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Duringg the last TheT total 1 ppopulation REASONS TO CHOOSE CHESTER ofo Warrington’s ccatchment is over 3 YEARS of our graduates WELCOME AND THANK YOU... 20Warrington has seen its population are in employment grow at FIVE times the national average or further study 1.8MILLION within 6 months of 4 leaving: Chester is NORTH WEST MEDIA CENTRE often at the forefront Top ‘new’ university in the North West of the North West’s 5 in the 2012/13 Complete University fi gures for graduate BROOMHEAD LIBRARY the number of work Guide, the 2013 Guardian University employment shadowing visits Guide and the 2013 Times Good arranged by Careers 7 and Employability BAR AND CLUB TWENTY 10

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academic year withinw Warrington’s catchment 9 areaa is 9% above the UK average and 18% ACCOMMODATION FACTS aabove the North West average. in UK towns/ TH cities with highest CHESTER STUDENTS’ UNION 11 employment In this last year, , people have participatedi tedd i in clubslbl b andd societies 9 STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE 12 % of catchment The only is ABC1 consumers TUCKER BUSINESS CENTRE 13 continent 47 the CAT radio hasn’t been heard the number of on-campus WARRINGTONWARRRINGGTON GYM AND OUTDOOR SPORT 14 on is Antarctica student job vacancies fi lled by RESIDENTS UniJob during the 2012/13 academic year HAPPIEST IN NORTH WEST MARTIN BUILDING 15 - North West mental WARRINGTON health wellbeing survey MOSTMOM IMPROVED STUDENT RANKED 16 EXPERIENCEEXE TERRACE CAFE, GARDEN DINING ROOM

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...for choosing to visit the , Warrington campus. StepStep The North West Media Centre is located directly opposite the reception, 3 on your This pack has been put together to ensure you get all the information you map. The entrance is on the far side. need and show you what the University of Chester has to off er all its students.

Your tour will take in all of the campus buildings and departments mentioned in this booklet, including the various types of accommodation. Your tour is about fi nding out exactly what the University of Chester, Warrington Campus can off er you both as a student and a person. Your tour gives you the chance to ask any questions you have about the campus, university and surrounding areas.

We have plenty of parking available on campus if you are intending to drive. Please follow the signs when you arrive and park in any of the designated car parks.

A map and directions to the Warrington Campus can be found on pages 17- Stepp 19 of this pack. Please enter the University at the main entrance on Crab Lane and make your way to the Main Reception building (R) on the map and ask them to make us aware of your arrival.

CONTACT US

Thank you for your interest in the University of Chester and we look forward to meeting you on the day. If you feel that you may be unavoidably late, or if you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01925 534684. 4 5 BROOMHEAD LIBRARY

StepStep The Broomhead library faces the North West Media Centre, just turn left out of the door. The Broomhead Library is the main This will be number 2 on the map. learning resource on the Warrington Campus. We had our students’ needs and learning styles fi rmly in mind when we spent £4m, expanding and upgrading the library to ensure everyone could use it in the most eff ective way for them. The building has been tripled in size and separated into three main learning zones; Social Learning, Quiet and Very Quiet Learning.

Each has its own workspaces and facilities. Each zone has its own unique attributes but has been designed to meet all the needs of our students.

The University of Chester has a library at each of the following campuses:

• Chester Campus • Riverside Campus • Warrington Campus

There are regualar book runs between campuses.

Library Facilities include: • Open to Midnight every night • Multiple IT areas off ering both PC and Mac access • A variety of learning resources available, including books, journals, e-books, DVDs, CDs and numerous teaching aids • Wi-Fi available throughout the building

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After leaving the Broomhead Library, Step please follow the path to the right, Bar 2010 is located just across the road (4) on the map

Refurbished in 2010, Bar 2010 is the heart of the student social scene on campus. Split into two main sections, the Bar and the Club, each off ers students a diff erent experience dependant on the occasion. For example the bar is great place to relax with a drink with a group of mates, whilst the club is where all the big events on campus take place.

Bar Twenty 10

• Sky & BT Sport subscription • Hot and cold food available • Range of drinks promotions • WI-FI available throughout

Club Twenty 10

• University run venue with extended opening hours • Numerous events run on site, including: • Live Bands • Comedy Nights • Open Mike Nights • Karaoke • Paint Parties • UV Bubble Raves • Big Screen Projector with Sky & BT Sport subscriptions

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As you come out of the bar please turn left and follow Step the road around to the left. All the accommodation at the Warrington Campus is based around the Piazza.

SEMI CATERED AND ENSUITE

• Meals (lunch and evening meal) are provided Monday - Friday in the Garden Dining Room • Cleaning staff clean communal areas once a week • Broadband internet is provided at no additional cost • Kitchenette areas are provided • Irons and ironing boards are provided • Students are not required to vacate during the Christmas and Easter holidays

SELF-CATERED

• Meals are not provided, however self-catered students can participate in the meal schemes • Self-catered accommodation is located on campus • Students usually live with seven other people and share Unfortunately... we cannot guarantee all fi rst year students with accommodation but we have an kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities extensive list of private sector properties available for students to rent, with the majority of accommodation • All the bedrooms are single with communal facilities being very close to the campus. • Cleaning staff clean communal areas once a week • Broadband internet is provided at no additional cost • Students are not required to vacate during the Christmas and Easter holidays STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS

