The University has been placed third in the UK in the category of Personal Tutors and 10th for Job Prospects, in the StudentCrowd University Awards 2025, which are based entirely on student reviews.

Chester has now made the top 10 in the category of Personal Tutors for three years in a row.

To compile the UK university rankings, StudentCrowd analysed 32,097 verified student reviews submitted on the platform between May 2023 and May 2025.

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Our latest alumni blog is from Primary Education alum, Hope Crabtree who shares her journey of navigating a different, fulfilling career path after her time at univeristy.

"When I graduated with a degree in Primary Education during the aftermath of COVID-19, I felt completely untethered. Our university experience had been shaped by lockdowns, online learning, and an ongoing sense of uncertainty. It was difficult to feel confident about stepping into the profession when we’d barely experienced it in full. Although I completed the course, I knew deep down that traditional classroom teaching wasn’t the path I wanted to take.

I vividly remember the questions from peers and tutors: ‘Have you applied for teaching jobs yet?’ Every time I was asked, I felt a pang of guilt. Deep down, I knew classroom teaching wasn’t right for me but saying that out loud felt like I was letting someone down. I had committed to a path, but the path no longer felt aligned. It took time, reflection, and a lot of self-questioning to accept that I hadn’t failed, I just had the opportunity to make a choice that felt right for me..."

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?
 
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.

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

You’ll have your opportunity soon too. Look out for your Graduate Outcomes survey landing in your inboxes at the start of September. 

• Tuesday 12 August
• 5.30pm-6.30pm
• Online

This online 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.

• Wednesday 30 July
• 2pm-4.30pm
• Exton Park  

Our Theology and Religious Studies 'Find Out More' event gives you the chance to meet both staff and students in an informal and friendly atmosphere. You’ll discover more about our academic department, explore our Master's and Doctoral courses, discuss our PhD options, and learn about the unique nature of postgraduate studies with us. 

This event also provides an opportunity to consider the broader relevance of advanced study in theology and religious studies. Our courses equip you with critical insight and analytical skills that are highly valuable in today’s world, and we are open to discussion! In an era marked by diverse perspectives and complex global issues, an in-depth understanding of religious beliefs, practices, and ethical frameworks is essential for those aiming to engage and facilitate cultural and religious literacy. These areas are core to our courses' current and comprehensive curriculum.

Book your place here

• Tuesday 12 August
• 5pm-7pm
• Online

Join our online PGCE Open Evening to discover how our teacher training courses can help you develop into a confident, reflective, and inspiring educator.

Whether you're interested in teaching in a primary or secondary setting, this is your opportunity to explore your options and take the next step towards a rewarding career in education.

Neuro Rehab Nutrition Ltd is seeking Associate Dietitians to join their expanding team. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced professionals looking for flexible, part-time work that fits around other commitments – while making a meaningful impact in neurorehabilitation.

What they offer:

• Flexible hours to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for both face-to-face and remote work
• Competitive sessional pay
• A supportive, friendly team with opportunities to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Who they’re looking for:

• HCPC-registered dietitians
• Neuro experience preferred but not essential – support and training provided
• Confident working independently and building rapport with clients
• Seeking rewarding, client-centred work alongside your current role

If you’re interested in delivering impactful nutrition care with a dynamic and mission-driven team, they’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, email careers@neurorehabnutrition.co.uk

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

This month includes collaboration between student and academics exploring primary pupils’ attitude to PE and Fashion Communication Marketing students celebrate and look ahead to the future at launch night.

Head over to the website now to read more.

Travelling for your summer holiday whilst being sustainable can be tricky. From shampoos and sunscreen to swimming costumes and shorts, it can be tough to pack and be eco-friendly. Instead, focus on the three Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle; how much luggage do you really need to take?

Check out second hand summer clothes at your local charity shop or even invest in refillable travel essentials. Even one simple action can make a world of difference!

Create a Little Book of Positives where you draw/write two or three things each day, which have made you smile or feel positive – a sunny day, you’ve done some housework, you had a good day at work, a poem that you like… anything at all. It’s a useful little book which helps you focus on the things that you achieve or the things that help you to think positively.