Support and Opportunities

From Health and Fitness and Mental Health to Careers and Chaplaincy, we have a wide range of support services available to all students. Plus, we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in student life.

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Support for final year students

We know the final year of your degree can be pretty stressful but there’s lots of support on offer from various teams across the...

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How to be an active bystander

What do we mean by ‘active bystander’? An active bystander (or upstander) means being aware of when someone’s behaviour is inappropriate and choosing to...

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Free support from Royal Literary Fund Fellow Caroline Corcoran

As part of an educational initiative to allow writers to share their expertise, the University has a Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellow – and...

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Top tips for getting on with your housemates

As assignment deadlines draw close, it’s normal for tensions to rise in your accommodation and for arguments to spill out with your housemates. Check...

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Sport and Active Lifestyle

At Chester, we are committed to looking after your fitness, health and wellbeing whilst at University and we offer a variety of facilities, programmes,...

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How can a mentor help your career?

Finding a mentor who can help you transition from university into your chosen industry can be invaluable when it comes to your future career....

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Top tips for managing your time

Managing your time effectively can be tricky thing to master. Whether you’ve got a packed timetable and lots of extra-curricular activities or you have...

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The five barriers to seeking debt advice

Debt happens. When you think about it, it’s a common part of life for many people. Millions of people have mortgages, car finance, credit...

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Financial wellbeing: How to talk about money

How would you feel if someone started talking to you about money? Awkward? Nervous? Like you want to change the subject? The truth is,...

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Five ways to boost your financial fitness

Financial fitness is about feeling comfortable and in control of your financial position. It means having the knowledge and confidence to make the most...

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Applying for a UniJob role as an international student

What is UniJob? UniJob is a recruitment service run by Careers and Employability at the University. UniJob staff work with colleagues in academic and...