A massive congratulations to all those that graduated this month. We hope you all had an amazing day, we loved chatting with so many of you afterwards – thank you for sharing your stories with us. 

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 incredible alumni benefits. 

Are you looking to grow your network, develop your skills and gain invaluable insight? Then why not sign up for a mentor through our collaboration with MentorNect!

MentorNect, are a registered UK charity providing tailored virtual mentoring to young people (aged 18-30) in the UK, enabling Chester students and graduates to access a wide range of information, resources and a pool of supportive and passionate mentors. Whether you want to find out more about an industry, progress your career thinking, expand your network and build social capital or learn from the experience of others, MentorNect mentors are ready to support you. You can find out about the support available from MentorNect here and you can register for the 6 week virtual mentoring programme which is currently recruiting mentees – MentorNect 6, helping you make the most of your summer.

Are you of African or Caribbean heritage interested in a career in investment management? 

This program lays the foundations for being supported in applying for paid and full-time internships and a full-time role with Morgan Stanley and is open to both UK and international graduates. 

The closing date is Thursday 1st June 2023 – find more details and how to apply here.

Are you looking to expand your skill set, increase your earnings potential or boost your chosen career path?

Then come along to one of our Postgrad Open Days and discover postgraduate study options at the University of Chester. 

We’re hosting open days in June to give you the opportunity to find out about your prospective area(s) of study at your chosen study location:

• University Centre Warrington – Wednesday 7th June at 5pm - 8pm
• Chester locations – Saturday 10th June at 1pm -3pm

As well as chatting to academic staff, at the open events you will be able to speak with a range of support areas including postgraduate finance and accommodation.

You may also be eligible for our Graduate Loyalty Discount which offers 25% off qualifying postgraduate taught Master’s courses. 

Book your Postgrad Open Day online and visit us on campus to discover your next steps.

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

• Accounts Assistants with Proximo Group, apply by 15th July 
• Creative Graphics / Visual Designer with Graepel Perforators Ltd, apply by 6th July

To look for other graduate vacancies or training schemes, just search here, selecting the appropriate opportunity type.

Hi, I’m Steph Taylor and I graduated in 2020 with a first-class BA hons in Digital Photography with Radio Production. My time at The University of Chester was the most exciting and rewarding time of my life. I was never planning on going to university. Eventually my tutors and mum made me realise I did have the potential to study in higher education, so I applied, this was the beginning of a jam packed incredible three year journey.

During my three years I got fully stuck in, when I began I told myself I wouldn’t get involved with anything, I’d just focus on my work but I’m awful at not listening to myself and ended up getting all of my volunteering awards which I fully recommend any student does. I also received all my Chester difference awards which again I fully recommend.

Since leaving university I have had the privilege to be involved in some incredible opportunities. Becoming a finalist at the SheInspires awards for volunteering to winning the universities Venture Programme grant so I could finish setting up my business; StephiLouPhotography to being part of a BAFTA winning group called DANC (Disabled Artist Networking Community) and taking actors headshots whilst meeting some incredible industry people.

I’ve also collaborated with many charities being lucky enough to photograph some incredible events such as Maggie’s Cancer Charity Culture Crawl and Hospice of the Good Shepherd Chester Sparkle Walk amongst many more. Over the past year and a half I have been involved with the charity Glow and I spend my time as a creative youth worker helping young women learn about photography and spend weeks creating images to then present an exhibition at the end, this is incredibly rewarding.

Read the rest of Steph’s story on our alumni blog. 

The annual Haygarth Lecture was established in 2005 by public health teams across the region.  

It celebrates the legacy of 18th Century physician Dr John Haygarth, who pioneered disease control measures. The lectures are a collaboration between the University of Chester and the Department of Public Health at Cheshire West and Chester Council.  

The next lecture to take place is ‘Being Prepared for Future Health Hazards by Professor Dame Jenny Harries:   

• Wednesday 7 June   
• Queen's Park Campus, CH4 7AD or online 
• 6.30pm.  
• Click here to book in person
• Click here to book online

This month we want to ask you about your favourite aspects of your time at the University of Chester. Did you have a favourite location on campus? Is there an experience that stands out during your studies? We want to hear everything you loved and all your highlights!

Email us at alumni@chester.ac.uk to share your memories. 

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