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 University:

Learning and Information Services

Student Services

Sport and Active Lifestyle

Careers and Employability

Chaplaincy

Student on laptop

Learning and Information Services

Libraries 

We offer a range of training services and opportunities to help all students with physical and electronic resources: 

We provide a rolling programme of  Library Skills webinars throughout the year. 

We also have a number of other training opportunities available including: 

  • We offer specialist 1-2-1 support to help you find appropriate resources for your studies.  You can book a 1-2-1 appointment with an Academic Liaison Librarian here 

If you can’t find the resources that you need for your studies through Library Search, we can help you to obtain material using our On Demand service.  You can request journal articles, book chapters and books here. 

Academic Skills (ASk) 

The Academic Skills Team is here to support you in developing key academic skills, from enhancing your writing to building confidence in analysing statistical data. Alongside a wide range of online resources designed in collaboration with students, we provide a range of skills-focused sessions and events, bespoke ASk Together sessions for groups of friends and classmates, an email feedback service, and 1-2-1 appointments (both face-to-face and online).  

Please go to our Moodle pages Academic Skills and Maths & Statistics to explore our resources (including our podcast The Skills Pod) and to see available appointments. Visit our Events page to book upcoming ASk workshops and webinars. You can also find us on  Instagram or Facebook or get in touch with any questions via  ASk@chester.ac.uk 

Print Services 

Print Services are situated on Exton Park, on the ground floor of Seaborne Library. 

The staff can offer advice on any print job, provide quotes and give information about turnaround times.  

Services: 

  • Stationary and Business Cards 
  • Flyers, Leaflets, Brochures, and Booklets 
  • Newsletters 
  • Posters and Large Format Printing 
  • Indoor Banner Stands 
  • Canvas Prints 
  • Finishing, Binding and Folding 

Contact: 

  • Phone: ext 3460 

Opening hours: 

  • 9am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday 
  • 9am – 4pm Friday 

 
How do I order? 

Ordering is easy, you can either call us (ext. 3460) with your request or send an e-mail to print@chester.ac.uk . We accept work in either hard copy, or as a PDF file or sent by e-mail.  

If you want to check your work before the final run or make last minute alterations, we are happy to offer a proofing service free of charge. 

How long does a job take? 

We know your work is important to you and we will endeavour to meet your delivery requirements or offer a solution that will satisfy your needs. The standard turnaround time is 5-10 working days. However, please let us know when placing the order if you need a very quick turnaround time and we will do everything possible to achieve this. 

Student Services

Wellbeing and Mental Health

The Wellbeing and Mental Health team are here for you throughout your studies. They can provide help and support on any issue which may be impacting on your studies. One-to-one appointments can take place over telephone, MS Teams, or in person at some sites. 

To find out more, or ask about booking an appointment, please email our Student Services Helpdesk at studentservices@chester.ac.uk or call 01244 511550. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm.  

Our Wellbeing and Mental Health Portal page also contains lots of useful additional information.  

Networks and sessions  

In addition to our one-to-one support, we also host a number of Student Peer Support Networks. Our networks are safe spaces for students who may have a shared background or be going through similar experiences to connect, support, and share tips and information with each other.  

We currently have the following networks:  

  • Student Parent Support Network  
  • Student Menopause Network  
  • Student LGBTQ+ Network 
  • Men’s Network 
  • Care Experienced Peer Support Group 
  • Estranged Students Peer Support Group 
  • Carer Peer Support Group 
  • Refugee Peer Support Group 

We also offer group-based sessions, on a range of supportive topics, throughout the academic year. Click here to view upcoming sessions and to find out more about our student networks.  

Student Assistance Programme 

Our Student Assistance Programme (SAP) offers additional support alongside our university services. It provides you with immediate advice and practical guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.   

Sometimes, simply talking through your issues with someone, in the moment, can be a great relief. Call the 24/7 helpline for free: 0800 028 3766 to talk through any problem. Support includes counselling, exploring mental health concerns and also the option to obtain guidance on personal, financial and legal matters.   

If English isn’t your first language, SAP also provides a language line which connects you to an interpreter so you can chat in your preferred language.  

Wisdom app 

Anxious about talking on the phone? You can access support via Live Chat on the Wisdom app.   

Free for all students, the Wisdom app provides a Live Chat feature so you can receive virtual support when a Counsellor is online and available. 

On the app you’ll also find lots of useful wellbeing and mental health features, including:  

  • Wellbeing trackers 
  • Mini health checks 
  • Four-week structured health plans 
  • Access to lots of useful videos and podcasts, including yoga workouts, recipe ideas and guided meditation.  

Download it from your app store (App Store, Play Store) and enter the code MHA 146072 to get started. 

All of this support is available free of charge to all students at the University. 

Sport and Active Lifestyle

Free fitness and activeCHESTER sessions

We know university life can be stressful, particularly in the final year – that’s why we run free weekly fitness classes and activeCHESTER sessions. Open to all, these sessions are a great way to get fit and ease the stress of university life.

View the timetable and book here.

Active Wellbeing

Our Active Wellbeing Programme is a self-referral programme to support students in using movement and activity as a way to enhance their wellbeing during university life. For those experiencing anxiety, loneliness, isolation, stress, or low confidence, this free 6-week programme offers a tailored approach to incorporating physical activity into daily routines.

Being active doesn’t have to mean going to the gym – it’s about finding what works for you. Whether it’s walking, gardening, swimming, cycling, playing a sport, or trying something completely new, the programme will help you find activities you enjoy that suit your fitness level, mobility, and lifestyle. With support every step of the way, we’ll make it easy and accessible for you to get started at your own pace.

