University of Chester
| University of Chester | |
|---|---|
| motto | Qui docet in doctrina |
| founding | 1839 (Chester Diocesan Training College) / 2005 (as university) |
| Sponsorship | state |
| place | Chester , Ellesmere Port and Warrington , ( Cheshire , United Kingdom ) |
| Chancellor | Gyles Brandreth |
| Students | 19,500 (2016) |
| Employee | 1,220 (2016) |
| including professors | 870 (2016) |
| Annual budget | ≈ 2,000,000 pounds |
| Website | www.chester.ac.uk |
The University of Chester ( German University of Chester ) is a state university in England with three locations in Chester and a campus in Warrington . In addition to normal studies, the offer includes postgraduate studies, scientific research and the area of "lifelong learning".
Chester is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the Association of North West Universities and Universities UK .
history
The university was founded in 1839 as Chester Diocesan Training College ; the college was formally incorporated into the University of Liverpool in 1921 . In 1963 the institution was renamed Chester College of Education , and since 1974 the academic degrees Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science can be awarded. In 1996 it was renamed University College Chester with the additional right to award further Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees. In 2002 the Warrington Collegiate Institute was incorporated . It was spun off from the University of Liverpool and became an independent university in 2005.
organization
The university has the following faculties, each with several departments.
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Department of Biology
- Department of Clinical Studies
- Department of Computer Sciences, Informatics and Mathematics
- Department of Sports Science and Training Studies
- Faculty of Business, Management and Lifelong Learning
- Department of Business, Management and Strategic Studies
- Finance and Resource Management Department
- Department of Marketing, Tourism and Event Management
- Center for in-service training
- Faculty of Art, Culture and Media
- Department of Art and Design
- Department of Media
- Performing Arts Department
- Faculty of Pedagogy and Education
- Faculty of Health and Social Services
- Faculty of Human Sciences
- English Language Department
- Department of History and Archeology
- Modern Languages Department
- Department of Theology and Theological Studies
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department of Geography and Economic Studies
- Department of Law
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Social Studies
International cooperation
There are agreements on student and professor exchanges with 79 universities in 29 countries (2012); of which with the following German colleges and universities:
- Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Loerrach
- Pforzheim University
- Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
- Technical University of Munich
- University of Bayreuth
- University of Braunschweig
- University of Essen
- University of Ingolstadt
- Zeppelin University
The University of Chester is involved in the EU project for sustainable tourism "NET4Ps" initiated by Lörrach as a host project partner.
Well-known graduates
- Alan Bleasdale (born 1946), writer
- Jim Bowen , presenter (Autobiography in Robson Books, 1992)
- Dave Brailsford CBE, Director of the British Cycling and Team Sky Teams
- Michael Campbell, percussionist
- John Carleton , rugby player
- Jon Clarke , rugby player
- George Courtney , soccer referee
- Aimee Ann Duffy (* 1984), singer
- Alan Emery , medical doctor and university professor
- Jo Fletcher , soccer player
- Matt Greenhalgh , writer
- Dick Howard (born 1943), football player
- Roderick Hunt , children's author
- Helen Jones , politician
- Eddie Lever , soccer player and manager
- J. Thomas Looney , author of the Oxford Theory
- Tracey Neville , volleyball player
- Jon Sleightholme , rugby player
- Comedy Dave , radio host
- Walter Winterbottom (1913–2002), football player and manager of the England national football team
- Rob Wotton , television and radio presenter
- Mercy Liao , film producer
Honorary members
Honorary degrees from the University are The Prince of Wales , Joan Bakewell , John Sentamu , Terry Waite , Ian Botham , Andrew Motion , Tim Firth , Ken Dodd , Sue Johnston , Phil Redmond , Willie Carson , Matthew Kelly , Estelle Morris , Christine Russell , Ronald Pickup and Tony Robinson .
Well-known teachers
- William Crookes , chemist (1855-1919)
- Elaine Graham , theologian
- Ron Geaves (* 1948), theologian
- Anthony Thiselton , theologian
- Alan Wall , writer
- Howard Williams , archaeologist
- Stewart Ainsworth , archaeologist
Chancellors
- 2005-present: Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster
Directors or rectors
- 1839–1869: Arthur Rigg
- 1869-1886: JM Chritchley
- 1886-1890: AJC Allen
- 1890–1910: John Best
- 1910-1935: Richard Thomas
- 1935-1953: Stanley Astbury
- 1953-1965: Aubrey Price
- 1966–1971: Bernard de Bunsen
- 1971-1987: Malcolm Seaborne
- 1987-1998: Ned Binks
- since 1998: Tim Wheeler
literature
- Cynthia Burek, Richard Stilwell: Geodiversity Trail: Walking Through the Past on the University's Chester Campus. Chester Academic Press, Chester 2007.
- Stanley Astbury: A History of Chester Diocesan Training College, Chester College, Chester 1946.
- John Lewis Bradbury: Chester College and the Training of Teachers, 1839-1975, Chester College, Chester 1975.
- Ian Dunn: The University of Chester, 1839-2005: The Bright Star in the Present Prospect. Chester Academic Press, Chester 2005,
- Ian Dunn: The University of Chester, 1839-2008: The Bright Star in the Present Prospect. 2nd Edition. Chester Academic Press, Chester 2008.
- Elsie Newton: The Padgate Story 1946-2006. Chester Academic Press, Chester 2007.
- Graeme J. White (Ed.): Perspectives of Chester College: 150th Anniversary Essays, 1839-1989. Chester College, Chester 1989.
- Graeme J. White (Ed.): On Chester ON , A history of Chester College and the University of Chester, University of Chester Press 2014 ISBN 978-1-908258-19-9
Web links
- Website of Chester University (Engl.)
- Chester Students Association
- Chester alumni
- Computer science at Chester University
Individual evidence
- ↑ https://www1.chester.ac.uk/about-university/university-management/senior-management-team/chancellor
- ^ Association of Commonwealth Universities
- ^ Cathedral Group England
- ↑ Association of North-West Universities ( Memento of the original from October 11, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Center for in-service training
- ↑ A tribute to Dave Brailsford
- ↑ Acknowledgment of Michael Campbell
- ↑ Acknowledgment from Alan Emery
- ↑ Appreciation by Jo Fletcher ( Memento of the original from July 8, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Acknowledgment of Helen Jones ( Memento of the original from January 1, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Acknowledgment of Eddie Lever
- ↑ Acknowledgment of Williams Crookes ( Memento of the original from November 25, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Acknowledgment of Elaine Graham
- ↑ Acknowledgment of Ron Geaves ( Memento of the original from April 30, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Appreciation to Antony Thiselton
Coordinates: 53 ° 12 ′ 1.2 " N , 2 ° 53 ′ 53.1" W.