Centre for Student Exchange and Language
An introduction to from Head of Division
Welcome to the Centre for Student Exchange and Language Development at the University of Chester! I am Associate Professor Mark Gant and I am Head of the Centre. The staff team are very pleased that you have chosen Chester and we're really looking forward to meeting you in Welcome Week. In the meantime, have a look at the information below and do get in touch if you have any questions - we are very happy to help!
Welcome Week Specifics
Welcome Week is an important time when we will introduce you to your programme. We will also have a range of activities to enable you to meet other students on your course and form across the University. There will be a department introduction w.c. 23rd September, where you can get to know each other and the campus. You will also get to meet your Personal Academic Tutor. Dates on when these sessions will take place will be populated on your timetable.
An Introduction to Your PAT
Every student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). They will be your first point of contact for issues that arise during your degree. We work alongside Student Services – and make referrals to Student Services where necessary – to help you navigate your degree and manage any surprises that life can throw up from time to time.
You'll meet with your PAT when you arrive at university and at least three times a year, but your PAT is always at the end of an email and you may see them more, or less, depending on your circumstances. Your PAT will provide their contact information when you meet them in Welcome Week.
Programmes Handbooks
Programme Handbooks for all of our Centre for Student Exchange and Language courses.
Programme Leaders + Contact Details
Associate Professor Mark Gant, Head of Centre m.gant@chester.ac.uk
Dr Min Ge, Language Lead for Chinese g.min@chester.ac.uk
Dr Brenda Garvey, Language Lead for French b.garvey@chester.ac.uk
Dr Richard Millington, Language Lead for German r.millington@chester.ac.uk
Dr Anna Clayfield, Language Lead for Spanish a.clayfield@chester.ac.uk
Prof Mark Gant
Head of Modern Languages
Dr Min Ge
Lecturer in Chinese Studies, Programme Leader BA (Combined Hons) Chinese
Dr Brenda Garvey
Senior Lecturer
Dr Richard Millington
Programme Leader German / Lecturer in German
Dr Anna Clayfield
Programme Leader for BA Modern Languages & Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies
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