University of Chester
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The University of Chester ( Chester German University ) is a public university in England with three locations in Chester and a campus in Warrington. The selection includes, in addition to the normal studies, postgraduate studies, scientific research and the field 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.
- 5.1 Chancellors
- 5.2 Directors and Rectors
History
The University was founded in 1839 as Chester Diocesan Training College; the College was founded in 1921 formally incorporated the University of Liverpool. In 1963 the institution was renamed the Chester College of Education, since 1974, the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded. In 1996, the renamed University College Chester, with the additional right was to award more bachelor's, master 's and PhD title. In 2002, the inclusion of Warrington Collegiate Institute took place. The spin-off from the University of Liverpool and elevation to the independent University was 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 science, computer science and mathematics
- Department of Sports Science and Training Studies
- Department of Business, Management and Strategic Studies
- Department of Finance and Resource Management
- Department of Marketing, Tourism and Event Management
- Center for in-service training
- Department of Art and Design
- Department of Media
- Department of Performing Art forms
- Department of English Language
- Department of History and Archaeology
- Department of Modern Languages
- Department of Theology and Theological Studies
- Department of Geography and Economic Studies
- Department of law
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Social Studies
International Cooperation
Consist of 79 universities in 29 states agreements regarding student and faculty exchange (2012 ); them with the following German colleges and universities:
- Duale Hochschule Baden- Württemberg Lörrach
- Pforzheim University
- Otto -von- Guericke- University of 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 Lörrach initiated by EU project on sustainable tourism " NET4Ps " as a guest imaging project partners.
Known graduates
- Alan Bleasdale ( born 1946 ), writer
- Jim Bowen, Moderator ( autobiography in Robson Books, 1992 )
- Dave Brailsford CBE, Director of the British Cycling and Team Sky team
- Michael Campbell, percussionist
- John Carleton, rugby players
- Jon Clarke, rugby players
- George Courtney, football referee
- Aimee Ann Duffy ( born 1984 ), singer
- Alan Emery, physician and university teacher
- Jo Fletcher, Football Player
- Matt Greenhalgh, writer
- Dick Howard ( born 1943 ), football player
- Roderick Hunt, children's book author
- Helen Jones, politician
- Eddie Lever, football player and manager
- J. Thomas Looney, author of the Oxford theory
- Tracey Neville, volleyball player
- Jon Sleightholme, rugby players
- Comedy Dave, Hürfunk moderator
- Walter Winterbottom (1913-2002), football player and manager of the team of the England national football team
- Rob Wotton, television and radio presenter
- Mercy Liao, film producer
Honorary Members
Honorary Diploma support of 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.
Known teachers
- William Crookes, a chemist (1855-1919)
- Elaine Graham, theologian
- Ron Geaves (* 1948), theologian
- Anthony Thiselton, theologian
- Alan Wall, writer
Chancellors
- 2005-today: Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster