University of Chester

The University of Chester is a public research university, that working in partnership with Shropshire Council and the Marches LEP through the University Centre Shrewsbury, established research centres of Digital Solutions and CREST (Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology).

The University of Chester is a public research university, that working in partnership with Shropshire Council  and the Marches LEP through the University Centre Shrewsbury, established  research centres of Digital Solutions and CREST (Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology).

These centres, aligned with the LEP’s Growth Plans for its digital and related sectors, provide support through research and specialist advice, helping SMEs to develop innovative ideas and products before bringing them to market.. The University is the fifth oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London outdating it.