The postgraduate research exhibition will feature current research being conducted at the University of Chester across a variety of disciplines. The research will be presented via posters, detailing what the researcher is doing, how they are doing it, and what impact this could have.
This is a participatory art work inviting visitors to sit, pause, and write a promise of peace for themselves, someone they love, or the wider world. You may keep it, dissolve it in water, or place it in a box.
Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon is Wales's most iconic mountain, hosting 650,000 visitors each year. This exhibition takes us on a journey that considers the past, present, and sustainable future of the mountain.
The uniqueness of Chester's Rows lies first in the imaginative adaptation of a common medieval building form to the city's hilly site. However, they would not have seemed so unusual had comparable buildings elsewhere survived better. The talk will look at parallels for the building type, how it was adapted to the landscape, and the historical circumstances that prompted it.
Energy LIVE! is an exciting audience led show, for primary school children, delving into the different stores of energy and how they affect our lives. Through lively, fire-based demonstrations we take the intimidation out of the terminology around energy and show you just how simple this subject can be.
The MACIE (Mentoring And Coaching In Education) research group have undertaken extensive research into mentoring, and what works well when mentoring relationships are successful. In this interactive workshop session we will take you through what we have learnt from our research into mentoring in education settings, and apply it to real life situations that you can use in your everyday interactions.
An exciting and thought provoking drama, dance and musical exploration of the hopes and aspirations of the students at Lymm High School and how they envisage their futures.
This led walk, which is also "wheels accessible", is one of four themed routes staged as part of the 2026 "Festival of ideas" that uses examples from the existing cityscape to demonstrate various aspects of the overall theme of 'Sustainability'.
Join us to hear what matters to young people in Chester today! Students taking part in WeMindTheGap's WeInspire programme across three Chester high schools will be showcasing a vibrant collection of mixed media works to present their thoughts, opinions and feelings about life as a teenager in Chester.
Lace up your plimsoles and sprint through the last century of Cheshire’s sporting past with Let’s Talk, History. Using historic sound recordings from Cheshire Archives’ collections, this free audio trail tells 100 years of stories about the county’s competitive, recreational and, at times, amusing sports.
What if one small conversation could make someone's day better? Join Public Health staff and Master of Public Health students from the University of Chester to explore social health and why simple moments of connection matter.
Thriving people and Communities – NHS and voluntary sector working together to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and screening.
Our doctoral researchers in health and social care grapple with real-world problems that have an impact on people's lives.
AI can write your emails. Generate your leads. Build your systems. Draft your strategy. Build your business. The one thing AI cannot do? Build a real relationship.
Thriving people and Communities – NHS and voluntary sector working together to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and screening.
Energy LIVE! is an exciting audience led show, for secondary school children, delving into the different stores of energy and how they affect our lives. Through lively, fire-based demonstrations we take the intimidation out of the terminology around energy and show you just how simple this subject can be.
Young people are growing up hearing that the world is in crisis - from climate change to political instability and constant alarming headlines. This interactive session creates space to pause and look more closely.
This session explores how understanding the Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP) can help support diverse learning and communication styles.
Strong communities are the foundation of good mental health. But how do grassroots initiatives translate into real improvements in wellbeing? This panel explores the vital role of community-led mental health support in strengthening local health and resilience.
Take a step back in time and experience Chester's virtual reality Roman amphitheatre!
Join Peter for a walking tour of Roman sites in Chester (especially the defences), looking at details that escape the interpretation panels.
Join a Chester-made business start-up to discover how everyday choices can shape more inclusive communities.
Take a step back in time and experience Chester's virtual reality Roman amphitheatre!
Join one of West Cheshire Museums' curators to learn more about this Chester-born artist.
Join Uná Meehan in conversation with Rowan Cannon, Founder and Artistic Director at Wild Rumpus.
Join Professor Paul Bissell, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation at the University of Chester, and Dr Marian Peacock, Honorary Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Sheffield’s School of Health and Related Research to learn more about this fascinating, and often ignored, topic.
What can brothers and sisters on film tell us about the state of a nation? In the 21st century, siblings are everywhere on screen, from superhero blockbusters to horror films, teen movies and slice-of-life dramas.
Take a step back in time and experience Chester's virtual reality Roman amphitheatre!
This event will showcase the history of the University from its opening in 1839 to the present day. We will present ten objects from across the decades and discuss how each of them relates to an important event in the university's history.
Take a step back in time and experience Chester's virtual reality Roman amphitheatre!
This research began in Blackpool, exploring its rich drag scene and LGBTQ+ histories. It has since grown into a wider project gathering stories from towns and cities across the UK. Through voices that connect generations and place, Helen is starting to explore how identity is shaped by place and heritage.
Join Mariella Frostrup for a dynamic conversation on why closing gender gaps is not just a social ideal but an economic necessity. Reflecting on her work as Chair of the Women in Work Summit, co‑founder of Menopause Mandate, and long‑time gender equality advocate, this event will explore how pay, wealth and health gaps shape women’s working lives and why addressing them is critical for productivity, growth and long‑term competitiveness.
Dive into science and be ready to get hands-on with surprising experiments, shocking facts and the odd explosion!
Join us for an illuminating conversation with Gary Younge, award-winning author, broadcaster, and Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester.