On 13th and 14th March, we held five Graduation ceremonies across two days in Chester Cathedral and welcomed graduates to our alumni community. Huge congratulations to all those who graduated!  

If you haven’t already, make sure you register/update your details with us to keep up to date with all the latest news and get access to all the alumni benefits.

Are you looking to enhance your skills, increase your earning potential, or advance your career by returning to education? 

Join us at our Postgraduate Open Event this evening and explore the variety of postgraduate study options available at the University of Chester, including postgraduate research, PGCE and conversion courses. 

Exton Park, Chester – Wednesday 26th March at 5.30pm 

You’ll have the opportunity to meet with academic staff and speak to experts from support areas, such as postgraduate finance and admissions. 

Additionally, you may be eligible for our Graduate Loyalty Discount, offering 20% off qualifying postgraduate taught Master’s courses. 

Book now to secure your place for our Postgrad Open Evening and visit us on campus to learn more! 

History and Archaeology 'Discover More' Postgraduate Information Event (in-person)

Wednesday 2nd April, 12noon – 2pm Exton Park Campus 

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

Click here to book your place

If you are unable to attend in person, we are also hosting the event online 

Online Event - Wednesday 9th April, 4:30pm – 6pm 

Check-in to the online event here

Education Part-time Postgraduate Online Information Event  

Tuesday 8th April, 5:30pm - 6:30pm 

This event provides you with the opportunity to discover the courses we have on offer and will outline how we can support you to become a successful lifelong learner. 

Click here to register to join the onlive event 

Graduate Internships are paid internships which offer graduate-level roles, helping you become more employable. They are exclusively available to UK 2024 graduates and final year undergraduate students.  

You could be working within an SME, supporting a new start-up business or making a difference within a charity, non-profit organisation or social enterprise, gaining professional experience.  

All of our internship opportunities are now live! Take a look here and apply now.  You can:   

• Earn £2,431.80 while gaining real-world, graduate level experience  
• Work alongside industry experts and develop skills to enhance your CV
• Network with professionals and build connections for your future  
• Make a lasting impression as some internships may lead to a permanent role 

Our opportunities are varied and diverse, spanning across a number of different sectors. Some of our roles include: Events and PR Intern, Commercial Executive Intern, Accountancy Intern, Fundraising and Project Support Officer, Resource Development Assistant, and there are many more. 

If you want to find out more, check your eligibility to apply or have questions, head over to CareerHub and take a look at our Info Page. Alternatively, email the team at internships@chester.ac.uk. 

We love to hear your graduate stories and share them on our alumni blog. It’s packed full of Chester Alumni experiences throughout the years, and we would love to add yours to our collection.

Whether it be about your time at Chester or where you are now, get in touch with us at alumni@chester.ac.uk to add your story!  
     
Check out our current alumni blogs here

Complete a level of the Chester Difference Award by the 4th of April at 12pm to receive an invitation to the celebration event, as places are limited and will be on a ‘first come first served basis’. Additionally, by completing a level of the CDA, you will be automatically entered into our second termly prize draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher.  

Visit your CDA Progress Page, log your activities and answer the questions for two sections. To find out more about the CDA, please visit our CDA Homepage.  

To read more and access the terms and conditions/eligibility criteria, go to CDA Termly Prize 

If you have any questions, please email chesterdifference@chester.ac.uk. 

CareerSet is a free AI-powered tool which is designed to help you improve your CV and cover letters for future job applications.   

Upload your CV and within seconds you'll receive:  

• a CV score and personalised, actionable feedback to help you improve the quality of your CV  

• explanations regarding the suggested changes   

• line-by-line analysis and feedback   

• alternative wording suggestions (powered by Chat GPT)  

You can also upload your cover letter and/or CV, along with the description of the job you're applying for and receive personalised feedback on how closely your CV/cover letter matches the job you're applying for and what you can do to improve.   

 To get started:  

• Log into CareerSet using your university email address  

• You'll then be sent a unique login code  

• Revisit CareerSet, enter your login code and get started  

If you are a recent graduate but no longer have access to your chester.ac.uk email address, you can access CareerSet using the 'alumni sign up' and entering the code "UOCHESTERGRAD"  

*Please note: you can still access CV support via the Career and Employability team, however we would advise you to use CareerSet before booking an appointment with the team to ensure you can make the most of your appointment with our Careers Consultants.* 

Applications for Venture Pitch are officially open! If you are a graduate with a business idea but need some support to get it off the ground, this is your chance to win up to £6,000 in funding and a range of business prizes, along with valuable business support to help turn your idea into reality. 

To apply, you must: 
 ✔ Be a University of Chester graduate 
 ✔ Have attended at least 12 hours of Venture events (You can still do this during the application stage) 
 ✔ Be ready to pitch a business idea—big or small! 

You can build up your Venture hours by attending our live sessions or by watching our on-demand videos and completing the Video Evaluation Form. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business idea to the next level! 

Click here for more information or get in touch at venture@chester.ac.uk

The Graduate Outcomes Survey is a national survey for recent graduates to share where your course has taken you—whether you’re working, studying further, or something else entirely! Your feedback helps current and future students make informed decisions about their future and shapes the way courses are developed. 

🎓 Did you complete your course between November 2023 and January 2024? 

Your opportunity to share your graduate voice has arrived.  You should have received your Graduate Outcomes survey by email.   Haven’t received it?  Don’t worry.  Email us on graduateoutcomes@chester.ac.uk  and we’ll get it resent to you. 

Employer in the Foyer visits will soon be coming to a close, but before they do, don’t miss these excellent opportunities: 

• Monday 31st March, 11am - 2pm; Abbey School will be in Seaborne Library, Exton Park to recruit to their Learning Mentor - Special School Teaching Assistant roles, working with 4 – 19 year-olds with autism. 

You don’t have to have studied education or teaching to apply, in fact, these jobs would suit Psychology graduates, so why not call onto campus for a quick chat with the friendly staff from Abbey School and find out more? 

Further details of this and other Employer in the Foyer visits can be found by searching for Employer in the Foyer under Events on CareerHub.  

Give refillable cleaning products a go 

Many natural cleaning products are refillable and/or multi-use. Not only are they generally better for human health and the environment, but they are also kinder to our surfaces and possessions too.  Although natural cleaning products might have an initial higher cost, they can be great investments – as it’s possible to save money with them in the long term. 

Managing Stress

There are many stressors in our lives and, if you are feeling stressed, the first thing to do is to try and identify the cause or causes. Avoid turning to unhealthy ways of coping such as alcohol or caffeine; instead look at positive and healthy ways of managing your stress like getting organised, being active and connecting with others. Check out this Every Mind Matters video about managing stress.