Student Life

Why Exton Park is the place to find fitness in 2025

Easy to find on Parkgate Road, Exton Park is a campus area popular for accommodation around Chester University. It has...

Evening of classical dance music heads for Chester

Students at the University of Chester who love both dance and classical music are in for a treat this year....

Advantages of student life in the Garden Quarter

From the lower and upper basin to the city centre itself, Chester has an abundance of prime locations where student...

Chester bar and restaurant offers exclusive student discounts

Loved for its unfussy food menu, the Music Hall Tap is a welcoming bar and restaurant in Chester. Now, the...

The best society to join at Chester University

University life is not just a dreary routine of sleeping, eating, and attending lectures (sometimes simultaneously.) It is not just...

When is the best time to look for student accommodation in Chester?

Students seeking accommodation near Chester university often wonder when the ideal time is to start their search. In this blog,...

Student perks of being a Picturehouse member

Popular Chester cinema Picturehouse is offering students a chance to enjoy a valuable membership. For a single payment of just...

Cut-price cocktails for Chester students

Be At One is a leading cocktail bar in Chester. Now the popular venue in the city centre is offering...

Chester bar to host art event

Students in Chester with a passion for painting and socialising can attend an upcoming art night at the North Light...

Upper or Lower Canal Basin – which is best for students?

The Upper and Lower Canal Basin areas are two popular options for students seeking accommodation near Chester University. Many graduates...

Hangover-less Christmas party coming to Chester

Graduates and undergraduates who are tired of waking up in their student housing in Chester hung over are in luck...

Three cosy pubs around Chester for winter

Whether family members are dropping by before Michaelmas ends or you’re getting together with friends before going home for the...

Chester Bar to Present Student Party

City bar Off The Wall Chester will soon hold another edition of its popular “OnIT Wednesdays” series designed especially for...

Why do bills included student rentals help in winter?

Chester landlords who let properties with bills included seldom find their premises vacant for long. A sought-after solution for students...

Chester SU announces festive activities

Serving more than 14,000 students from nine different campuses with valuable advice and volunteering and work opportunities, Chester University’s Student...

When should you start looking for student accommodation?

We’ve all seen those news items about housing shortages and rising rents. Students have been hit by these recent trends...

Chester pub offers app deals for students

Based on Bridge Street in the beating heart of Chester, the Slug and Lettuce is a popular pub for university...

What to expect at the University of Chester: Part two

Here are a few more things to watch out for when you start studying at the University of Chester. You...

What to expect at the University of Chester: Part one

If you’re about to start your studies at the University of Chester, here’s a quick rundown of what to expect....

The difference between university halls and private student accommodation

Once accepted on to your university course, you will quickly need to decide whether you want to spend your first...

How much rent should you pay as a student?

One of the biggest stresses for anyone leaving the nest and heading off to university is student rent. In this...

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...

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...

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...

Five of the best bars in Chester

Whether its fancy cocktails or a pint at the pub, Chester has a plethora of bars to choose from for...

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. First, make...

What to budget for at university

Like many students who arrive in Chester to study, you may have never had to work out a budget, yet...