The annual Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) is the UK’s largest annual social survey and covers all graduates from universities and colleges in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

It is carried out annually with UK graduates 15 months after completing their studies. It shows that Chester’s performance has risen again this year, maintaining its upward trajectory and continuing to exceed national averages in key areas.   

The University placed in the top five in the North West for graduates in high-skilled employment and outperformed national benchmarks, with 89.8% of graduates in employment or further study. This underlines the University’s commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation. Chester also ranks second highest in the North West for graduates feeling their work is meaningful (87.8%), well above the sector average of 82.5%. 

In the category of careers ‘On Track’ Chester graduates feel confident about their career trajectory with a score of score of 82.3%, outperforming the sector (73.4%) and post-1992 (higher education institutions that became universities in 1992) peers (71.3%).  

Read more here.

We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for you to gain international exposure and connect with leading creative professionals: the Arts Thread Global Graduate Showcase is now open for submissions!

This prestigious platform celebrates emerging talent across art, design, and communication. It’s a chance to have your work seen by industry leaders, recruiters, and fellow creatives from around the world.

Why submit?

• Global visibility for your portfolio
• Networking opportunities with top brands and institutions
• Career advancement through exposure to potential employers
• Free to enter and open to all graduating students

Whether your work is conceptual, practical, or experimental, this is your moment to shine. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a showcase that has launched countless creative careers.

Deadline: Sunday 31 August

How to submit: Visit their website for details and guidelines.

We can’t wait to see your creativity on the global stage!

Our part-time, in-person evening language courses are now open for current UoC students, staff and alumni! Starting the week of 13 October, our evening courses are perfect, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills in:

• Arabic
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Welsh

The course costs £389, but alumni are eligible for a discount! Email ahsstudentrecruitment@chester.ac.uk for more information.

Learn a new language and gain a global outlook, find your ideal course today.

This September, Alumni Michael French will be taking part in the epic challenge of running the Berlin marathon to raise vital funds for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, who provided care for both of Michael’s grandparents.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides its services free of charge to its patients and costs £5.2million to run each year with just 17% of the funding coming from statutory sources. The remaining 83% is raised from a range of fundraising activities and the support of the generous local community in Cheshire.

If you’d like to support Michael in his incredible fundraising challenge, you can donate via his JustGiving page.

• Tuesday 9 September 2025
• 5.30pm - 6.30pm
• Online

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses within Childhood, Education, and Professional Development (CEPD) which are specifically designed to prepare learners for a career within the children, young people and families workforce, or to significantly upskill individuals who are currently working within the education sector.

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. Meet our course leaders, who will be able to answer your questions about how we can tailor your learning to the specific needs of your profession, or your future career. Discover how you will learn from research-active staff and find new pathways that allow you to develop in-professional practice, personal achievement, and academic success. 

Get a taste of our courses from our students’ perspective:

• MA Educational Leadership
• PGCert Attachment, Trauma & Mental Health

Book online here.

• Thursday 25 September 2025
• 6pm – 8.30pm
• Event details will be shared via email upon invitation

Bank of America will be hosting an exclusive recruitment event for students and alumni to learn more about our different junior talent programmes and their recruitment process to accommodate their 2025 recruitment window (summer internships and graduate positions). They offer roles for all degree disciplines across all year groups. From Quantitative Finance to Cyber Security, from Business Operations to Human Resources, there is a role suitable for everyone.

The networking event will include the chance to hear from and ask questions to senior leaders, representatives from across their lines of business as well as their recruitment team. Food and drinks will be provided and free shuttle buses will be running from Liverpool and Manchester city centre for travel assistance.

To attend this event, simply complete the application form. They will then be in touch with you to confirm if your application was successful and share further details.

To join this event, click here and complete our event registration form.

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 February and April 2024?

⏰ You only have until Sunday 31 August to complete your Graduate Outcomes Survey! Many of your course mates have already shared their insights. Don’t miss your chance to add yours!

📩 You’ll have been emailed the survey link, so please check your emails. Can’t find it? Email us at graduateoutcomes@chester.ac.uk, and we’ll resend it to you!

🎓 Did you complete your course between May and July 2024?

Your opportunity to share your voice is just around the corner! Starting in September 2025, you'll receive your Graduate Outcomes survey. Keep an eye on your inbox for its arrival!

If you don’t receive it, email us on graduateoutcomes@chester.ac.uk

Are you thinking about your next steps and want to find out more about Postgraduate Study options? Then keep an eye out for our Postgraduate Events at the University of Chester.

We’re hosting our next Postgraduate Open Evening this November. It's your chance to explore all your postgraduate study options and get your questions answered by our experts. We also have subject-specific events for Graduate Entry Medicine and our Part-time Education courses coming up soon.

• Graduate Entry Medicine Open Day - Wheeler, Chester - Wednesday 3 September, 9am – 4pm
• Part-time Education Courses Event - Online - Tuesday 9 September, 5.30-6.30pm
• Postgraduate Open Evening - Exton Park, Chester - Wednesday 26 November, 5.30pm-7pm

Plus, you may be eligible for our Graduate Loyalty Discount scheme, which offers a discount on tuition fees for certain postgraduate Master’s courses, including some of our conversion courses.

Don’t wait! Book your events to find out more and prepare for that next step in your career.

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's 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.

The University and Storyhouse, the independent arts centre and creative hub in Chester, have signed a six-year partnership agreement, starting from the beginning of September.

Building on their existing work together, the agreement sets out the framework within which the University and Storyhouse will jointly host, present and sponsor events, and collaborate on research and creative projects. Initiatives already linking the University and Storyhouse have included delivering the Chester International Film Festival with Chester Film Society, and Storyhouse is one of the host venues for the University-led Festival of Ideas.

• Wednesday 3 September 2025
• 9am - 2.30pm
• Wheeler Building, Chester

If you are a graduate in any discipline looking to pursue a career in Medicine, then our Graduate Entry Medicine Open Day is an excellent opportunity to learn about this four-year MBChB course.

Starting at our Wheeler building, you’ll attend a talk that will cover all aspects of the Graduate Entry Medicine course, and you’ll then take a tour of our state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation facilities.

On the day, you’ll also have the opportunity to view the wider University facilities and accommodation on a Campus Tour at our Exton Park site.  

Each month the University shares a wide range of news updates which you can follow on the website’s ‘News Page’.
  
Highlights this month include an interesting historical donation to the University archive, further studying opportunities, student blogs and much more!  

Having a picnic, a BBQ or garden party? Ditching disposables for reusable crockery can be a game changer in reducing waste. Using a refillable water bottle can be the best way to stay hydrated, and investing in a cool box makes it easier to keep food fresh and avoid extra packaging.