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Parkgate Road Campus
CAMPUS TOUR PACK
CONTENTSWELCOME AND THANK YOU...
BINKS BUILDING
FITNESS SUITE
SEABORNE LIBRARY
CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY
ACCOMMODATION FACTS
CHAPEL
WHITE’S DINING ROOM
BOOKSHOP AND SANTANDER
CHESTER STUDENTS’ UNION
CHESTER CITY CENTRE
MAPS AND CONTACTS
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
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WELCOME AND THANK YOU...
...for visiting the University of Chester, Parkgate Road Campus. This pack has been put together to help you get the most out of your visit.
Please note there will be no access inside University accommodation on this tour.
Pages 10-11 of this pack gives a brief introduction to the various types of accommodation available at Chester. If you choose to attend one of our Open Days or Applicant Days, then you will have the opportunity to visit examples of University owned accommodation.
The security of the University campuses is provided by the porters 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Regular patrols are made by the porters and the campuses are also monitored by Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV).
If you wish to speak to an academic member of staff during your visit, we recommend contacting 01244 511000 prior to your visit to arrange a meeting.
However, please note, that our academic staff are committedto their teaching responsibilities and their availability may consequently be restricted.
MEETING STAFF
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Opened in 2004 the Binks Building
is a state-of-the-art multipurpose facility.
BINKS BUILDING
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The Binks Building houses a range of lecture theatres and seminar rooms. Lectures largely involve note taking and consist of large groups where lecturers introduce key concepts; seminar groups are smaller, more informal, and students get to spend more contact time with their lecturers and the rest of the group.
An open access computer area is also available in the Binks Building. These are available to all registered students and do not need to be booked in advance. All computers are linked into the University’s intranet. We also have the facilities to record lectures from guest speakers and upload this to the University’s intranet for staff and students to view again.
Your tour begins at the Binks Building(number 3 on your campus map).
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCELocated within the Binks Building, our Student Support and Guidance was awarded the British Quality Foundation’s UK Excellence Award for sustainable business excellence in 2014.
Incorporated within Student Support and Guidance are Student Development (who run a range of volunteering schemes); the Chaplaincy; Student Information Centre; the Disability and Specific Needs Officer; and the Counselling Service.
• Student Support and Guidance is the first point of contact if students have any problems; academic, financial or personal.
• Student Support and Guidance also look after the interests of international students.
Chester is often at the forefront of the North West’s figures for graduate employment.
• Students can continue to use Careers and Employability for up to three years after they graduate.• Students can gain advice in person, phone or by email.• Career guidance can be given on a one-to- one basis through personal appointments.• Careers and Employability aim to maximise the progression of students and graduates into employment or further study.• Careers and Employability run various workshops and events throughout the year and work closely with academic departments.• Extensive industry links provide work placement opportunities for students.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
The Careers and Employability Centre is located opposite the Binks building (number 4 on your campus map).
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Student Support and Guidance Chester
t: 01244 511550 e: [email protected]
Careers and Employability
t: 01244513066 e: [email protected]
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The Study Skills collection houses resources available to help students with every aspect of their academic
work, as well as their personal development.
We also have a Learning Support Unit which run study skills sessions and
workshops throughout the academic year.
Spaces area – bookable multi-media rooms• Smart Space Smart Board, PC desk and chairs• Viewing Space PC, DVD, Flat Screen TV, comfy sofa and chairs• Podcast Space Smart board, PC, webcam, desk etc.• Edit Space Mac and Final Cut Pro editing suites• Video Conference Space• Pod spaces for practising individual / group presentations etc.
After leaving the Binks building, please follow the path to the right towards the Seaborne Library (number 22 on your campus map).
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SEABORNE LIBRARY
The library is open until midnight during term time and during assessment, and has 24 hour access to 123 computers in the library computer base.
Seaborne Library Facilities:• 60 library loan laptops• Printing and copying services• Subject Librarians• Wi-Fi access• Self-issue and self-return book system• Over 250,000 hard copy books and a range of e-journal and e-books are available• Extensive selection of journal and newspaper subscriptions• Member of SCONUL Scheme so students can access other HEI libraries and resources
The University of Chester has a library at each of the following campuses: • Parkgate Road Campus • Riverside Campus • Warrington Campus • Thornton Science Park There are regular book runs between campuses.
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FITNESS SUITE
Leaving the library, return to the Binks Building and use the zebra crossing to continue straight ahead. Once you have passed the Millennium Alumni Garden on your left, continue to the left and up the slope towards theFitness Suite (number 11 on your campus map)
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Located in the heart of the Parkgate Road Campus, the Fitness Suite offers an affordable, convenient and student friendly facility available to all University staff and students.
Offering a wide range of cardio-vascular, resistance and free weight equipment; the Fitness Suite is staffed by a team of friendly, approachable and qualified instructors on hand to provide you with all the support and guidance you need to obtain any goal you set your mind to.
