Chaplaincy: Anti‑Bullying Tea Party
Start Date: 12 May 2026 1:30 pm
End Date: 12 May 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Chaplaincy, Exton Park Campus
A gentle, supportive event promoting kindness, respect, and community. With tea and cake!
Author: Michal Orlowski
Chaplaincy: Kingsway Pop‑Up (Lunchtime)
Start Date: 11 May 2026 12:00 pm
End Date: 11 May 2026 2:00 pm
Location: Kingsway Creative Campus
A lunchtime Chaplaincy-led pop‑up offering creative activities to support wellbeing.
Chaplaincy: Gardening (Vertical Gardening for Wildlife)
Start Date: 7 May 2026 11:00 am
End Date: 7 May 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Chaplaincy, Exton Park Campus
Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm to our Wellbeing Garden where we will be creating a wildlife‑friendly vertical garden.
Chaplaincy: Neurodivergent Drop‑In
Start Date: 6 May 2026 2:00 pm
End Date: 6 May 2026 4:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Chaplaincy, Exton Park Campus
A welcoming neurodivergent drop-in offering a calm, inclusive space to talk and access advice and support. Come as you are, whether you need guidance, a listening ear, or help navigating things, you’re welcome here.
Chaplaincy: Art Workshop – Mandalas
Start Date: 5 May 2026 3:30 pm
End Date: 5 May 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Chaplaincy, Exton Park Campus
A calming creative session using patterns and colour to support mindfulness, relaxation, and self‑expression.
Library Overdue & Lost Book Amnesty
Do you have any overdue or lost library books? The library is running a ‘Book Amnesty from April to June 2026’, allowing you to return late or lost items without any penalties.
What this means for you:
- No fines, regardless of how long items have been overdue
- Books can be returned to any library helpdesk during the amnesty period
- If you’ve recently found a book you thought was lost, simply bring it back: no questions asked
This is a great opportunity to return anything you’ve borrowed, stress‑free, and help keep the library’s collections available for everyone.
If you have any questions, our library team will be happy to help!
Teacher Training Programmes – Drop-in
Start Date: 13 May 2026 1:00 pm
End Date: 13 May 2026 2:00 pm
Location: School of Education Building Foyer
Graduating Soon? Thinking About Teaching?
If you’re an existing student about to graduate and considering a career in teaching, we’ve got a great opportunity for you to explore your options!
Join us for a drop-in session where you can:
- Chat with colleagues and experienced educators
- Learn about available teacher training programmes (PG routes)
- Discover bursaries and funding options
- Find out which programmes are still recruiting for both Primary and Secondary teaching
No need to book – just drop in, ask questions, and see where teaching could take you!
TedxUoChester
Start Date: 28 April 2026 9:00 am
End Date: 28 April 2026 2:00 pm
Location: Creative Campus Kingsway
- Tuesday 28th April
- 9am-2pm
- Creative Campus Kingsway
TedxUoChester returns to Creative Campus Kingsway for another day of inspiring and enlightening talks from a variety of speakers.
This year’s theme is “Resilient by Nature: Nurturing Health and Wellness for a Changing World” – and several exciting speakers have already been confirmed.
There are still some tickets left, so act fast and secure a seat to see talks from our inspirational line up of speakers. Your ticket includes lunch.
Postgraduate Open Evening
Start Date: 10 June 2026 5:30 pm
End Date: 10 June 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Exton Park, Chester
Are you thinking about your next steps after graduation? Then join us at our Postgraduate Open Evening at the University of Chester.
This June, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Speak with academic staff about your subject area of interest.
- Find out more about postgraduate study options, entry requirements, and course content.
- Get advice on postgraduate finance, funding, and accommodation.
- Learn whether you’re eligible for our Graduate Loyalty Discount, which offers 20% off tuition fees for selected Master’s courses in 2026/27.
If you’re considering further study, this is the perfect chance to get your questions answered and discover the right path for you.
Childhood, Education and Professional Development Postgraduate Information Event
Start Date: 10 June 2026 5:30 pm
End Date: 10 June 2026 6:30 pm
Location: Online
Our postgraduate CEPD courses give you the opportunity to develop your professional skills and build your confidence as a researcher. You will study within a community that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and reflective practice. Each specialist course is designed to remain relevant in a changing education sector, helping you to shape your development in a way that supports your future ambitions.
At our information evenings, you will hear how we can tailor your learning to your professional interests and goals. You will find out how the courses support you in developing your pedagogical, curricular, and subject‑specific knowledge, and explore the pathways available to strengthen your practice, personal development, and academic progress.
You will also meet members of the teaching team, who are active researchers with experience across regional, national, and international contexts. These sessions offer a straightforward introduction to postgraduate study and what you can expect from continuing your professional development with us.
