date: 2 March 2023 1:30 pm

Location: University Centre Birkenhead (based in the foyer)

CSU’s Spring Elections have begun! Candidates who are running to be your President, Vice President for Education and Vice President for Student Life will be visiting the University Centres this week to talk to you, hear about the issues that affect you, and tell you all about why they would be a great student leader. They are counting on your vote!  

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CSU Spring Elections – Candidates’ Question Time

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Start Date: 2 March 2023 6:00 pm

End Date: 2 March 2023 7:00 pm

Location: CSU Building at Exton Park

Candidates’ Question Time will be held at CSU Exton Park on Thursday 2 March at 6pm – all are welcome to attend! 

This will be a chance for you to hear from all the Candidates and ask about issues that matter to you.

If you have a question that you would like us to consider for the candidates, you can ask it on the night or submit your question here. 

There will be free food, get involved!

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Student ​​​Support Networks

Our Wellbeing and Mental Health team run a number of Student Support Networks to help you connect with other students who may have a similar background or who may be having a similar student experience to you.

They’re all free to join and online – but some events do take place in-person.

Student Parent Support Network

The Student Parent Support Network is a friendly and supportive space for students at any stage on their parenting journey.

Click here to join the network

You can find the Essential Agreements at the top of the Teams page on the ‘general’ channel.

If you have any questions, please  contact the wellbeing team at wellbeing@chester.ac.uk​​​

We look forward to meeting with you on the network.

Student Menopause ​​​Support Network

Our Student Menopause Support Network​ is a place where we can all s​​​​​​hare resources, hints and tips, and support each other through the menopause.

Click here to join the network​

You can find the Essential Agreements at the top of the Teams page on the ‘general’ channel.

Men’s Student Space Network

The Student Men’s Space Support Network is a friendly and supportive space for those that identify as Male to be able to talk about all aspects of being male including Wellbeing.

Click here to join the network

You can find the Essential Agreements at the top of the Teams page on the ‘general’ channel.

LGBTQ+ Student Support Network

Our LGBTQ+ Student Support Network welcomes all University of Chester students, from all sites, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning.  

The “+” sign represents gender identities and sexual orientations not included in the term LGBTQ and ensures we will always be inclusive of everyone in our community.   

Click here to join. 

We really hope that you will find this network a supportive space for students in our community.  

This network aims to: 

  • Create an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. 
  • Provide a safe space for discussion on LGBTQ+ issues. 
  • Host expert speakers on LGBTQ+ topics. 
  • Share information about LGBTQ+ events within and external to the University. 
  • Promote awareness of LGBTQ+ support.  

If you have any questions about any of our networks, please email wellbeing@chester.ac.uk.

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Meet the Wellbeing Advisers

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Start Date: 1 March 2023 3:30 pm

End Date: 1 March 2023 4:30 pm

Location: Online

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Join us for this session to meet your team of Wellbeing Advisers. Find out what support is available to you for your wellbeing and mental health, and how to access it. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions. Click here to join the meeting

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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Meet their Service Dog

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Start Date: 2 March 2023 6:30 pm

End Date: 2 March 2023 8:30 pm

Location: Anna Sutton 013, Exton Park

The @hearingdogs charity are coming to give us a talk about the work that they do. They will also be bringing their service dog.

We are very excited about this – to raise more awareness of the charity and to welcome other societies to invite some of their members too!! Even if you aren’t in a society, feel free to come along and get involved – everyone is welcome!

If you are able to, please bring £1 or £2 to donate to the charity on the day. This is not compulsory but very much appreciated!

Any questions, feel free to message.

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National Student Money Week 2023 – The Basics of Budgeting

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Start Date: 28 February 2023 1:30 pm

End Date: 28 February 2023 2:00 pm

Location: Online

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National Student Money Week is the perfect time to learn how to make your money stretch further. Budgeting is one of the most important things you can do as a student, but very few students actually do it. This helpful and informative session with our Student Money Adviser Carl is a great opportunity to learn how to create a budget that actually works, so you can save some money and worry a little less about your finances. This session is relevant to all students, whether you’re a first year getting to grips with student life, or a seasoned student who’s tackling energy bills in a private rental property. Join us and learn how to navigate the numbers and make your money work for you! Link to register – shorturl.at/moqwT


Any questions, please email Carl Christie – carl.christie@chester.ac.uk

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National Student Money Week 2023 – Money Saving Top 10

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Start Date: 2 March 2023 10:30 am

End Date: 2 March 2023 11:00 am

Location: Online

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National Student Money Week is the perfect time to learn how to make your money stretch further. This helpful and informative session with our Student Money Adviser Carl is a great opportunity to get a head start. He’ll be tackling everything from the food shop to your energy bills as he counts down the top ten ways to save money and make the most of your budget. This session is relevant to all students, whether you’re a first year getting to grips with student life, or a seasoned student who’s tackling energy bills in a private rental property. Join us and learn how to navigate the numbers and make your money work for you! Link to register – shorturl.at/cHZ38.
Any questions, please email Carl Christie – carl.christie@chester.ac.uk

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