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: Balancing work and studies to boost your income

In addition to boosting your bank account, working while you study can also add a spark to your CV and help you to develop...

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...

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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...

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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...

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Get connected with our Employer Engagement Team

Based within Careers and Employability, our Employer Engagement Team is a specialist group of staff dedicated to connecting you with external employers and businesses....

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Useful Support Contacts – Emergency Situations

Know where to get help in an emergency whilst at the University of Chester? If you’re at one of our sites or in University...

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Student safety at the University of Chester

As a University of Chester student, your safety is extremely important to us. In 2021, we ran an all student Campus Climate Survey to gather...

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The University of Chester Beehives

The University of Chester bee team began in 2021 as a collaboration between the Grounds and Gardens team and also the Catering team who...

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Chester’s Citizen Student Strategy

Written by University of Chester’s VC Eunice Simmons What is the Citizen Student Strategy? Our University Strategy aims to give you a purposeful education...

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Volunteering – get involved!

Are you looking to make a difference? Want to make a positive impact in our society? If so, then the Volunteering and Mentoring team...

Support and Opportunities

Be your own boss with the Venture Programme

Thinking of starting your own business or pursuing a freelance career? The Venture Programme consists of a series of events, support and guidance to...