University Blog: The Inside Story

The hard work and diligence of our Covid Response Team has certainly paid dividends.

Alexandra came to Chester after she had already started at her original first choice university. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, she tells us why it has been a great decision for her. 

We spoke to French and German student, Will about his first year at uni (so far!) and asked if he has any tips for next year's first years. 

With the first term of university behind them, we’ve been talking to our current first years about how they’ve been getting on since September.

The student voice is a powerful thing at the University of Chester and we’re proud to say it. Here are just some of the ways we’ve listened to our students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A parent of one of our students shares their thoughts on how the University has dealt with the pandemic and what her daughter’s experience here has been like so far.

International student, Stephanie, tells us a bit about how it felt to be in another country when COVID-19 hit and how the University helped her get home to Cyprus.

Dr Kate Harrison and Dr Gareth Nye of Chester Medical School explain what’s changed since March, bust COVD-19 myths and answer some of the questions we’re all asking.

Tamara Hunt from our Sustaibility Unit tells us how, despite COVID-19 and the lockdown, sustainability remains at the top of the University's agenda.

Our student nurses have given us countless reasons to be proud of their decision to work on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thought you’d like to meet some of them.

Learn about the issues COVID-19 has created for sharing food with those in need in West Cheshire, the partnerships and practices developed to overcome challenges and what can be learnt for the future.

Find out about the kinds of virtual volunteering opportunities you can get involved with at the University of Chester.