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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New PGCE Students
1 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new PGCE student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University...
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Welcome to the University of Chester.
Before you join us, we're running a series of Pre-Arrival online sessions to give tell you all about life at the University. View our Pre-Arrival events here.
Your Welcome Week 2025/26 is packed with events to help you settle in, meet new people, and get ready for university life.
Find your Welcome events:
- Starting your course in August? View August Welcome events
- Starting your course in September? View September Welcome events
- Starting your course in October? View October Welcome events
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Welcome and Orientation: PGCE Academic Induction
1 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (Seaborne Library)
5 September 2025 10:00 am
International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend...
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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (Seaborne Library)
11 September 2025 10:00 am
International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Kitchen Chats
11 September 2025 4:00 pm
Are you a new student moving into University of Chester accommodation? Grab a cuppa and join us for a relaxed introduction to what to...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Kitchen Chats
11 September 2025 4:30 pm
Are you a new student moving into University of Chester accommodation? Grab a cuppa and join us for a relaxed introduction to what to...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Welcome to the University of Chester!
15 September 2025 11:00 am
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Begin your University of Chester experience with an exciting introduction to Welcome Week! This session,...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Study Visa and Compliance Session
15 September 2025 1:00 pm
Are you a new international undergraduate or postgraduate student starting this October? Join our Study Visa and Compliance team for this essential session, where...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Sports and Active Lifestyle
15 September 2025 2:00 pm
Are you a new undergraduate or postgraduate student starting this October?Looking to make new connections, try something new, or stay active while at university?...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Kitchen Chats
15 September 2025 4:00 pm
Living in University of Chester owned accommodation? Grab a cuppa and join us for a relaxed introduction to what to expect. Find out how...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Kitchen Chats
15 September 2025 4:30 pm
Are you a new student moving into University of Chester accommodation? Grab a cuppa and join us for a relaxed introduction to what to...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: How to Find Work as a University Student
16 September 2025 10:00 am
Are you a new student joining us this autumn?Are you interested in finding part-time work alongside your studies? Join this helpful pre-arrival session to...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Disability Support at the University of Chester
16 September 2025 11:00 am
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Join us for a welcoming introduction to the Mental Health, Wellbeing Disability and Inclusion team,...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Getting to Know the University Proctors
16 September 2025 2:00 pm
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Join us for a welcoming introduction to the University Proctors and learn about the supportive...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Understanding the University App and Your Timetable
17 September 2025 10:00 am
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Join us for a practical and supportive session where you’ll learn how to use the...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Introducing the Academic Skills Team
17 September 2025 11:30 am
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Come along to this helpful and welcoming session to meet the Academic Skills (ASk) team...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: How to Use the University Library Services
17 September 2025 1:30 pm
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Join us for a helpful introduction to the University of Chester’s library services and discover...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Residential Life and Living in Halls
18 September 2025 11:00 am
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Moving into university accommodation is an exciting step, and the Residential Life team is here...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Your Students’ Union
18 September 2025 1:00 pm
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? In this session, you will learn about the Chester Students’ Union, an independent charity that...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Information about In-Person Enrolment for New International Students
19 September 2025 10:00 am
Are you a new international undergraduate or postgraduate student starting this October? This essential session is designed to fully prepare new international students for...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Managing Your Money as a University Student
19 September 2025 1:00 pm
Are you a new student joining us this autumn? Join us for a practical and supportive session all about managing your money as a...
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Welcome and Orientation: Pre-Registration Nursing Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: Stage 2 Enrolment and ID Card Collection for New Pre-Registration Nursing Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new pre-registration nursing student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your...
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Welcome and Orientation: Stage 2 Enrolment and ID Card Collection for New BA Social Work Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new Social Work student starting September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University...
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Welcome and Orientation: BA Social Work Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: Stage 2 Enrolment and ID Card Collection for New Midwifery Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new midwifery student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University...
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Welcome and Orientation: Midwifery Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MSc Mental Health Nursing Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new MSc Mental Health Nursing student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to...
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Welcome and Orientation: MSc Mental Health Nursing Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new MSc Advanced Clinical Practice student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New SPQ (District Nursing) and SCPHN Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a SPQ (District Nursing) or SCPHN student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to...
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Welcome and Orientation: SPQ (District Nursing) and SCPHN Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: Non-Medical Prescribing Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New Non-Medical Prescribing Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new Non-Medical Prescribing student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MSc Adult Nursing Students
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new MSc Adult Nursing student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect...
