Month: August 2024

The University of Chester describes adult learning

The Widening Participation Officer at the University of Chester, Vicki Riley, has written about the experience of returning to the...

Freshers university packing list

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

Chester students help social enterprise

Students studying on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) postgraduate degree course at the University of Chester have partnered with...

Tips for making friends at university

Making friends at university can seem like an overwhelming and pressured task. Suddenly you are in this huge pool of...

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...

Conservation award nomination for Chester graduate

Lyndon Howson, a recent University of Chester graduate, has been recognised for his work on ecology and the conservation of...

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...

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...

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...

Saturday sessions taking place at Chester brewery

The Spitting Feathers Brewery on Chester’s outskirts is well known for using first-class hops to make superb craft beers, but...

Last chance to enjoy cinema in Chester park

Storyhouse has been running its “Moonlight Flicks” series of outdoor evening film screenings at its new home of Grosvenor Park,...

Tips for attending open days

You may have already decided on your preferred university to study, but A and T level results can sometimes mean...

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. Parents Leo...

Chester University gives out first Catalyst awards

The Business School at the University of Chester has hosted a ceremony at which it gave out the first-ever Catalyst...

Eastgate Street ranked third best UK high street

Research conducted by retail specialists GlobalData has named Chester’s Eastgate Street as the third-best high street in the country for...

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...

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...

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...

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. The award...

How to find last-minute student accommodation

While prospective students typically pick out their study destination well in advance, life can sometimes throw a curveball that may...

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...

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 in...

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 that will...