University of Chester - Student Race Advocates

It’s been quiet for a few months here as we’ve been appointing our new 23/24 Race Advocates! Meet Juber, Thisanda, Tamirah, Masuma, Judy and YuKi. Watch this space for lots more info about them and their work!

Heading out tonight to celebrate New Year’s Eve? 🥳

Check out our top tips below on how you can enjoy your night safely and responsibly:

🗺️ Plan your journey home – consider how you're getting home in advance. If you live near a river, remember to plan a journey home away from the water where you can. If you do plan to take a route home which runs alongside the water, please be careful and look after each other.

💸 Make sure you have enough money to get home – if you’re in Chester or Warrington and feel unsafe but have no money, you can use the “Taxi Scheme”. All you have to do is show your student card to Direct Taxis, ABBA Cars or Kings Kabs and they will invoice the University for the fare, which you repay at a later date.

🥂 Respect those who choose not to drink alcohol – alcohol isn’t for everyone and there are many reasons why someone may choose not to drink. Try to remember and respect this.

🏡 Respect your neighbours – please be mindful of how loud you’re being when walking through residential areas or one of our sites and respect the property of others. If you’re planning on having a party at home, inform your neighbours, set a reasonable end time - and try to stick to it!

💬 Seek support – some venues have medics on site so please speak to a staff member if you need help. Remember, if you feel unsafe, ask for “Angela” at the bar – the staff will discreetly call you a taxi help and support you.

There will also be a “Safe Space Van” on Eastgate Street in Chester tonight. Police and Medical Professionals will be able to help you should you need it.

The University of Chester also has partnerships with 13 “Safe Spaces” across Chester, including Sainsbury's (Watergate Street), Tesco’s (Frodsham Street & Pepper Street) and St Peter’s Church (Watergate Street) are members of this partnership. They have received training to support students who feel unsafe and need some support.

Always remember to call emergency services if you are in danger on 999.

Exciting news! The 10 2022/23 Race Advocated have been appointed! They will be featured here very soon! Watch this space!

The third in the series of events taking place on 10th June at Warrington is almost full so move quickly! When Words Don’t Work: An Exploration of Conflict from Playground Bullies to Global Events takes place from 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Here
Russell Pollard (University of Chester) provides an opportunity for attendees to use poetry and creative writing to share their own lived experiences of, or perceptions of, conflict and hear how others view and experience it within their lives.
For more information and bookings, please visit

When Words Don’t Work: An Exploration of Conflict Russ Pollard researches the link between writing and wellbeing and improved mental health via reflective practice.

On Friday 10th June, we have 3 great events taking place at Warrington, open to all staff, students and visitors. The second one is: The Secret Life of Kenneth Williams, from 1.00pm - 2.00pm, Dr Christopher D. Lewis (Music, Media and Performance, University of Chester) explores the life and career
of British comedian Kenneth Williams through analysis of his meticulously kept diaries.
This event will be recorded.
For more information and bookings, please visit

The Secret Life of Kenneth Williams Dr Christopher D. Lewis explores the life and career of British comedian Kenneth Williams through analysis of his meticulously kept diaries.

On Friday 10th June, we have 3 great events taking place at Warrington, open to all staff, students and visitors. The first is Is Christianity Feeding the Secular Commercial Dieting Industry? Taking place from 11.00am - 12.00 midday, Professor Hannah Bacon (Theology and Religious Studies, University of Chester) talks about the research behind her recent book, Feminist Theology and Contemporary Dieting Culture: Sin, salvation and women’s weight
loss narratives (Bloomsbury). This event will be recorded.
For more information and bookings, please visit

Is Christianity Feeding the Secular Commercial Dieting Industry? Hannah Bacon explores how Christian ideas about sin and salvation resurface in a secular slimming group

Happy Easter! We’d like to wish you, and your friends and families a happy Easter Day.

Happy Day! We’d like to wish you, and your friends and families a happy Easter Day.

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, may Allah bless you with peace and grace. May His blessings protect and guide you throughout the Holy month.
Ramadan Kareem!

Did you know that On April Fool's Day, 1976, the BBC announced that Pluto would soon pass behind Jupiter and reduce Earth's gravity, which would cause listeners to feel like they were floating if they jumped into the air at exactly 9:47am. It was meant as a Joke, but hundreds of people called in calming they'd felt the “Jovian-Plutonlan gravitational effect”. How funny is that?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Comment with your personal April fool’s story

We are happy to announce that the international society in collaboration with the international department and CSU, are organizing the proud to be fair. The international society will be showcasing cultures from all across the world through student stalls. Students will be putting up stalls to showcase the food, fashion, literature or music from their home countries. The international society will be providing a small budget to cover costs for food etc. Please pass this on! Students are requested to contact [email protected] if they're interested in putting up a stall.

We had a great turnout at the launch of the CSU Cultural Heritage Network. Good fun and food!