Contact activewellbeing@chester.ac.uk to find out more.

Sport and activeCHESTER PG Scholarships

  • Interested in supporting people to be active?
  • Applying for a full time Master’s course for 25-26* at the University of Chester?
  • Friendly and can chat to anyone?

Then our Sport and activeCHESTER PG Scholarships may be for you!

We’re looking for several outstanding individuals to support us in growing our social and recreational activeCHESTER programme. The role will include supporting turn up and play sessions, leagues, events and our marketing across Sport and Active Lifestyle.

This is a great opportunity for personal development, experience and networking with sport staff. No coaching qualifications are necessary.

We are also looking for students to support our Active Wellbeing Programme, supporting Inclusion and Wellbeing events throughout the year as well as working closely with the Sport Inclusion and Wellbeing Co-ordinator.

More information to follow over the coming weeks. To register your expression of interest in either roles and please email sal@chester.ac.uk including your full name, Master’s course and student ID (if applicable).

*Open to Master’s level, home students applying for a full-time programme for 2026-27.

Careers and Employability

Get a Graduate Job  

Are you searching for your first graduate job? ‘Get a Graduate Job’ brings graduate-level roles directly to you from employers we are working with. We have some fantastic roles to shout about every week, curated from our network of employers. Sign up to our mailing list to have them delivered straight into your inbox or explore CareerHub regularly. If one catches your eye, we are here to help you to apply! 

Grad Launch Internships 

Grad Launch Internships are paid internships which offer graduate-level roles, helping you become more employable. You could be working within an SME, supporting a new start-up business or making a difference within a charity, non-profit organisation or social enterprise, gaining professional experience for your CV. 

Our opportunities will go live on Monday 2 March, for six weeks, and are supportive in nature, so during this time take a look at all of them on CareerHub and apply now to: 

  • Earn £2,431.80 for 180 hours while gaining real-world, graduate-level experience 
  • Work alongside industry experts and develop skills to enhance your CV 
  • Network with professionals and build connections for your future 
  • Make a lasting impression as some traineeships may lead to a permanent role.  

Our opportunities are varied and diverse, spanning across a number of different sectors. Apply by 10 April by completing an application form through CareerHub.  

Find out more. 

GradGO! Careers Fair 2026 

  • Tuesday 3 March 2026 
  • 10.30am – 2.30pm 
  • Small Hall, Exton Park 

Are you ready to start your career journey? The GradGO! Careers Fair is your exclusive opportunity to meet with our network of employers who will be visiting our Exton Park Campus next month to talk about their open job opportunities – all of them offering local and regional graduate roles.   

Why attend?  

  • Direct employer access: Meet recruiters from companies with local opportunities eager to hire talented graduates like you.  
  • Tailored opportunities: Explore roles aligned with your skills, interests and aspirations.  
  • Networking opportunities: Make connections and a lasting impression with recruiters and employers.  
  • Careers advice: Get tips from our Career Consultants and discover what it takes to stand out in a competitive job market.  
  • It’s your future: Start shaping the career you’ve worked so hard to achieve.  

I’m interested, how can I prepare?  

  • There is no need to book – just turn up on the day at a time to suit you 

Final Year Drop-Ins 

Bring your questions to one of our ‘Final Year Drop-In’ sessions for on-the-spot information and clear signposting tailored exclusively to Final Year students. 

Gain practical guidance to help you get started; supporting you with identifying where to begin, opportunities available to you, which resources may help and how to access further support during your final year. 

To check the dates for the next drop-ins, please view the ‘Events’ page on CareerHub. 

Join our LinkedIn Group 

We invite you to join the University of Chester Careers and Employability Final Year & Graduate Network (2025/26) on LinkedIn to help you take confident next steps into work, self-employment and/or further study in your final year.   

To request to join the group, please click ‘Final Year & Graduate Network (2025/26)’.   

For further information or questions about the LinkedIn group, please email graduatesuccess@chester.ac.uk.  Students must request to join the group; acceptance is conditional to students/graduates meeting the eligibility criteria (Level 6, Postgraduates and Graduates up to 2 years). 

Getting Hired Toolkit 

The Getting Hired Toolkit is a flexible, on-demand and bite-size set of topics with engaging activities designed to help build your self-confidence, explore your next steps and understand key stages of the application process. Enhance your CV and cover letter, practice interview questions and develop an action plan.  

Want to be Recruitment Ready? Complete the 4 Core + 1 Optional + the Action Plan topics and celebrate your progress with the Recruitment Ready badge.   

Start by opening the Getting Hired Toolkit and completing your first topic today. 

Careers Advice Meetings 

You can book a meeting to discuss a wide variety of different career topics. 

  • Explore your future: Discover your skills and strengths, explore options and ideas, and plan your next steps. 
  • Support for your journey: Get help with jobs, internships, self-employment, further study, or career changes. 
  • Interview success: Prepare with interview tips or a mock interview. 

Book on CareerHub. 

Did you know you also continue to get lots of benefits once you graduate? Click here to find out more. 

Chaplaincy

Our multi-faith Chaplaincy team is here to support all students and staff, and we are available to offer a listening ear. Chaplains offer pastoral, spiritual and religious care and advice, whatever your religion or beliefs may be, and we are always ready to help you. The Chaplaincy team is based at Exton Park, but we work with students across all University sites, and we can chat to you in-person or online via Teams. We also have a wider team of Associate Chaplains from various religious communities. You can contact us via chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk   

Opening hours:  

Chaplaincy’s normal working hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm 

Chaplaincy’s Community Hub on Exton Park is a drop-in space for students and is open Monday – Thursday 9.30 – 4.30pm  

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