Last week the University held six graduation ceremonies across two days as part of our annual March Graduations, hosted in the historic Chester Cathedral.

A huge congratulations to all those who graduated! We loved celebrating your special moment with you and we’re delighted to welcome you into our global Alumni community!

We would love to stay in touch! If you haven’t already, please take a moment to register or update your details so you can stay informed about the latest University news and enjoy your exclusive Alumni benefits.

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The Alumni team are excited to share that we are exploring the return of Alumni Reunion events at the University, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.

To help us shape plans that truly reflect what our Alumni community would enjoy, please take a moment, if you haven’t already, to complete our short options form by Monday 13^th April 2026.

The form includes a range of potential activities across Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, as well as space for any ideas you’d like to suggest. Your feedback will play a key role in creating a programme shaped around your preferences.

The University of Chester is celebrating this year after being recognised in both a major national award scheme and a regional scheme.

The University has been shortlisted for six categories in the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026, recognising excellence, innovation and leadership within our nursing community.

Nominations include individual achievements such as:

• Faye Tierney (Learner of the Year, Post registration)
• Alison Walsh (Student Nurse or Midwife of the Year: Clinical Research)
• Josh Vella (Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion)

As well as Team and Programme initiatives including:

• The Professional Nurse Advocate programme
• The Skills and Simulation Team’s Nightshift Placement
• The Allyship Training Package

In addition, the University has also been shortlisted in six categories at the 12th annual regional Educate North Awards. These nominations highlight the University's growing impact across digital innovation, student support, academic excellence and leadership.

Categories include:

• The Digital and AI Innovation Award for Micro Learning
• The Mental Health and Wellbeing Award for the Chaplaincy’s Preventative Health Initiative
• The Student Experience Award for Chester Credentials
• Two nominations recognising the achievements of Ramitha Nittore Ramnath.
• The Law School has also been acknowledged in the Law School of the Year category.

Award winners for both schemes will soon be revealed, with the Student Nursing Times Awards taking place on 24th April, and the Educate North Awards on 7th May.

We are still looking for submissions to our Chester Made campaign!

Chester Made is about celebrating where your degree takes you, from your first steps on campus to the career successes that follow.

If you have a story of how the University helped you on your employment journey that you’d like to share, please submit your story. We’d love to hear it!

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The Alumni Archive team hosted a special exhibition about women at the University as part of an International Women’s Day event held on Wednesday 11^th March at the University’s Riverside Innovation Centre.

The exhibition featured a timeline exploring the involvement of women throughout the University’s history, accompanied by a collection of photographs, documents and personal memorabilia contributed by women students.

The event also included a talk from alumna Pat Ransome, who reflected on her experiences as a student at the then Chester College of Education and on her continued connection with the University since graduating in 1972.

The Alumni Office is extremely grateful for the many donations of photographs and other memorabilia received from Alumni about their time at the University of Chester and its predecessor institutions.

At present, we’re particularly keen to receive student memorabilia relating to the University’s Warrington campus. If you would like to contribute, please contact alumni@chester.ac.uk.

Did you know that we have an Alumni blog on our website?

Alumni have previously written pieces about their time at the University, their standout memories and what they’ve gone on to do after graduating.

We’re always looking for Alumni blog contributors! 

If you’re interested in writing for the Alumni blog and would like more information, please email the Alumni Team at alumni@chester.ac.uk

Find out more the Alumni blog

We have a wide selection of events taking place at the University this April

All alumni are warmly invited to attend.

Please note: some events may require a paid ticket, and this will usually be indicated within the event details.

For full information about upcoming University events, please visit 

University Events

• Thursday 30^th April 2026
• 6.30pm to 8pm
• School of Education, Room 018, University of Chester, CH1 4BJ and Online
• Free to attend

Join the University as Professor Kate Knight reflects on a remarkable career shaped by children, driven by care, and defined by innovation in education and healthcare leadership.

Click here to book an online place

Click here to book an in-person place

Childhood, Education and Professional Development Postgraduate Information Event

• Wednesday 15^th April 2026
• 5.30pm – 6.30pm
• Online

Our postgraduate CEPD courses offer a dynamic and supportive space to deepen your professional learning and research within a culture of innovation and reflective practice.

Book your place

Find out More! Postgraduate Study in History and Archaeology – Online / In person

In person:

• Wednesday 22nd April 2026
• 2pm – 3.30pm
• Exton Park, Chester

Online:

• Wednesday 29^th April 2026
• 6pm – 7pm
• Online

Join us for an engaging, interactive online event to learn about our exciting range of postgraduate courses in History, Archaeology and Heritage.

Each month the University shares a wide range of news updates which you can follow on the website’s ‘News Page’. 

This month’s highlights include:

• Best in business celebrated at High Sheriff of Cheshire Awards for Enterprise
• University announces the new Head of its School of Education
• Mediterranean diet protects against fractures while calorie restriction increases bone breakdown, study finds

…and plenty more stories from across our University community.

So, the clocks have now gone forward, and we have an extra hour of light! Hooray! Make sure to enjoy any sunshine, as it can boost your mood, support vitamin D production and increase serotonin levels.

Sunlight is important for our wellbeing, so try to schedule a daily walk, sit by a window, or open your curtains as soon as you get up. And don’t forget to protect your skin if you’re out and about!

Alumni Relations Office

E: alumni@chester.ac.uk
W: www.chester.ac.uk/alumni

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