Are you self-motivated, open to new ideas, and looking for support to become an expert researcher in your field? The Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Health and Social Care is ideal for those hoping to change the landscape of professional practice in their discipline.

This course will develop your understanding of both the theory and application of research and evidence evaluation, in your professional field. It will enable you to design and carry out your own original research study, which will in turn help you to improve professional policy and practice.

Our Team would be delighted to discuss your ideas and goals with you – please contact Dr Hazel M Chapman (programme lead) or Barb Holliday (programme administrator) to arrange a chat, or join us and our current students for one of our information sessions:
MS Teams Link: Wednesday 30th August, 4pm

Following the success of the inaugural Global Design Graduate Show in 2020, Arts Thread has for the fourth year running, teamed up with Gucci, who, as in 2020, will be the exclusive partner for the Global Design Graduate Show 2023. 

This proactive initiative has been created for those who studied all art & design categories such as visual communication, film, fashion, textiles, interior, architecture, visual arts, contemporary craft, industrial & product design and more!

This year’s initiative is now open to all art & design students graduating from September 2022 to August 2023 (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
 
Over 170 respected industry experts from brands such as Apple, Adidas, Conran Studio, Design Museum, Gucci, Herman Miller, Informa, Kering Group, Levi’s, Nike, Pentland Group, Philips, United Nations, Wieden + Kennedy, WGSN, Zaha Hadid, and many more will judge this initiative. 

Find out more here. 

Here are some excellent graduate opportunities from our Careers and Employability service.  Follow these links to find out more and to apply - 

• Trainee Sales Executive, Runcorn, £20,000-£22,000
• Graduate Finance Programme, Chester, £28,000
• Victim Liaison Officer, various locations, £23,637-£29,046
• Library and Information Assistant, Liverpool, £21,575-£23,194

To look for other graduate vacancies, just search here.

Are you graduating this year? Then you should have received your registration email providing all the details you need. Please ensure you complete your registration as soon as possible. 

You can find more information to help you prepare ahead of your special day here:

• Preparing for the day
• The Ceremony
• Schedule of Ceremonies
• Frequently Asked Questions

Your first year after graduating can be a daunting one; job searching, facing rejection, moving away from family and friends. Just remember though that all other graduates have been through the same thing. 

One graduate shares her tips on surviving that first year over on Student Minds. 

And if you’re still job hunting, don’t forget to practise self-care with these tips from Student Minds. 

We are always looking for Graduate stories to share on our alumni blog. It’s packed full of Chester Alumni experiences throughout the years, and we would love to add yours! Whether it’s about your current situation or your time at the University of Chester, get in touch with us at alumni@chester.ac.uk to add your story!

And if you’re looking for ideas and inspiration from your fellow alumni, why not have a read now?!
 

Self-Care – is essential to our wellbeing and is not selfish. After all, it is difficult to help others if you first don’t look after yourself. There are many things that you can do which can help you to practise self-care. Action for Happiness gives you a little something to do each day in September. You will also find a downloadable calendar for each month with a different theme, all of which help you to maintain a healthy wellbeing.

Registering with a GP – if you are moving to a new place, it is important to remember to register with a GP in the area whether you take regular medication or not. You can find a GP in your local area by inserting your postcode here.
 

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