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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.

About us

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. 

Support

ResLife offers sessions on key topics like safety, respect, and responsible behaviour to help you make positive choices and prepare for life beyond living with us. Some sessions may be required if an incident occurs, but all aim to help you grow and understand the support available at the University

ResHacks

ResHacks shares quick and practical life skills to help you make the most of student living. Follow @ResLifeNCL on TikTok for tips on healthy living, budgeting, safety, using your home amenities, and getting along with your flatmates.

Events

ResLife at Newcastle University runs a packed programme. You'll find social events, workshops, and peer support to help you settle into student life.

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.


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.

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Thomas Gray

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Thomas Gray

Quote 4. Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er the azure realm in gallant trim the gilded vessel goes.

Thomas Gray

Your ResLife Team

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.