Start Date: 13 April 2026 11:30 am
End Date: 13 April 2026 1:30 pm
Location: Wheeler Library
Drop-in and ask your librarians a question. No need to book.
We can help you:
Start Date: 24 April 2026 1:00 pm
End Date: 24 April 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Meet outside Grosvenor Accommodation, by the picnic benches, Exton Park.
Join Chester Zoo on campus as we take part in the City Nature Challenge – uploading as many photos of wildlife as possible to iNaturalist.
✅ No experience needed, come along and get involved!
This event will be ran by Chester Zoo, in collaboration with the Volunteering Team and the Sustainability Team.
Register your interest on Volunteer Hub to receive a reminder email from the Volunteering Team, or email them with any questions volunteering@chester.ac.uk
You can find out more about City Nature Challenge here.
Looking to celebrate your Graduation locally?
Here are some fantastic offers from city centre businesses to help you mark the occasion:
La Mer (inside H Beauty) – Complimentary hand/arm massage or hydration service. Plus, receive a free leather beauty bag worth £50 and two 5ml gifts during the graduation period with a £200 spend. Show student ID.
Pars Kahve – 10% off the total bill for graduating students and their table on 25–26 March. Pre‑booking required, and the discount must be mentioned when booking. Show student ID.
Brook Taverner – 15% off full‑price graduation outfits throughout March. Show student ID.
Rio Chester – Free glass of prosecco when guests mention graduation in their booking. Offer valid 25–26 March. Show student ID.
The Hole in Wand – Enjoy 9 holes of Wizard Golf, a Magical Potion, a basic cocktail, and a digital photo for the price of an adult ticket. Show student ID.
Funky Cow – 10% discount for graduating students on 25–26 March.
Urbano 32 – 2‑for‑1 pizza every Thursday.
TBC Bar – 2‑for‑1 classic cocktails, 5pm–9pm.
The Botanist – Happy Hour every weekday, 4pm–7pm.
BO and Bean – 25% off for Graduates this week Monday – Friday.
For more information and additional offers, please visit: https://www.chesterbid.co.uk/offers/
Start Date: 29 April 2026 6:00 pm
End Date: 29 April 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Online
If you are passionate about History, curious about Archaeology and its place in contemporary society, or interested in developing your career within the Heritage sector, join us online on 29th April 2026 to learn more about our Postgraduate courses in History, Archaeology, and Heritage.
During the session, you will be introduced to our interdisciplinary curriculum, which provides advanced research training, critical approaches to the past, and opportunities to engage with archaeological and heritage professionals. You will also hear directly from course leaders and gain an overview of the pathways available.
If you have any questions ahead of the online event, you are welcome to contact the course leaders: Professor Tim Grady (MA History), Dr Caroline Pudney (MA Public Archaeology), Dr Amy Gray Jones (MA Death and Memory), Dr Morn Capper (MSc Museums and Heritage Practice), and Professor Howard Williams (MRes Archaeology).
Start Date: 22 April 2026 2:00 pm
End Date: 22 April 2026 3:30 pm
Location: History & Archaeology Hub, Ground Floor, Alexandra House, Exton Park, Chester
If you have an interest in history, archaeology, heritage, or the ways past societies are interpreted today, this on‑site event will introduce you to our postgraduate opportunities in these areas.
Join us on site on 22nd April 2026 to explore our interdisciplinary curriculum, designed to develop advanced research skills, critical perspectives, and practical experience alongside archaeological and heritage professionals. You will have the chance to meet course leaders, tour our on‑site learning spaces, and see examples of our specialist equipment in use.
If you have questions before the event, you are welcome to contact the relevant course leaders: Professor Tim Grady (MA History), Dr Caroline Pudney (MA Public Archaeology), Dr Amy Gray Jones (MA Death and Memory), Dr Morn Capper (MSc Museums and Heritage Practice), and Professor Howard Williams (MRes Archaeology).
Start Date: 22 April 2026 12:00 pm
End Date: 22 April 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Online
If you already hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nurse (level 1) or as a midwife, you are invited to join our online information session about the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health).
During the session, you will:
Start Date: 15 April 2026 5:30 pm
End Date: 15 April 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.
Start Date: 24 March 2026 2:00 pm
End Date: 24 March 2026 2:30 pm
Location: Online (Teams)
You are conducting a systematic review. You have completed your literature search. What next?
In this session, you will learn:
Please note this session WILL NOT cover meta-analysis or applying inclusion/exclusion criteria.
It will also briefly introduce EndNote as a tool you may wish to consider using, but functionality is only covered in dedicated sessions.
Any questions? Please contact academiclibrarians@chester.ac.uk
Start Date: 19 March 2026 2:30 pm
End Date: 19 March 2026 3:30 pm
Location: Online (Teams)
A considered, replicable, transparent literature search forms the basis of a systematic review.
Learn how to plan and construct an effective literature search, gain advice on where to look for the most relevant literature for your discipline, and suggestions for documenting your search and search results.
This session will enable you to:
Any questions? Please contact academiclibrarians@chester.ac.uk
Start Date: 19 March 2026 10:30 am
End Date: 19 March 2026 11:30 am
Location: Online (Teams)
Did you know that the University provides a wide range of audio-visual resources that you can access 24/7 for your research?
From Box of Broadcasts (for television shows, documentaries and film) and Kanopy Film to Naxos Music and Rocks Back Pages (for musical streaming and music journalism/magazines). This session will show you how to locate all of these resources as well as Digital Theatre Plus for filmed productions, dramatology, writers, directors and performance criticism.
All students are welcome to this session, it might be particularly helpful for Music, Media and Performance, Social and Political Science, Humanities and Education.
Any questions? Please contact academiclibrarians@chester.ac.uk
