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New Year resolutions: Make the most of our support services

Starting the year with new goals? The University of Chester has a range of support services to help you make 2026 your best year yet.

Get Active

Sport and Active Lifestyle have launched a brand-new timetable of classes and activeCHESTER sessions—all FREE for UoC staff and students.

Find out more!

Boost Your Writing Skills

Whether you want to sharpen your writing or improve your verbal communication, support is available from RLF Fellow Caroline Corcoran and the Academic Skills Team.

Find out more: Caroline Corcoran & Academic Skills

Manage Your Money

Need budgeting advice? The Your Money Team can help you plan your student budget further.

Find out more about their support!

To arrange an appointment, simply contact the Student ​Services Helpdesk by calling 01244 511550 or by submitting an online enquiry form. ​​

Plan Your Future

The Careers and Employability Team is available Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm, offering guidance to help you develop your skills and prepare for your next steps.

Find out more!

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New gym opening times and fitness classes

From 12th January, the fitness suite and swimming pool will have new opening times.

Gym (Fitness Suite)

The gym will now be open:

  • Monday to Friday: 7am – 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Swimming Pool

  • Monday to Friday: 12pm – 2pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:15am – 8:45am

Please note: Swim times are subject to change depending on staff availability and usage demands. For the latest updates, please visit Sport and Active Lifestyle’s Instagram or call 01244 513 452.

Fitness Classes

New fitness classes will also be available from 12th January! Visit the Sport and Active Lifestyle timetable and book any session for free via Playwaze.

New addition: Unirox!

Unirox is suitable for all fitness levels, from athletes and fitness enthusiasts to those who simply want to challenge themselves. This is a class for everyone.

You will alternate between running and eight functional workout stations, which include sled pushes, burpee broad jumps, wall balls and more. Over the course of just under an hour, you will compete in pairs to complete all workout stations and runs under timed conditions.

Every Thursday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm in the Gymnasium.

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GradGO! Careers Fair 2026

Start Date: 3 March 2026 10:30 am

End Date: 3 March 2026 2:30 pm

Location: Small Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road), Chester

Your future starts here: GradGO! Careers Fair

Are you ready to start your career journey? The GradGO! Careers Fair is your exclusive opportunity to connect with local employers, to explore graduate roles and to gain invaluable career insights within a small, relaxed space.

Why attend?

  • Direct Employer Access: Meet recruiters from companies with local opportunities eager to hire talented graduates like you.
  • Tailored Opportunities: Explore roles aligned with your skills, interests and aspirations.
  • Networking: Make connections and a lasting impression with recruiters and employers.
  • Careers Advice: Get tips from our Careers and Employability Consultants and discover what it takes to stand out in a competitive job market.
  • It’s Your Future: Start shaping the career you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Who should attend?

  • Final-year students preparing to take their next big step.
  • Anyone looking for inspiration, advice or their first graduate role.

Check back soon for confirmed employers who will be visiting the University of Chester!

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activeCHESTER Multisport

Start Date: 18 December 2025 6:00 pm

End Date: 18 December 2025 7:00 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

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Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun multisport session. Featuring a range of activities such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, a chill area and more. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. Rotate around the activities and meet new people in this social session. No prior experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road).

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activeCHESTER Badminton

Start Date: 18 December 2025 5:00 pm

End Date: 18 December 2025 6:00 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

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Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun Badminton session. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. Rotate around the courts and meet new people in this social session. No prior Badminton experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road).

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activeCHESTER Indoor Cricket

Start Date: 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

End Date: 16 December 2025 8:30 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

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Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun indoor Cricket session. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. No prior experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Rules of the game will be decided upon arrival with all present. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road).

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activeCHESTER Dodgeball or Handball

Start Date: 16 December 2025 6:30 pm

End Date: 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

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Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun Dodgeball or Handball session. We will be rotating the activities based on demand each week. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. No prior experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road).

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activeCHESTER Indoor Tennis & Basketball

Start Date: 14 December 2025 4:00 pm

End Date: 14 December 2025 5:30 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

Book Now

Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun Indoor Tennis/Basketball session. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. Rotate around the courts and meet new people in this social session. No prior Tennis experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road).

Please note we do not have full sized indoor courts, this will be pop up nets on badminton courts.

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activeCHESTER Badminton

Start Date: 14 December 2025 2:30 pm

End Date: 14 December 2025 4:00 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

Book Now

Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun Badminton session. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. Rotate around the courts and meet new people in this social session. No prior Badminton experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park (Parkgate Road).

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activeCHESTER Table Tennis

Start Date: 14 December 2025 1:00 pm

End Date: 14 December 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Small Hall, University of Chester Exton Park Site, Parkgate Road, Chester, UK

Book Now

Join our activeCHESTER Team for a social, not seriously competitive and fun Table Tennis session. FREE of charge to all University of Chester staff and students. Rotate around the tables and meet new people in this social session. No prior Table Tennis experience or skills required, all equipment provided. Please arrive casually dressed for exercise, with comfortable shoes. Held in the Small Hall, Exton Park.

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