Creative Campus, Kingsway is the University of Chester’s Creative Hub and is home to courses within the areas of art, design, music, media and performance.
From the Outdoor Amphitheatre to the specialist facilities, the site is packed with amazing spaces for our creative students.
Here’s everything you need to know for your next visit:
Site opening times:
- Building: 6am-11pm Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm Saturday-Sunday
Security:
- 01244 515876
- Exton Park Security 01244 511541
Building codes:
CKW: Creative Campus, Kingsway
Where to eat/hang out:
As part of the University’s commitment to sustainability and reducing plastic packaging, we no longer offer single-use paper cups in our catering outlets: students can use a drop and swap scheme when purchasing hot drinks.
We take allergens seriously at the University so please speak to one of our onsite catering team if you have any specific dietary requirements and we will be happy to cater for you.
- Wild
- CKW061
- Open: 8am-4pm
The relaxed catering outlet at Creative Campus Kingsway feature students’ visual artwork so you can enjoy a break in our stylish surroundings with cafeteria seating and comfy sofas.
Our Catering team prides itself on providing meals that are affordable and nutritious for our customers. In the morning you can grab a delicious pastry and a hot breakfast or join us for lunch where we offer traditional hot meals, international cuisine, healthy nutritious options and value meals. We also offer fresh cakes and a selection of light bites and grab-and-go options.
The integrated coffee bar is where our barista trained staff proudly serve Starbucks coffee ensuring you can enjoy a perfect cup of coffee either in-house or takeaway.
We take allergens seriously at the University, so please speak to one of our onsite catering team if you have specific dietary requirements, and we will be happy to cater for you.
- Student Common Room
- CKW062
With microwaves, sinks, sofas and kettles, our Student Common Room is the perfect place to hang out with friends or eat your lunch.
Where to study:
- Learning Resources Centre
- CK030
- Open: 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday
The Learning Resources Centre at Creative Campus, Kingsway is a reference library which holds book collections for the School for the Creative Industries.
The book stock is largely reference only, but students can borrow books from any University of Chester library by requesting them to be sent to Kingsway for collection. Students also have access to a wealth of virtual resources including: Naxos Music Library, Rock’s Backpages, Digital Theatre Plus, journal databases JSTOR and Project MUSE and many ebooks and journals.
The Learning Resources Centre has a computer and study area which includes social learning and quiet study spaces. As a student at the Creative Campus, Kingsway, you can access all of the University’s IT services, including free Wi-Fi, the University App and a network account
We offer a range of library development sessions throughout the year to help you engage with the vast resources we offer. These sessions are designed to support you through your academic studies. You can find out more about our upcoming events via our Portal pages.
You can also book a 1-2-1 appointment with our dedicated Academic Librarians to have a more in-depth discussion about how to make the best use of our resources.
You can find more information and make an appointment with our Academic Liaison Librarian team on our Moodle pages or get in touch via academiclibrarians@chester.ac.uk
Find out more about our drop-in and bookable study spaces.
What divisions study here?
- Art, Design and Innovation
- Communication, Screen and Performance
Sports facilities:
Outdoor grass pitches
Help and support:
- Connect Hub
- CKW122
- 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday
The Connect Hub is a faculty-based service to help you have a great student experience.
Based on the first floor in the library at Creative Campus Kingsway the team will help to answer any enquiry you might have, signposting where necessary and triaging for more comprehensive support.
Student Services
The teams within Student Services can help you with key areas which may be impacting your life or your student experience, including; Wellbeing, Mental Health and Counselling; Disability and Inclusion; Financial Support; Student Safety; SVLO (Sexual Violence Liaison Officer Service).
To help us understand the support you need, booking an appointment with one of our services, will require you to have a quick phone call with a member of the Helpdesk team to talk through your situation.
We know asking for help can sometimes be difficult, and the situations you want to discuss can be very personal. However, please be assured we’re here to help and by giving us as much information as possible, we can make sure you get the support you need as quickly as possible.
Student Services are available 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 4pm on Fridays.
To access Student Services, you can:
- Email: studentservices@chester.ac.uk
- Telephone: 01244 511550
If you have any Accommodation issues or need to report a fault, call in to the Accommodation Office situated next to the University Shop.
Academic Skills (ASk)
Whatever your programme or year of study, or educational background, the Academic Skills team are here to give you friendly, flexible support to build confidence in your skills. Click here to find out more. dly, flexible support to build confidence in your skills. Click here to find out more.
Chaplaincy:
All students have access to the ground floor Wellbeing Room for prayer or quiet reflection. Please contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk for further details.
Chaplains are here for you if you need a chat or want to talk something over, and we support people of all faiths and no faith. We are good listeners and can help you to access other support if you need it. Come and see us at the Community Hub and Chaplaincy next to Binks, Exton Park: Monday-Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm, or email chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk and we’ll get back to you.
CSU:
The easiest way to find out what CSU have to offer is to check out our website: www.chestersu.com.
We are physically located at Exton Park in Chester – but by being a student at the University of Chester, you are automatically a member of the Students’ Union, so you can get access to our services regardless of what centre you study at.
So, you may be thinking to yourself, what does a Students’ Union actually do? Well, we exist for the sole purpose of helping students love their student life. We do this in a number of ways, through various services:
- Voice – represent your views on student experience
- Opportunities – join a society and run events!
- Democracy – become one of our officers
- Advice – seek free and independent advice