ResLife
ResLife supports all of our students within University-owned and managed partnership accommodation. We’re here to make your first year the best it can be as you make the transition into higher education and independent living.
Overview
ResLife are here to help you with all aspects of settling into university life, from arriving at your new home, to making friends, finding your way around campus, and becoming an active member of your academic community. The ways we support you include:
- ResHacks – Practical life skills delivered through TikTok @ReslifeNCL on topics such as healthy living, finance and budgeting, safety and security, how to use your home amenities, how to get along with your flatmates and more.
- ReConnect – ReConnect sessions are held every Monday and Friday 10:00-12:00 during term time. Here, you can drop in and speak to your ResLife Coordinators for general independent living tips, support or signposting to other services. Visit our Instagram @reslife_ncl for more information.
- Find a Flatmate - ResLife collaborate with the likes of the Student's Union to bring hacks on finding the right home for you in year two.
And it doesn’t stop here. We will support you in preparing yourself to find your home for second year.
Student villages
Our lively student communities create a sense of belonging throughout your stay. Wherever you live, you’ll be a part of a safe and fully inclusive community within our two student villages - Park View Student Village (PVSV) and Kensington/Park Student Village (KPSV). Each of these villages have a dedicated ResLife Coordinator, who is supported by ResLife Student Assistants to help the social, academic and personal integration of new students into our accommodation.
Each student village has its own unique feel and vibrant atmosphere.
Park View Student Village
Park View Student Village (PVSV) is the largest of all the student villages and is home to the highest number of students. Students residing in any of these accommodations can access the Park View social space facilities. It includes Park View, Marris House, Leazes Parade, The View, Verde, Newgate Court, and Wellington St Plaza.
Students living at Park View or Marris House have access to both of these social spaces, while students in the managed partnership accommodations can also use them, during ResLife opening hours. Both spaces are accessible 24/7 with a key card.
We are located at:
- Park View (Irthing) Social Space
Location: what3words: leaps.pilots.tile
- Marris House Social Space
Location: what3words: smiles.issued.lost
Your ResLife Coordinator is Peter - get in touch.
Learn more about the ResLife events taking place at Park View Student Village.
Kensington Park Student Village
Kensington Park Student Village (KPSV) is known for its charm and tight-knit community. Students residing in any of the Kensington Terrace and Park Terrace accommodations have access to both the Kensington Park and 16 Windsor Terrace social spaces. The accommodations within KPSV include Kensington and Park Terraces, Windsor Terrace, Bernicia, Manor Bank, Carlton Lodge, Jesmond Road, Grand Hotel, Bowsden Court, Byron Central, Turner Court, and Rosedale Court.
Students assigned to University-owned accommodation can access the 16 Windsor Terrace social space 24/7 with their key card.
We are located at:
- Kensington Park Social Space
Location: what3words: bother.finds.exam
- 16 Windsor Terrace Social Space
Location: what3words: trunk.sang.ships
Your ResLife Coordinator is Stephen - get in touch.
Learn more about the ResLife events taking place at Kensington Park Student Village.
Grand Hotel Social Space
The Grand Hotel is our University-owned postgraduate accommodation, featuring its own vibrant social spaces. ResLife hosts events here once per week during term time, and the space is accessible to all Grand Hotel residents 24/7.
We are located at:
- Grand Hotel Social Space
Location: what3words: grabs.nuns.pages
Your ResLife Coordinator is Stephen - get in touch.
Learn more about the ResLife events taking place at the Grand Hotel Social Space.
Bowsden Court Social Space
Bowsden Court is home to our postgraduate students and also serves as our family accommodation, located just outside the city centre. The Bowsden Court social space is exclusively accessible to residents living at Bowsden Court, with opening hours that may vary. Please check your weekly ResLife emails for specific opening times.
We are located at:
- Bowsden Court Social Space
Location: what3words: handed.hung.equal
ResLife Coordinator is Stephen - get in touch.
Learn more about the ResLife events taking place at the Bowsden Court Social Space.
ResHacks
ResHacks teaches you everything you need to know about independent living, and transitioning into University.
Topics include:
- getting on with your housemates and neighbours
- how to budget
- Independent living: cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
- looking after each other
- sustainability AKA ResAction
Keep an eye on our social media channels to stay up to date with all things ResLife:
- Instagram - @ResLife_NCL
- TikTok - @Reslifencl
ReThink and ReConnect
ResLife deliver sessions on some very important subjects, which you could be asked to attend because of an incident. These sessions are designed to give you an opportunity to reflect on your behaviours, and make sure you're up to scratch ready for when you move into the wider community in second year. At the end of these sessions, you'll have gained a better understanding of the subject, and will be more familiar with the University's wider welfare support services.
Topics include:
- fire safety
- drugs & alcohol awareness
- anti-social behaviour
- respect
The Student Behaviour team will invite you to directly book onto one of these sessions, when required.
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Events
From social events to life skills workshops, ResLife has something for everyone. We’re here to build a sense of belonging and community through an organised events programme running 6 days/week.
ResLife activities include:
- arts and crafts
- book clubs
- culture exchange
- foosball
- giveaways
- movie nights
- Nintendo Switches, PS5s and games nights
- orientation tours
- pizza and cake nights
- quiz nights
- ReHome
Testimonials
Discover what students think of their experience at Newcastle University. See our Testimonials.
ResLife has been there for me since the very start. Living in a new city abroad, which doesn’t share much of your culture, can be very intimidating. ResLife has helped me ease into, not only University, but this city and country, as well.
Student Experience Manager
Our Student Experience Manager oversees both the ResLife Team and the Student Behaviour Team, who are there to support an environment where your personal and academic goals can be achieved.
Your Student Experience Manager is Amy McCarthy
Get in touch:
Amy.McCarthy@newcastle.ac.uk
ResLife Coordinator (RLCs)
Within each student village, ResLife is overseen by a dedicated RLC. This person looks after the team of RSAs, works collaboratively with other University services to ensure the smooth delivery of events, and supports your ResLife programme. They also provide student support within your Student Village - running ReConnect Zoom drop-ins online.
Your Kensington/Park Student Village RLC is Stephen Olver
Get in touch:
ResLifeKPSV@newcastle.ac.uk
Your Park View Student Village RLC is Peter Hunter
Get in touch:
ResLifePVSV@newcastle.ac.uk
ResLife Student Assistants (RSAs)
Your RSAs are experienced students who have previously lived in our accommodation and are able to draw upon their own experiences to help you with problems - from missing home to academic worries. They’ll also help you build skills to live independently, guiding you through challenging discussions with flat mates, as well as running drop-in sessions for you to come to when you need to talk to someone.