Welcome to the University of Chester

Joining us in September or October 2025?

We’ll be sharing everything you need to know to help you prepare for your arrival and induction at the University of Chester. Check back from August for the latest updates - we can’t wait to welcome you!

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Keep in Touch

Whether you are a new student, returning for another term, or joining us later in the academic year, if you have questions or need assistance with your induction or arrival, our Student Experience Team is here to support you.

Email: studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Upcoming Events

University of Chester Riverside Museum open

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society (FHMS) Historical Society's Riverside Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm for students, staff and other visitors. Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, it contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

Various items found with a soldier, including a lantern, trench orders booklet, mirror, soap, mug, casualty cards, a variety of books and guides, field dressing, all of the items are placed on top of a wooden foldable camp bed used by some officers in WW1.

Festival of Ideas

The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners.

Chester Festival of Ideas organisers.

Cheshire Prize for Literature awards evening

The Cheshire Prize for Literature showcases the literary talents of writers with a connection to the Cheshire area. Now in its 21st year, the awards evening will announce the winners in the primary, secondary and adult categories for poetry, short stories, flash fiction, children’s literature and scriptwriting.

Cheshire Prize for Literature