Apply now for your place on 'Taste of University', our residential Summer School, and experience university life for yourself between 12th and 15th July.
Apply NowTaste of University is our residential Summer School event, and the ideal opportunity to experience what being a university student is like.
The event is designed specifically for people who are in Year 12, or those studying the first year of a Level 3 qualification in college. We will support you as you find out about the opportunities available at university, and how to find and apply for them too.
Across three days and nights in our accommodation you will meet current students and lecturers, explore campus life, and you'll also get the opportunity to put your questions to our expert advisers. Most importantly, you’ll have a great time too.
Taste of University will give you the opportunity to find out everything you need to help with your decision about the next steps in your future. You will be able to:
Taste of University will run at our Exton Park site in Chester from 12th - 15th July 2022.
All meals, accommodation and activities are free of charge, however applying for your place is essential. All students in Year 12 are welcome to Taste of University. If the event is over-subscribed priority will be given to students who are from groups currently under-represented at university under the following criteria:
Are Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background
Are Living in Low Participation Neighbourhoods (check your postcode online), particularly young, white males
Have a disability or specific learning difference
Have experience of local authority care
The University of Chester has a Travel Bursary Scheme which you may wish to use to attend Taste of University.
This information will be used to provide you further information about Taste of University, and in the event of being over-subscribed, will determine whether you have a place on the event. You will be notified via email by 8th June, 2022.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!