News Archive for June 2024

How to find a second-year uni house

Upon arriving at university, undergraduates’ attention will soon turn to where to live in the second year of their course, and identifying the ideal shared flat or house in your university town will depend on many factors.

Written by: Henry

Hydes announces packed summer event schedule

The Hydes brewery and pub chain has announced a succession of outdoor events over the summer at its newly refurbished pubs.

Written by: Kate

Chester graduate to put on fashion show

A recent graduate of the University of Chester has announced that she will be hosting a fashion show at the prestigious Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.

Written by: Henry

Students recognised for volunteering and professional development

The University of Chester recently honoured students who went the extra mile to develop their professional skills, or volunteered to make a difference in society.

Written by: Mark

Entrepreneurial students meet Apprentice star

Students from the Business School at the University of Chester have met with a former contestant from the hit BBC show The Apprentice as part of a trip to Edinburgh.

Written by: Kate

Chester student wins award for degree result

The Stowe Family Law Prize has been awarded to Chester student Carla Ellis, after getting the highest score among her year group for the Family Law module.

Written by: Mark

When should you start looking for your second-year house?

The question of where to live at university is one that most students will have to face during their course.

Written by: Kate

Evening tickets go on sale for Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has started selling tickets for its new Afterglow evening events, which will be held in August.

Written by: Henry

Hotel offers alcohol-free club night

A celebrated hotel in Chester is organising club nights without the drinking.

Written by: Henry

Festival of Ideas undergoes final preparations

Excitement is mounting as organisers make their final preparations for the first ever Chester Festival of Ideas.

Written by: Mark

Chester Zoo to close aquarium

Reports suggest that members of Chester Zoo have been informed of the zoo’s intention to close its aquarium building in 2026.

Written by: Henry

University experiences continue with Erin’s journey

The University of Chester has continued its series of student experiences with that of Erin.

Written by: Kate

Chester University showcases undergraduate research

The University of Chester has decided to bring attention to some of the best research conducted by its undergraduates at a recent event.

Written by: Mark

Chester alumnus offers guidance for new students

The University of Chester has published an article by a former student that details his experiences, and may help ease the nerves of prospective students.

Plans unveiled to renovate historic Chester pub

A pub that has been vacant for five years is due a makeover, and a pair of entrepreneurial brothers are aiming to renovate the building.

Written by: Mark

Chester enjoys gift of royal flowers

The city of Chester will be even more colourful than usual with the planting of 100,000 flowers over the course of this summer.

Written by: Henry

A guide to arriving as a student in Chester

If you’re considering, or are already committed to, coming to study at Chester, you will find it to be a unique place with a thriving community of students.

New app helps people to explore Chester

Even if you’ve been in Chester for a while now, you may not have discovered all of its secrets yet. Now, however, there’s a fun way to go on a guided tour around the city.

Written by: Mark

University of Chester to showcase creative talent

Art and design students who will soon be graduating from the University of Chester will have their work exhibited at the end of year show this year, which is to be titled “Individually Together”.

Written by: Mark

Delamere Forest to host concert series

A four-day music event with world-class acts will soon be taking place near Chester.

Written by: Henry

University of Chester performs well for international student experience

The University of Chester has performed strongly in the latest International Student Barometer Survey

Written by: Mark

New flight simulator opens near Chester

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a Boeing 747, you can now get your chance thanks to a new authentic flight simulator that has opened on the outskirts of Chester.

Written by: Kate

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