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Warm welcome awaits new students at the University of Chester

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September 16, 2026
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Subjects shine as University of Chester rises in 2027 Guardian University Guide

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September 15, 2026
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Chester academic and award-winning mint expert grows schools' biodiversity initiative

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September 15, 2026
Dr Si Poole, Associate Professor of Cultural Education, with a Royal Horticultural Society Silver-Gilt award. Credit - Plant Heritage.

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Range of workshops allow students to explore natural world at night

September 24, 2026
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Academic ‘incredibly honoured’ to win Chester Zoo conservation education award

September 24, 2026
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University of Chester podcast explores the psychology of stalking

September 23, 2026
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New report reveals University of Chester’s £893m contribution to the UK economy

September 23, 2026
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Alumni reunion weekend celebrates lifelong friendships and lasting University of Chester connections

September 22, 2026
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From Nepal village to university leader: Professor Padam Simkhada to deliver inaugural lecture

September 22, 2026
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A male and female student walking across Queens Park Bridge in sunny weather

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Smart stadiums are getting smarter. But are they accessible to everyone?

September 24, 2026

A tourist tax in England – what’s all the fuss about?

September 22, 2026

Why public engagement matters

August 11, 2026

Why the future of AI depends on trust

August 5, 2026

On the political home of counselling and psychotherapy in universities

August 5, 2026

Student agency in an age of anxiety: Implications for Higher Education

August 5, 2026

Why lived experience has always shaped criminal justice, and why that matters

August 5, 2026

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Challenging Stigma Around Homelessness as part of your Social and Political Science Degree

September 7, 2026

Applying to University: Advice for Parents and Carers

August 24, 2026

Going to Chester as My Insurance Choice

August 19, 2026

I Followed My University Plan, but I Wish I Had Looked at Clearing

August 18, 2026

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