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Welcome and Orientation: MSc Adult Nursing Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: MBChB Graduate Entry Medicine Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: MA Clinical Counselling Academic Induction
22 September 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (University Centre Warrington Students)
22 September 2025 10:00 am
International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
22 September 2025 10:00 am
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: University Centre Warrington Welcome Marketplace
22 September 2025 12:00 pm
Get connected. Get support. Get started. Are you starting your course early as part of a Health, Medicine and Society (HMS) programme? We’re excited...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
22 September 2025 2:00 pm
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MBChB Graduate Entry Medicine Students
23 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new MBChB Graduate Entry Medicine student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MA Clinical Counselling Students
23 September 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new MA Clinical Counselling student starting in September? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
23 September 2025 10:00 am
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: University Centre Birkenhead Welcome Marketplace
23 September 2025 12:00 pm
Get connected. Get support. Get started. Are you starting your course early as part of a Health, Medicine and Society (HMS) programme? We’re excited...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
23 September 2025 2:00 pm
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (University Centre Birkenhead Students)
24 September 2025 10:00 am
International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
24 September 2025 10:00 am
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
24 September 2025 2:00 pm
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of the Wheeler Library
25 September 2025 9:30 am
Come and explore the Wheeler Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. If you would like a tour...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
25 September 2025 10:00 am
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: Wheeler Welcome Marketplace
25 September 2025 12:00 pm
Get connected. Get support. Get started. Are you starting your course early as part of a Health, Medicine and Society (HMS) programme? We’re excited...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
25 September 2025 2:00 pm
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Kitchen Chats
25 September 2025 4:00 pm
Living in University of Chester owned accommodation? Grab a cuppa and join us for a relaxed introduction to what to expect. Find out how...
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Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation: Kitchen Chats
25 September 2025 4:30 pm
Are you a new student moving into University of Chester accommodation? Grab a cuppa and join us for a relaxed introduction to what to...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
26 September 2025 10:00 am
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of Time Square
26 September 2025 2:00 pm
Come and learn how to make the most of the Time Square building. The tour will show you how to use key facilities such...
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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (Queen’s Park)
1 October 2025 10:00 am
International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend...
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Welcome and Orientation: Airport Pickup for Under-18 Students
3 October 2025 9:00 am
This service is for international students who are under the age of 18 only. The Student Experience Team has organised a shuttle bus service...
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Welcome and Orientation: Hot Chocolate & Cookies Drop-in
3 October 2025 7:30 pm
Join us for board games, simple crafts & a space to unwind & chat. Everyone welcome. For any about this event please contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
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Welcome and Orientation: Stage 2 Enrolment and ID Card Collection for New Residential Students
4 October 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new student living in university-owned accommodation and starting your course in October? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on move-in...
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Welcome and Orientation: Arrivals Day for New Residential Students
4 October 2025 9:00 am
Residential Arrivals Day is your first exciting step into university life at Chester! If you’re moving into university-owned accommodation, this is the day you’ll...
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Welcome and Orientation: Meet your Student Experience Team – Find Us at the Red Welcome Tent!
4 October 2025 9:00 am
New to the University or just need a little help finding your way? Our Welcome to UoC Tent is here to make your first...
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Welcome and Orientation: Hot Chocolate & Cookies Drop-in
4 October 2025 7:30 pm
Join us for hot chocolates, board games, simple crafts and space to unwind. For more information or any queries please contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
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Welcome and Orientation: Meet your Student Experience Team – Find Us at the Red Welcome Tent!
5 October 2025 9:00 am
New to the University or just need a little help finding your way? Our Welcome to UoC Tent is here to make your first...
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Welcome and Orientation: Hot Chocolate & Cookies Drop-in
5 October 2025 7:30 pm
Join us for hot chocolates, board games, simple crafts and space to unwind. For more information or any queries please contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
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Welcome and Orientation: Gym Taster Day
6 October 2025 8:00 am
Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at GymCHESTER, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the...
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Welcome and Orientation: Academic Induction Sessions for New Undergraduate Students
6 October 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new undergraduate student starting your course in October? As a new student, getting to know your school, course, and peers is...
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Welcome and Orientation: Stage 2 Enrolment and ID Card Collection for New Non-Residential Undergraduate Students
6 October 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new non-residential student living in private housing, commuting, or staying in partnership halls? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on...
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Welcome and Orientation: MSc Nutrition and Dietetics Academic Induction
6 October 2025 9:00 am
Starting university is an exciting new chapter. Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MSc Nutrition and Dietetics Students
6 October 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new MSc Nutrition and Dietetics student starting in October? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to...
