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.

Cost of living: Free period products

As part of our Cost of Living campaign, we’ve teamed up with Chester Students’ Union (CSU) to offer free period products. Free vending machines...

Support and Opportunities

Cost of living: Buy Now Pay Later – Should you use it?

Buy Now Pay Later is everywhere right now. It’s estimated we spend close to £1 billion per month in this way, and there’s an...

Support and Opportunities

Academic support for all students

Whatever your needs, wherever and whenever you are working, the University provides you with a range of services and tools to develop your academic...

Support and Opportunities

Cost of living: Quick and easy ways to save energy at home

If you live in private rented accommodation during your time as a student, you might be responsible for paying for energy. Many student lets...

Support and Opportunities

Cost of living: Gambling – Recognising the signs of a problem and what to do about it

The cost-of-living crisis has put extra strain on budgets, and you might be tempted to take up, or return to gambling, to make some...

Support and Opportunities

Cost of living: How to eat well for less

Food has a direct impact on your life and can influence how healthy you feel, how well you’re able to focus on studying, and...

News/Features

Recovery Friendly University Pledge

We’re pleased to announce that on Monday 6 March, The University of Chester will become the second university in the UK to sign the...

Support and Opportunities

Student Support Networks

Our Wellbeing and Mental Health team run a number of Student Support Networks to help you connect with other students who may have a...

Support and Opportunities

Academic Skills Support

Did you know we have a team here at the University of Chester who are dedicated to helping you to strengthen the skills you...

Support and Opportunities

Student Circus – a careers platform for international students

Student Circus is an online job search platform dedicated to international students, giving you unlimited access to thousands of filtered visa-enabled opportunities in the...