ResLife Events
From chill nights in, to creative workshops and socials, ResLife runs events six days a week to help you make friends, learn new skills, and feel at home in our community.
- 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
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Bowsden's ResFest
Kick off the day outdoors with live music, great entertainment, and a spread of free hot and cold breakfast favourites.
City Orientation
Discover the city’s best spots on a walking tour with your ResLife Student Assistants.
Houseplant Giveaway
Meet, mingle, and green up your space — free plant included!
Passport to Independent Living
All students from every village are invited to Park View for our big welcome event! Meet the team, pick up tips for independent living, and enjoy free pizza, ice cream, and live entertainment.
Clubs and Societies Fair (NUSU)
Check out your Clubs and Societies Fair with your ResLife Student Assistants — find your people and get involved.
Ikea Trip
Join a ResLife Assistant for a trip to Ikea by the MetroCentre and stock up on everything you need for your new room!
Meet Your Neighbours
Chilled icebreakers, fun activities, and tasty snacks to help even the most reserved students feel at home.
Tynemouth Beach Trip
Discover the city’s best spots on a walking tour with your ResLife Student Assistants.
City Orientation
Discover the city’s best spots on a walking tour with your ResLife Student Assistants.
Netflix and Noodles
Noodles on us! Come hang out in the social space and enjoy a viewer’s choice Netflix movie.
Freebie Fair (NUSU)
Join your ResLife Student Assistants and village neighbours to visit your annual NUSU Freebie Fair! Here's your chance to come away with lots of goodies - don't forget your bag!
Pool Tournament
Rack ‘em up! Join your village pool tournament and play for gift vouchers.
Clothing Swap Shop
Bring your old or unwanted clothes and swap them for fresh pieces — refresh your wardrobe for free!
Foosball Tournament
Fancy yourself a foosball champ? Compete in our table football tournament where the winner has the chance to grab a gift voucher.
Breakfast Pop-Up
Help us celebrate the world’s biggest coffee morning with free takeaway drinks and breakfast treats to take to lectures with you.
Foosball Tournament
Fancy yourself a foosball champ? Compete in our table football tournament where the winner has the chance to grab a gift voucher.
Clay Modelling
Clay modelling night — a fun, relaxing evening of shaping, sculpting, and bonding! Start your modelling career!
Quayside Market
Explore the Quayside Market with your ResLife Student Assistants and meet new friends along the way.
E-Games FIFA Tournament
Compete in the first e-Games tournament of the year to be crowned FIFA champion, win gift vouchers and score points for the Village Games!
Sausage Roll Showdown
A selection of free Greggs sausage rolls both vegan and meat options to celebrate National Vegetarian Day and Porktober
Karaoke Night
Grab the mic - it's Student Karaoke Night! Make memories that hit all the right notes!
Knot Just Friends
Come along to your ResLife Social Space and get crafty with friendship bracelets! Come alone or with a friend, everyone is welcome!
Herb Plant Flash Giveaway
Keep an eye on our social media this Monday night for our Herb Plant Flash Giveaway! Instagram: reslife_ncl (Stocks are limited and issued on a first come first served basis)
Tranquil Tuesday
Visit your social space for a self-care and feel good evening. Items available: Face Masks Hand Cream Lip Balm Selection of Herbal Teas and Snacks Items are limited and provided free by ResLife
Therapeutic Thursday
Join us for a feel good film a hot chocolate and popcorn.
Mindful Sculpture
Sculpt away your worries with our mindful modelling session. No experience needed, open your heart, slow down and let creativity work its magic. (All resources provided by ResLife)
Whitley Wobble Walk and Peaceful Pizza Events
Whitley Wobble Walk 11:00 - 15:00 Enjoy a relaxing walk along the beautiful Whitley Bay coastline. This mindful stroll invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the soothing rhythm of the waves. Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/udZWnqLVzH Peaceful Pizza 14:00 - 17:00 Sign up required, see your weekly student village email for details.