News Archive for August 2024

The University of Chester describes adult learning

Chester University's Widening Participation Officer has written about the experience of returning to the world of education as somebody over the age of 21.

Written by: Henry

Freshers university packing list

Starting university can be daunting. Moving out of home, packing your life away, stepping into a whole new world.

Written by: Kate

Chester students help social enterprise

Chester business students are partnering with a local social organisation to help it meet its goals.

Written by: Mark

Tips for making friends at university

Making friends at university can seem like an overwhelming and pressured task, so here are five top tips on making friends at university.

Written by: Mark

Chester rated top racecourse for Instagram

In a new study by The Winners Enclosure, Chester Racecourse has been rated the most “Instagrammable” of all the 85 operational racecourses in the UK and Ireland.

Written by: Kate

Conservation award nomination for Chester graduate

A recent University of Chester graduate has been recognised for his work on ecology by being nominated for an international award.

Written by: Henry

Chester Zoo to use green technology to reach net-zero goals

With the help of recent green technology, Chester Zoo has announced an ambitious target to become the UK’s first net zero zoo.

Written by: Mark

Five places to visit within an hour of Chester

While the historic city of Chester has much to offer, there may come a point in your student years when you fancy going a bit further afield.

Written by: Henry

Tips for dealing with homesickness at university

Whether you’ve come from a distant country or just 20 miles down the road, you may feel homesick when you start your studies at university, so here are some tips for dealing with it.

Written by: Henry

Saturday sessions taking place at Chester brewery

A brewery on the outskirts of Chester is inviting city residents and guests to enjoy a new event it will be running each Saturday.

Written by: Mark

Water company offers prizes for going outdoors

The company supplying Chester's water has launched a new campaign to encourage people to visit its outdoor sites and have the chance to win a prize.

Written by: Kate

Last chance to enjoy cinema in Chester park

There’s still time to catch the last film in Storyhouse's “Moonlight Flicks” series of outdoor evening film at Grosvenor Park.

Tips for attending open days

You may have already decided on your preferred university to study, but here are some tips for when attending open days at potential universities.

Written by: Henry

Chester Zoo welcomes birth of monkey twins

Two monkeys from a critically endangered species have been born at Chester Zoo, helping the species to survive.

Written by: Henry

Five tips for starting university life in Chester

Starting student life can be a daunting prospect, but here are five simple tips to help the transition.

Written by: Henry

Chester University gives out first Catalyst awards

The University of Chester's Business School has hosted a ceremony at which it gave out the first-ever Catalyst awards to recognise the contribution to progress made by staff, students, and organisations and businesses in Cheshire.

Written by: Mark

Eastgate Street ranked third best UK high street

Chester’s Eastgate Street has been named the third best high street in the country for its eclectic mix of shops, entertainment venues, restaurants and pubs.

Written by: Henry

Students team up with Chester Zoo on hedgehog initiative

The Hedgehog Friendly Campus group at the University of Chester is to collaborate with Chester Zoo in helping hedgehogs on campus.

Written by: Mark

Extremely rare animal born at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Persian onager, which the zoo says is one of the rarest animals on the planet.

Written by: Kate

The Best Student Nights in Chester

Chester is an up-and-coming hub of bustling nightlife from cosy pubs to fancy cocktail bars and lively clubs. Here is our guide to the best week in nightlife for students at Chester:

Written by: Henry

Chester student nominated for national sustainability award

Graduating Chester student Laura Tuckey has made the shortlist to possibly become the Sustainability Champion of the Year.

Written by: Kate

How to find last-minute student accommodation

hile prospective students typically pick out their study destination well in advance, life can sometimes throw a curveball that may cause you to change plans.

Written by: Henry

Benefits of all-inclusive bills for students

For many students starting at university, it will be the first time they’ve lived away from home and needed to manage a budget.

Written by: Mark

Free exhibitions of university artists to take place over summer

The University of Chester is hosting a series of exhibitions over the summer months to showcase its students’ work.

Written by: Mark

University of Chester releases clearing guide for parents

With A-level results day fast approaching, the University of Chester has published a guide for parents and guardians regarding the process of clearing.

Written by: Henry

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