Residence Life Team
Res Life is a support service for all students living within the University of Portsmouth Hall's portfolio. We empower students to transition into university life, fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
We are committed to promoting holistic wellbeing and developing a sense of belonging, we strive to create memorable experiences and opportunities for growth, ensuring that each student's journey at our university is enriched, fulfilling, and transformative.
Get support in halls
Our service is based at University House with our opening hours being Monday to Friday between 09.30am and 8.00pm. However, we retain meeting spaces in halls of residence and are available for drops in on a weekly basis.
University House
We're open for drop-ins Monday to Thursday between 11.30am and 5.00pm, and on Fridays between 12.00pm and 4.00pm.
Bateson Hall
We're open for drop-ins on Tuesdays (during term time) between 11.30am and 5.00pm.
Rees Hall
We're open for drop-ins on Thursdays (during term time) between 11.30am and 5.00pm.
How to contact us
Daytime appointments
You can book a daytime appointment with us by calling the team on: +44 (0)23 9284 4500 or by emailing reslife@port.ac.uk.
Speak to your Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants (blue UOP t-shirts) are returning students who offer peer-to-peer support and advice to students. They will host social events and run awareness campaigns throughout the year to benefit student residents. Your best chance of meeting the Resident Assistants is through attending our events.
Out-of-hours welfare support
Student Support Services also provide students with 24/7 urgent welfare support. If you need help outside of office hours, we're accessible via the security lodge at +44 (0)23 9284 3333.
Events and socials
Our year-round event programme is centred around community building, social, wellbeing and skills. We aim to make sure all students feel welcome, comfortable and safe. But most importantly, we want you to have fun while living here in Portsmouth!
You'll be able to make friends, get to know your hall neighbours better and most importantly have fun while living away from home.
If you've got any questions, please speak to a member of our residence life team or email the team at reslife@port.ac.uk.
Events
Our events range from film, quiz and games nights, to arts and crafts events, mindfulness events, city tours, pet therapy events and so much more! Our events occur in halls common rooms, across campus and around the city. All students are welcome to join our events – no matter where these are hosted.
Third-Party/Parent Contact
The Res Life team takes many enquiries from third parties but unfortunately, we can only respond to this contact with specific permission from our students. Third parties can include parents, guardians, carers and siblings. In case of an emergency, the University will refer to the Student Trusted Emergency Contact procedure.
Our work must comply with data protection legislation which, in most cases, requires us to have a student’s consent (preferably written) to disclose any information about them, before being asked for it. We will accept email permission to disclose information only if received from a student’s University student email account. We will always encourage individuals to indicate who they are happy for us to contact and record this information for our use as soon as possible after registration in their accommodation.
We appreciate that this can be frustrating for anyone with concerns for a particular individual. If you have any immediate concerns about a student, please follow the advice on our concerns about students page.
Other advice and support
Guidance and support
Access our guidance and support services on study skills, managing your finances, living in halls, health and wellbeing as well as accident and emergency info.
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