Work with our Academics

Collaboration

We want to work with other institutions and businesses on exciting projects. We're looking to establish a long-lasting collaboration where our research can provide business solutions by providing information resources and expertise.  

Research facilities at the University of Chester combine top of the range equipment with highly trained and experienced staff.

We continually invest in and improve research facilities to ensure that staff and students can pursue their research.

Our facilities are primarily used to support research and teaching however some equipment can be used by industry and other research partners. If you want to use one of these facilities, visit their dedicated web pages to get in touch with the right person.

Facilities are arranged by department below:

  • Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chester Medical School
  • Biological Sciences
  • NoWFood Centre
  • Health and Social Care
  • Psychology
  • Sports & Exercise Sciences

The University has a long established record of developing collaborative relationships and partnerships with clients and other bodies.

In addition to our educational links with several associate colleges and ongoing partnerships with a number of local PCTs and local government agencies, we are currently working with such diverse organisations as:

If you have a proposal for developing a new partnership, please contact researchoffice@chester.ac.uk for more information.

Consultancy

The wide ranging consultancy services on offer can support your business or growth, whether you are an SME or an organisation of any size going through change and looking at future staffing needs.  

The provision of consultancy to an external organisation is typically charged at a daily rate and subject to a contractual agreement. For more information and advice on how the University can assist you with your consultancy needs, please contact the Research & Innovation Office.

Recent examples of consultancy include:

  • The organising and running of conferences for external bodies
  • The creation of a Pandemic Flu Plan for a regional PCT
  • Development of a community engagement planning and evaluation toolkit for Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service
  • Production of a training DVD for the NHS
  • A review of Breast Cancer Care for Wirral NHS Commissioners
  • Development and delivery of bespoke training courses for local government
  • Development and production of training handbooks for a volunteering organisation
  • Meeting the training and development needs of people working in a multi-agency, multi-professional role across the public sector
  • Support for change management, performance management and leadership development

Research

Our portfolio contains both work that is at the leading edge of its subject discipline and research which brings about changes to policy, practice and services which benefit the economic, social and cultural well-being of our region and the wider community.

Guided by our mission to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of our region and wider community, the pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and knowledge exchange are at the heart of what we do.

Contact Us

Professor Paul Bissell, BA (Econ), MA (Econ), PhD, FHEA, CMgr FCMI
Pro Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation

Wayne Morris 
Associate Dean of Postgraduate Research Studies 
Tel: 01244 51 1066 
Email: w.morris@chester.ac.uk   

Dr Elizabeth Christopher
Director of Research & Knowledge Exchange
Tel: 012440 511102
Email: e.christopher@chester.ac.uk

Nicola Armstrong
Head of Funding and KE Development 
Tel: 01244 511053
Email:

Jill Pye
Head of Research Excellence 
Tel: 01244 513497
Email: jill.pye@chester.ac.uk

Marie-Anne O'Neil
Research Governance and Culture Manager 
Tel: 01244 511481
Email:

Gina Ankers
Grants Officer
Tel: 01244 511387
Email:

Sue Bright
Administrative Assistant
Email:

Sarah Cameron
External Funding Team Leader
Tel: 01244 511357
Email:

Joe Davies
Grants Officer
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Sarah Griffiths
Managing Editor of the University of Chester Press and Corporate Publications Co-ordinator
Tel: 01244 513305
Email: sarah.griffiths@chester.ac.uk

Claire Irving
Workload and Data Manager
Tel: 01244 513947
Email: claire.irving@chester.ac.uk

Sarah Kitcher
Administrator
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Carole Lythall
Administrative Assistant: Grants and Contr​acts
Tel: 01244 511434
Email:

Sarah Macleod
Grants Officer
Tel: 01244 511417
Email:

Louise Parker
Administrative Assistant
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Hannah Perkins
Project Coordinator & Executive Secretary
Tel: 01244 515621
Email:

Christina Phillips
Contracts Co-Ordinator
Tel:01244 51 3603
Email:

Tom Robman
Grants Officer
Email: e.sykes@chester.ac.uk

Emily Sykes
Research Information Officer
Email:

Liz Taylor
Administrative Assistant: Grants and Contr​acts
Tel: 01244 511444
Email:

Rachel Ward
Grants Officer 
Tell: 01244 511689
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