The University of Chester achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the subject area of chemical, process and energy engineering in the 2017 National Student Survey, the largest national survey of final year undergraduates in the country. No other UK university achieved this perfect score in this subject area.
July 31, 2017
About this time last year, as part of a staff profile on myself, I was asked to comment on the new phenomenon known as Pokémon GO, which saw hordes of young (and old) players roaming the streets, staring intently at their mobile phones (more so than usual) catching elusive digital creatures in a new augmented reality game. I joined them for a couple of weeks, and the knowing nod of a fellow player across a road became almost a common rite of friendship born out of the often solitary pursuit of gaming.
July 27, 2016
Here at the University of Chester, we understand the importance of having your own course-specific learning environment. In recent years, we have invested heavily in new, state-of-the-art campuses in and around the area. Thornton Science Park is one of our newer sites, having previously been the Shell Technology Centre.
July 15, 2016
Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm. So what did we do, grab our smartphones of course and tried to catch as many Pokémon as we could! We soon discovered that there were lots to catch on our Parkgate Road Campus, Riverside Campus and in Chester city centre. For anyone that has made it to level 5 already, you might want to know that our Parkgate Road Campus has two gyms, one at the Binks Building and another at Senate House.
May 4, 2016
Imagine a world without computers, mobile telephones, the internet, electricity… that’s where we would be without Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE).
Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) underpins a significant part of modern society, such as computers, mobile telephones, the internet and electricity, and will continue to shape it well in to the future. With this in mind Electronic and Electrical engineers are more important than ever. Take a look through this blog to find out what you can expect as an EEE student at Chester.
April 18, 2016
If you like physics, then we think you’ll enjoy studying in the Department of Natural Sciences where you can take a course in Physics with Materials Science, or follow the Physical Sciences pathway of the Natural Sciences degree. Located at our state-of-the-art Thornton Science Park, where you'll have modern industry-stand
February 29, 2016
At the University of Chester we believe that the best way to learn is by doing. That’s why as a student studying Natural Sciences, you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to get involved with practical sessions. Whether you’re swapping lectures for labs, or getting priceless industry experience, our fantastic Thornton Science Park makes all this possible.
February 23, 2016
As one of the highest paid professions, with opportunities to work in a tremendous range of industries around the world, it’s no wonder Chemical Engineering is such a popular degree option. But, whilst a degree in Chemical Engineering is a fantastic achievement, it may take more than this to get you noticed by potential employers. With this in mind, the Chemical Engineering course at Chester has been designed to equip you with not only the knowledge, but also the hands-on skills and experience employers want.
February 4, 2016
With exciting topics to study at the forefront of mathematics and excellent career prospects, there are many reasons to make Chester your University of choice when it comes to studying Mathematics.
Take a look at our top five reasons to study Mathematics to find out what you can expect during your degree.