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:
Events
8 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...
Events
8 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
Events
8 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...
Events
8 October 2025 11:00 am
Save the date for the biggest event of Welcome Week! Chester Students’ Union is excited to host the Welcome Fair on Wednesday 8th October,...
Events
8 October 2025 11:00 am
Come along to meet our Sport and Active Lifestyle Team at Welcome Fair! Talk directly to staff and find out about the Gym, Swim,...
Events
8 October 2025 11:00 am
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...
Events
8 October 2025 11:30 am
A garden party with outdoor games, food, ice creams, lots of lemonade and more! For any queries contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
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8 October 2025 12:00 pm
Come and say hello to your local police team and explore the Cheshire Police Safety Bus! They’ll be on hand to share friendly advice...
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8 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...
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8 October 2025 1:00 pm
Join Claire our Pilates Instructor for a chilled hour during a busy week. Suitable for anyone, experts or beginners, and all abilities welcome. Mats...
Events
8 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...
Events
8 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...
Events
8 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...
Events
8 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...
Events
8 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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8 October 2025 5:00 pm
For sports clubs members: Energetic Circuits class to kick start your training! SportCHESTER are invited to participate in a Circuits class as part of...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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
Events
9 October 2025 11:00 am
Pop in to see us in our beautiful garden designed & built by students. Plant up your own mint pot, get involved in food...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 October 2025 1:30 pm
Pop in to see us in our beautiful garden designed & built by students. Plant up your own mint pot, get involved in food...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 October 2025 2:00 pm
Did you know that being creative can reduce your stress and boost your mental health? Join our Wellbeing and Mental Health team to get...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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...
Events
9 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.
Events
9 October 2025 5:00 pm
In-person Spin Class held in our Spin Studio next door to the gym, suitable for all abilities. Our Spin instructor will guide and motivate...
Events
9 October 2025 6:00 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...
Events
9 October 2025 6:00 pm
Interested in a kick about and finding out about our 7 a-side ActiveCHESTER league? Join our open 7 a-side Football session. Join with friends...
Events
10 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...
Events
10 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...
Events
10 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...
Events
10 October 2025 10:00 am
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...
Events
10 October 2025 11:00 am
Looking to earn while you learn? Don’t miss our very first Part-Time Jobs Fair happening on Friday the 10th of October, from 11am to...
Events
10 October 2025 12:00 pm
This fitness class includes boxing techniques, pad work and circuits style exercises. This is great class for improving fitness and working in pairs or...
Events
10 October 2025 1:30 pm
Why not try out a delicious recipe? No baking experience needed! Please book onto this session here. For any queries contact chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
Events
10 October 2025 3:00 pm
Interested to learn more about our FREE turn up and play sessions as part of ActiveCHESTER. In collaboration with CSU, join Will (CSU VP...
Events
11 October 2025 12:00 pm
Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at GymCHESTER, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the...
Events
12 October 2025 12:00 pm
Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at GymCHESTER, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the...
Events
13 October 2025 9:00 am
Are you a new Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research student starting in October? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need...
Events
13 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...
Events
14 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 feel confident...
Events
14 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...
Events
14 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...
Events
14 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...
Events
14 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...
Events
14 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...
Events
14 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...
Events
15 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...
Events
15 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...
Events
15 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...
Events
15 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...
Events
16 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...
Events
16 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...
Events
16 October 2025 11:00 am
Drop by the UniWell Fair on 16 October in the Small Hall at Exton Park to explore support for your mental and physical health,...
Events
16 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...
Events
16 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...
Events
16 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...
Events
16 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...
Events
17 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...
Events
17 October 2025 11:00 am
Take control of your banking and finances from the start – whether you’re new to university or just want to feel more confident managing...
Events
22 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...