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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New PG Dip. Nutrition and Dietetics Students
6 October 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new PG Dip. Nutrition and Dietetics student starting in October? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need...
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Welcome and Orientation: Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) Meetings for New Undergraduate Students
6 October 2025 9:00 am
Before you arrive, you will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) who will be a member of staff in your Division. Your PAT will provide...
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Welcome and Orientation: Meet your Student Experience Team – Find Us at the Red Welcome Tent!
6 October 2025 9:00 am
New to the University or just need a little help finding your way? Our Welcome to UoC Tent is here to make your first...
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Welcome and Orientation: ‘Just Cook’ Soup Making Pop-Up
6 October 2025 11:30 am
Join with others to prepare a simple soup lunch and enjoy eating lunch together in the common room. No cooking skills needed. For any...
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Welcome and Orientation: Sports and Societies Fair
6 October 2025 12:00 pm
Sport and Active Lifestyle and Chester Students’ Union come together to bring all of our Sports and Societies under one roof. Join us to...
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Welcome and Orientation: Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Drop-in
6 October 2025 2:00 pm
Come along to this informal session to learn what DSA is, check if you’re eligible for funded support, and discover the different types of...
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Welcome and Orientation: LEGO Extravaganza
6 October 2025 2:00 pm
Get creative with your LEGO constructions! For any queries contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk.
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Welcome and Orientation: Zen Den
6 October 2025 4:00 pm
A quiet hour to de-stress with a reading room, peace garden, painting & crafts, puzzles, short mindfulness sessions. For any queries please contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk.
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Welcome and Orientation: Speed Friending Badminton
6 October 2025 5:00 pm
Get yourself to the Sports Hall, grab a racket and make friends! Everyone will move between the courts, so this is the perfect event...
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Welcome and Orientation: Gym Taster Day
7 October 2025 8:00 am
Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at GymCHESTER, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the...
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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours
7 October 2025 9:00 am
Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. Each tour lasts 30 minutes. For...
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Welcome and Orientation: Meet your Student Experience Team – Find Us at the Red Welcome Tent!
7 October 2025 9:00 am
New to the University or just need a little help finding your way? Our Welcome to UoC Tent is here to make your first...
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Welcome and Orientation: Bagel Brekkie
7 October 2025 9:00 am
Wake up on the right side of the bed and drop in for one of our bagel breakfast delights! For any queries contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
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Welcome and Orientation: Creative Wellbeing Pop-Up
7 October 2025 11:00 am
Did you know that being creative can reduce your stress and boost your mental health? Join our Wellbeing and Mental Health team to get...
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Welcome and Orientation: Swim Taster
7 October 2025 12:00 pm
Fancy a swim? Try it for free!Join one of our swim taster sessions at the pool next to the Gym.Sessions are one hour long...
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Welcome and Orientation: Core Blast (Fitness Class)
7 October 2025 12:15 pm
The class comprises of numerous core exercises ranging in difficulty to cover all fitness levels. The class will include 10 minutes of on-the-floor exercises...
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Welcome and Orientation: Giant Games
7 October 2025 1:00 pm
Head to the outdoor MUGA football pitch for some giant game fun!Enjoy oversized games like Chess, Connect 4 and Snakes and Ladders – no...
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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours
7 October 2025 1:00 pm
Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. Each tour lasts 30 minutes. For...
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Welcome and Orientation: Sip & Paint
7 October 2025 1:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed session with lots of painting ideas. Beginners welcome! For any queries contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
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Welcome and Orientation: Gym Taster – Quiet Hour
7 October 2025 2:00 pm
Use our gym without all the noise. No music or training sessions will take place during this hour. If you prefer a chilled vibe,...
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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours
7 October 2025 2:00 pm
Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. Each tour lasts 30 minutes. For...
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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours
7 October 2025 3:00 pm
Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. Each tour lasts 30 minutes. For...
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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours
7 October 2025 4:00 pm
Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. Each tour lasts 30 minutes. For...
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Welcome and Orientation: Zen Den
7 October 2025 4:00 pm
A quiet hour to de-stress with a reading room, peace garden, painting & crafts, puzzles, short mindfulness sessions. For any queries please contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk.
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Welcome and Orientation: Speed Friending Table Tennis
7 October 2025 5:00 pm
Get yourself to the Small Hall, grab a bat and make friends! Everyone will move between the tables, so this is the perfect event...
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Welcome and Orientation: Gym Taster Day
8 October 2025 8:00 am
Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at GymCHESTER, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the...
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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours
8 October 2025 9:00 am
Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies. Each tour lasts 30 minutes. For...