There are different payment options, ranging from: Academic year membership, monthly or Pay as You Go. Fitness Suite members are entitled to a full health and safety induction; 2 x 45 minute personal training sessions per week; unlimited 6 week fitness programming; health and fitness programming; health and fitness assessments; and a wide range of exercise classes (free for Academic year and monthly membership).
The Gymnasium, provides a high quality dance and aerobic area. It is fully equipped with a full size mirrored wall, a bar and a newly refurbished sprung floor.
The Sports Hall on the Chester Campus is a modern, fully equipped venue which is suitable to house a variety of indoor activities such as Netball, Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton with a viewing area for University matches.
Exercise classes are delivered by qualified, motivating and energetic instructors throughout the week.
The Hockey Specific Astro is available for sports teams and recreational use for hockey and lacrosse training and matches.
Grass pitches are maintained to a high standard throughout the year and are located at the Kingsway Buildings.
Two glass backed squash courts are situated on the Chester Campus and are available throughout the academic year for a small fee. Rackets can be hired from the Fitness Suite and balls are available for purchase.
The University Swimming Pool is situated on the Chester Campus. It is a 5-lane pool with a maximum depth of 3.5 metres and is 25 metres in length. The pool is open to all staff and students for recreational use at certain times throughout the week, free of charge.
The Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) offers a state of the art artificial grass playing surface available for all University staff and students to use free of charge. Fully floodlit, it holds 3 x 7-a-side or 1 x 11-a-side pitches, fully equipped for both football and rugby.
The 3-lane all weather running track that runs alongside the MUGA is also available for all students and staff to use free of charge.
The 2 x full sized outdoor tennis courts are fully floodlit and available for all University staff and students all year round for a small hourly fee. Rackets can be hired from the Fitness Centre and balls are available for purchase.
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FACILITIES
The Fitness Suite is open from
7am – 10pm weekdays and
10am – 6pm at weekends during term-time.
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SEMI CATERED
ACCOMMODATION FACTS
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) are provided. These are usually served in White’s dining hall• Cleaning staff clean rooms once a week• University managed internet service is provided at no additional cost• Full board residences are normally located on campus• All have single rooms and many are en-suite, others have a washbasin and shared bathroom• Kitchenette areas are provided so students can make hot and cold drinks• Irons and ironing boards are provided • Students are asked to vacate their rooms during the Christmas and Easter holidays.
FULL BOARD
• Lunch and evening meals are provided Monday-Friday during term time• Located on the border, in close proximity to the Parkgate Road Campus • Kitchen and communal areas are provided• The majority of bedrooms are single and a small proportion of these have en-suite facilities• Cleaning staff clean communal areas once a week• University managed internet service is provided at no additional cost• Students are not required to vacate during the Christmas and Easter holidays.
SEMI CATERED
Leaving the Fitness Suite, continue right and then left around the Thomas Building (number 25 on your campus map). Once you are at the front of the Thomas Building, you will notice two large residences to your left and right: Fisher House and Astbury House. These are just two forms of University accommodation available, for a full outline of accommodation locations please see your campus map, however we remind you that there is no access to University accommodation on this tour.
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STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
Some rooms in University accommodation have been specially adapted for students with specific needs or disabilities. Students who have a disability or specific need must contact the Disability Co-ordinator in Student Support and Guidance, who can advise and assist you regarding your accommodation.
Telephone: 01244 511008 Email: [email protected]
SELF-CATERED
• Meals are not provided, however self-catered students can participate in the meal schemes• Self-catered accommodation is usually located on or in close proximity to campus• Students usually live with five other people and share kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities• The majority of bedrooms are single and a proportion of these have en-suite facilities• Cleaning staff clean communal areas once a week• University managed internet service is provided at no additional cost• Students are not required to vacate during the Christmas and Easter holidays.
Although we cannot guarantee all first year students accommodation, we have an extensive list of private sector properties available to rent. Students often comment on the close-knit student community around campus created by the proximity of University and private sector housing. So, it really makes no difference whether you live in University owned or private sector accommodation.
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SELF-CATERED JOHN SMITH’S BOOKSHOP
With Astbury House and Fisher House on your right, continue straight ahead to the John Smith’s bookshop (number 13 on your campus map).
SANTANDER
Santander Universities began its activity in the UK in 2007 with the commitment to support higher education. Working in partnership with the University of Chester and the Chester Students’ Union. The University of Chester signed a 3 year-agreement with Santander Universities in July 2012 which brings the following benefits to the University:
• Scholarships for International Postgraduates to study at the University of Chester• Scholarships for UK Postgraduates to study at the University of Chester• Mobility awards to carry out research abroad• Non-academic achievement awards• Support to the Ambassador Award Project• Support to Enterprise and Entrepreneurial activities• Summer work experience for students on campus at the Santander University of Chester branch• On-going student and staff support• Exclusive offers for students and staff on Santander products and services.
• Sells Academic textbooks and also operates a second hand book buy back and sell service.• Also sells a wide selection of stationary, laptops and tablets, computer consumables, sports equipment and other University related products.
