What is a Students’ Union?

Led by representatives elected by students, Students’ Unions are a big part of the university experience.

Societies

Students’ Unions are home to student-led societies, and

Chester Students’ Union (CSU) has over 50 of them. We’re talking things like Marvel, climate action, gaming and roller-skating – there’s a bit of something for everyone here.

Advice

Students’ Unions provide advice to students and CSU offers free, confidential, non-judgemental and impartial advice from experienced advisers whenever you need it.

Representation

A Students’ Union is there to represent its students. CSU works closely with the University to ensure that your voice is heard, and that your university experience is all that it can be.

Events

Students’ Unions host a range of events throughout the year, so make sure you get involved and have some fun. CSU’s events range from therapy dogs, pizza parties and writing retreats for postgraduates, to inclusion events such as drag workshops and

‘Reclaim the Night’ marches, amongst other big events like the Welcome Fair, Society Awards and the End of the Year Ball.

Campaigns

Students’ Unions run campaigns around topics that affect students, and ‘Anti-Spiking” was one of CSU’s most recent campaigns. University of Chester students, and students nationwide, joined a boycott of night time venues to stand up against spiking and harassment. After listening to students, CSU lobbied

Cheshire Council and local venues to improve their procedures and staff training.

An Inclusive Space

“One of the most important parts of university life is the connections and friends you make along the way - and as President of the LGBTQ+ Society, I understand what a daunting prospect that can be for some students! That is why I am very proud to lead this group, where people have been able to make lifelong friends through socials and events. We have a great online community where we chat, host games and film nights, and discuss LGBTQ+ topics including history and campaigns to run through the Students’ Union. Weather permitting, we also attend the Chester Pride march!

Whatever being LGBTQ+ means to you, there is a way to

get involved and meet new people in a welcoming and inclusive space here at the University of Chester.”

Amethyst Bioveterinary Science