Start Date: 29 September 2024 11:30 am
End Date: 29 September 2024 1:30 pm
Location: University Chapel, Exton Park
Come and spend some time in our beautiful chapel, which some of the first students here helped to build in the 1840s. Join in worship led by our chaplains and enjoy a shared lunch.
Start Date: 30 September 2024 1:00 pm
End Date: 30 September 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
If you hold a student visa or a short-term study visa and are enrolled in a course lasting six months or longer, you will need to collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in Chester. If your BRP has been delivered to the University, you can pick it up during one of our International Student Welcome Days!
You are only required to attend one of these events. You will receive further instructions from the Study Visa team regarding the collection of your BRP. For additional guidance, please refer to our guide to help you make the most of your day.
International Student Welcome Day Schedule:
Dates: September 30th, October 7th, October 14th
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Essential Tasks to Complete:
Additional Activities:
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Start Date: 14 October 2024 10:00 am
End Date: 14 October 2024 3:00 pm
Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
We encourage you to attend this event if your course date starts after 7 October 2024.
All Overseas fee status students need to present their immigration documents to the University at one of these International Student Welcome events. If your BRP has been delivered to the University, you can also collect that at the same event. Please check your inbox for emails from studyvisa@chester.ac.uk for further details.
International Student Welcome Day Schedule:
Dates: 14 October
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Essential Tasks to Complete:
Additional Activities:
There will also be a small Information Hub where you can meet different teams from across the University.
Start Date: 7 October 2024 10:00 am
End Date: 7 October 2024 3:00 pm
Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
We encourage you to attend this event if your course date starts before or on 7 October 2024
All Overseas fee status students need to present their immigration documents to the University at one of these International Student Welcome events. If your BRP has been delivered to the University, you can also collect that at the same event. Please check your inbox for emails from studyvisa@chester.ac.uk for further details.
International Student Welcome Day Schedule:
Date: Monday 7 October
Time: 10am–3pm
Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park
Essential Tasks to Complete:
Additional Activities:
There will also be a small Information Hub where you can meet different teams from across the University.
Start Date: 22 September 2024 3:30 pm
End Date: 22 September 2024 4:45 pm
Location: Union Bar, Exton Park, Chester
Kickstart your social life at Chester Students’ Union’s Speed-Friending Event, hosted by CSU President Lily Watson! Connect with other students in a fun, relaxed setting from 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm with the help of ice-breaker questions, followed by a summer BBQ in the Garden.
For just £7, your ticket includes speed friending plus a delicious BBQ meal and a refreshing cocktail or non-alcoholic mocktail. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy some tasty treats! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your social circle and start the year off right.
Grab your ticket and get ready to mix, mingle, and make friends!
Purchase your ticket here https://chestersu.native.fm/event/csu-speed-friending-bbq/229504
Start Date: 24 September 2024 12:00 pm
End Date: 24 September 2024 1:30 pm
Location: Marriss House, University Centre Birkenhead
Join us for a Bridgeton Inspired Mixer!
Step into the world of Bridgerton at our Student Social Mixer!
Join us from 12:00 – 13:30 on Tuesday 24th September as part of Welcome Week at Marriss House, for a chance to enjoy delicious Apple and Elderflower mocktails and cupcakes while meeting fellow students through an informal icebreaker activity.
Don’t miss the Chester Students’ Union Stall —your chance to discover all that we offer and how we can support you during your time at University Centre Birkenhead. Whether you’re new to the university or looking to expand your social circle, Mixer and Mocktails is a great way to get to know your fellow students! https://chestersu.native.fm/event/birkenhead-csu-student-mixer-and-mocktails/229620
Start Date: 23 September 2024 12:00 pm
End Date: 23 September 2024 1:30 pm
Location: 1st Floor, Time Square, University Centre Warrington
Join us from 12:00 – 13:30 on Monday 23th September on the 1st Floor of Time Square for delicious mocktails and cupcakes while meeting fellow students through an informal icebreaker activity.
Don’t miss the Chester Students’ Union Stall—your chance to discover all that we offer and how we can support you during your time at University Centre Warrington.
Whether you’re new to the university or are looking to expand your social circle, this lunch time mixer is a great way to get to know your fellow students! https://chestersu.native.fm/event/warrington-csu-student-mixer-and-mocktails/229513
Start Date: 23 September 2024 7:30 pm
End Date: 23 September 2024 8:30 pm
Location: Foyer, Chester Students' Union, Exton Park
Lily’s Pad is a monthly social, launching Welcome Week 2024!
CSU President Lily Watson is hosting a new monthly social ‘Lily’s Pad’!
The first in the monthly events series is Wii Sports Night. Bringing you that classic family night feel, sign up in teams or as an individual to be part of the WII Sports Night.
From bowling, boxing and running there is a virtual event everyone can be a part of.
Held in our very own CSU building at 7:30pm on the 23/09/2024. Pop down and get involved. No need to book on, just come along either by yourself or in a group and we will put you into teams!
https://chestersu.native.fm/event/csu-lilys-pad-presents-wii-sports-night/229586
Start Date: 25 September 2024 10:00 am
End Date: 25 September 2024 4:00 pm
Location: Small Hall, Exton Park
Vintage Folk bring one-of-a-kind vintage sustainable gems from 80’s, 90’s and Y2K straight to student wardrobes for bargain prices.
Chester Students’ Union is excited to bring you a Vintage Fashion Market in the Small Hall. Explore a unique collection of pre-loved vintage clothing, featuring top brands and iconic styles from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras.
Whether you’re a fan of bold ’80s prints, the grunge vibes of the ’90s, or the chic and sporty trends of the early 2000s, our market has something for every vintage lover. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces that will set your wardrobe apart and make a statement on campus this year.
Don’t miss this chance to shop sustainable, stylish fashion at unbeatable prices.
https://chestersu.native.fm/event/csu-vintage-fashion-market/229621
Start Date: 24 September 2024 3:00 pm
End Date: 24 September 2024 4:30 pm
Location: Union Bar, Exton Park, Chester
Chester Students Union is excited to welcome ‘Life in Chester’ to Welcome Week for a fun and creative workshop: Beads in the Bar! Whether you love crafting or are just looking for a relaxed way to meet new people, this event is the perfect opportunity to make friends while making something unique.
Join us on Tuesday 24th September, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM for an afternoon of creativity and connection. You’ll get to design and create your own bead bracelets and bead chains for your phone—perfect keepsakes or gifts to remember the start of your university journey.
Funding from Chester Students’ Union has meant tickets will be subsidised from £15 to just £5!
Your £5 ticket covers everything you need, including all bead-making materials and a refreshing mocktail or cocktail to enjoy while you make.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to grab your ticket early and secure your spot!
Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind, get creative, and make new friendships. We can’t wait to see you there!
Life in Chester are made up of three besties Georgia, Emily and Matilda, recent University of Chester Graduates who have built an insta and tiktok following of over 42K with their ‘things to do in Chester’ and programme of creative social events!
https://chestersu.native.fm/event/life-in-chester-presents-beads-in-the-bar/229589