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Step To the right of the bookshop is a branch of Santander (number 21 on your campus map)
University Relationship Branch Manager
Jill Topping t: 05511483773
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CHAPEL
Built in 1847 by former students, the University Chapel is open Monday to Friday offering regular services throughout the week, as well as being a venue for major University services and occasional weddings, baptisms and memorial services for students and staff, past and present. It has just undergone a major make-over to bring it
CHAPLAINCY AND CHRISTIAN UNION
Chaplaincy House (Longfield House, adjacent to the Binks Building) is open every day for students who would like to drop in for a cuppa and chat to one of the Chaplains, about life, the universe or anything or simply to come and find some quiet space in comfortable surroundings.
The Christian Union (CU) - currently the largest Society in the SU run popular initiatives such as:• “Txt a toastie” scheme• “Cuppa” - CU members meet in town and give out tea and coffee to students leaving clubs in town on Wednesday nights.
Continue past Santander and turn left to make your way to the chapel.(number 6 on your campus map).
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Built in 1839 the University of Chester is one of the oldest
English Higher Education
establishments of any kind.
DID YOU KNOW
back to its former glory and at the same time to install some modern, state-of-the-art equipment which will allow us to be adventurous and creative in worship.
The University of Chester also has multi-faith spaces across the campus for prayer or quiet reflection.
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Returning back to John Smith’s bookshop, once there continue to the left and you will be outside White’s Dining Room (number 27 on your campus map).
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WHITE’S DINING ROOM
White’s Dining Room offers a wide selection of hot and cold food and has a relaxing area with a large screen TV and sofas.
• Students who are in full board or semi catered accommodation (see Accommodation Facts section on page 10) would usually eat their meals in here. However paying customers can also use White’s Dining Room.• There are a variety of food areas including a sandwich bar, salad bar, jacket potato/panini bar and an area where a range of home-made hot dishes are served.• Self-catered students or students living in private sector accommodation can also participate in the meal schemes.
The Chester catering services have won a Healthy Eating Option Award and a
customer service award.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for at White’s Dining Room.
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CHESTER STUDENTS’ UNION
As part of the National Union of Students (NUS), the Chester Students’ Union (CSU) is there to represent the student voice on a range of issues.
The President and Vice Presidents are elected on an annual basis from the student body.
The bar also has pool tables and large screen TV, making it a popular social area for students.
CSU is responsible for organising Freshers’ Week and other entertainment such as quiz nights, karaoke and comedy nights.
CSU has over 100 clubs and societies. The sporting clubs and societies play in the Sports League (BUCS) (British Universities and College).
CH1, the students’ union bar has a licence until 3am and also hosts nights out in partner nightclubs.
Every penny spent in CSU goes back into improving Union services and facilities.
Step With Fisher House on your right, continue down the slope until you are outside the Chester Students’ Union (number 23 on your campus map).
Starbucks is located inside the Students’
Union Building
The SU sell an average of 53,000 pints a year in our bar
The SU sell an average of 23,140 bars of chocolate a year
At the Students’ Union: - Rizzle Kicks, Tinie Tempah, Scott Mills, Greg James, Sarah Millican and Greg Davies have all performed in our bar
The SU sell an average of 14,000 sandwiches a year
The campus shop stocks basic groceries and toiletries, as well as drinks, snacks, stationery, magazines, newspapers and University of Chester hoodies and t-shirts.
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1. Best Building; Geography and Development Studies
2. Beswick Building3. Binks; History, Archaeology,
Modern Languages, Student Support and Guidance.
4. Careers and Employability Centre5. CH16. Chapel7. Chritchley Building; Psychology, Social
Studies and Counselling8. Cloisters9. Downs Sports Hall10. Faith Space11. Fitness Suite; Gymnasium and
Swimming Pool12. Hollybank; Theology and Religious
Studies13. John Smith’s Bookshop14. Longfield House (Chaplaincy Centre)15. Old Vicarage; English16. Parry Squash Courts17. Prairie18. Price Tower; Clinical Sciences and
Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Sciences19. Reception and Porters’ Lodge20. Rigg Building21. Santander22. Seaborne Library; Learning and
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A Chester Racecourse
Chester Rocks Festival
Chester Cathedral - home to the University’s Graduation Ceremonies
The historic Roman Walls
Chester is an international city, known for its beauty, history and culture. The city centre has a colourful collection of cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, a diverse music scene and historic buildings, providing an exceptional social, cultural and intellectual backdrop against which students can achieve their best.
Chester is ideally situated less than 40 minutes’ drive away from Manchester and Liverpool, and is on the doorstep of North Wales.
The River Dee plays host to sailing and canoeing, and the Chester Races remain one of the major highlights of the regional sporting and social calendar.
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Religion and Faitht: 01244 513083 (Chester) / t: 01925 534361 (Warrington)[email protected]
Student Support and Guidancet: 01244 511550e: [email protected]
Accommodation t: 01244 513000e: [email protected]
Careers and Employabilityt: 01244 [email protected]
Enquiries Teamt: 01244 512800e: [email protected]
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