Some rooms in University accommodation have been specially adapted for students with specifi c needs or disabilities. Students who have a disability or specifi c 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]

[email protected] 10 11 CHESTER STUDENTS’ UNION STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

Located within the Martin building the Student Support and Guidance team is the only higher education support department STARS The Students’ Union offi ce and shop is located Step on the bottom fl oor of the Hall (G) on with a 5 star “Recognition for Excellence” the map. rating. ‘Worldld CClass’l’l ’ careers andd Student Support and Guidance consists of student support teams; the a number of diff erent departments, ranging Chester Students’ Union @ Warrington from the Student Information Centre, to fi rst university in the country The Chester Students’ Union (CSU) is a department Chaplaincy to Student Development, all to receive the maxmum of 5 separate from the University, they are just there to designed to give you the support you need. stars from the EFQM for the ensure you are supported, happy and are getting the quality of service most out of your university career. As a member of the National Union of Students, it is able to represent the student voice on a range of issues. The Warrington VP is elected every year from the Warrington student Student Support and Guidance and Stepp body, ensuring that you will always have someone to also Careers and Employability are Student Support and Guidance Chester talk to who has been in your shoes. located in the Martin building (11) on the map. t: 01244 511550 e: [email protected]

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

The CSU also provides the following: Chester is often at the forefront of the North West’s fi gures for graduate employment. • CSU is responsible for organising Freshers’ Week and other entertainment such as quiz nights, • Students can continue to use the careers karaoke and comedy nights service for up to 3 years after they graduate. • The campus shop stocks basic groceries and • Students can gain advice in person, by toiletries, as well as drinks, snacks, stationary and phone or by email. University of Chester hoodies and t-shirts. • Advice can be given on a one-to-one basis • Every penny spent in CSU goes back into through personal appointments. improving Student Union services and facilities. • Careers and Employability aim to maximise • CSU has over 90 clubs and societies, the sporting the progression of students and graduates clubs and societies play in the British Universities into employment or further study. and College Sports league (BUCS) • They are a ‘world class’ careers department – the fi rst university in the country to receive the maximum of 5 stars from the EFQM for the quality of service. • Careers and Employability run various workshops and events throughout the year. • Extensive industry links to provide work placement opportunities for students.

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TUCKER BUSINESS CENTRE GYM AND OUTDOOR SPORT

Follow the road back towards the accommodation As you exit the student union please follow the Stepp Step buildings and you will fi nd the gym on the ground road to the right, the Tucker Business Centre is fl oor of Croft Hall of Residence (5) on the map. located straight ahead of you (8) on the map. The on campus gym is a low cost, fun way of staying in shape whilst you are at University. At around £70 for the academic year students get full access to the external and internal facilities and as many classes as they wish to attend as part of their membership. The gym also employs a number of students every year to act as fi tness instructors and gym workers through the UniJob scheme.

Outdoor Sport & Recreation The Warrington Campus is the main training ground for the Warrington Wolves, meaning our outdoor pitches need to up to professional standard. There are 3 external pitches, 1 artifi cial and 2 grass, all of The Tucker Business which students get full access to. The campus also Centre is home to the has a two lane 350m running track. Warrington School of Management. Any student taking business courses will be predominately based out of this £4m Business Centre.

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MARTIN BUILDING TERRACE CAFE AND GARDEN RESTAURANT

Head through the doors directly opposite Stepp Stepp The restaurant is located inside the Martin the entrance and cross the courtyard to Building, facing the piazza. enter the Martin building (11) on the map. Garden Restaurant

• Open Monday – Friday between 08:00 – 18:00 The Martin Building is the main academic • All food prepared fresh daily on campus, with building for the majority of the courses that are choices including fresh cooked main meals, run at the Warrington Campus. It is also home to hot and cold sandwiches, pasta pots, healthy the Careers, Finance and Student Support and options, £1 cones and a salad bar Guidance departments. • £1m spent to give students and staff a modern restaurant and café • Wi-Fi available throughout

Academic facilities in the building include:

• Multiple media labs and class rooms, all with 24 hour access, allows students to get the feel for working in a non-stop industry • Nursing skills labs with a number of high tech learning aids, lets nurses learn their skills in a familiar and safe location • Dedicated base areas for a number of subjects, including Social Work and Early Childhood Studies.

The Terrace Café • Onsite Starbucks, off ering everything you would expect at student friendly prices • Snacks and fresh cakes available all day • Wi-Fi available throughout 16 17 CAMPUS MAP

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Warrington is a culturally signifi cant town located in the heart of the North West. Known as a town of fi rsts, Warrington was along the route of the fi rst commercial train line and still has the one of the oldest municipal Museums and the oldest rate supported public Library in the country. Warrington has continually evolved its image from a cultural Warrington Town Hall signifi cant industrial town in to a bustling commercial and business hub. Over £100m has been spent in recent years to transform the town centre into a thriving shopping and entertainment destination.

Warrington Pyramid and Parr Hall St Mary’s Church

Located directly between Manchester and , Warrington off ers students all the benefi ts of a campus university with two of the biggest cities in UK right on the doorstep. With the BBC Media City in Salford less than 15 miles from Warrington; the North West is fast becoming a media and creative hotspot, which is a defi nite advantage for our students.

Bridge to Warrington 22 Warrington Town Centre