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Accommodation

Get ready to arrive in accommodation

Collecting your keys and parking
The countdown to arrivals is on

We can't wait to welcome you to Leicester and campus soon!

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Events

19 Sep 2026 | 5:00pm

The Welcome Festival!

If there's one event you don't want to miss, it's this one

Events coming up

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About your hall

About your hall | Freemen's Common

Learn more about your accommodation in The City

About your hall | Nixon Court

Find out more about life in The City

About Your Hall | Stamford

Living at Stamford?

About Your Hall | Gilbert Murray

Living at The Village?

About Your Hall | Beaumont

Living at Beaumont?

About Your Hall | John Foster

Living at John Foster Hall in The Village?

New to Leicester

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Lifestyle

Clothing guide for UK weather

Crucial as you get ready for your studies abroad!
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Lifestyle

The best international supermarkets in Leicester
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Accommodation

The Guide to The Village
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Lifestyle

A guide to cafes and restaurants in Leicester
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Wellbeing

Sign up for SafeZone
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Accommodation

Gyms on campus
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Accommodation

How to book accommodation at Leicester
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Accommodation

Key campus contacts
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Wellbeing

Where to get support on campus
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Lifestyle

Make the most of university study spaces
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Wellbeing

Getting support with your studies
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Accommodation

The Village and The City
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Wellbeing

Top tips for your first week at university
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To stay up to date with everything happening in halls

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Accommodation

How to connect to the WiFi
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Accommodation

Fire Safety in halls
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Lifestyle

Solo date ideas over summer
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Lifestyle

CV writing for summer jobs
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Lifestyle

Moving out? Don't ditch your stuff, donate it!
FAQ
Accommodation

Moving out FAQs
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Lifestyle

Duty Manager wins award at CUBO Residence Life
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Lifestyle

Is it a scam?
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Accommodation

IIS - Have your say on your accommodation!
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Lifestyle

Beat the heat: Sun safety
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Lifestyle

Picnic spots in the city and on campus
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Lifestyle

Get yourself in a good routine for exam season