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More counselling sessions

The counselling service has increased the standard offer from four to six sessions.

Longer accommodation options

We’ve introduced 50-week accommodation licences for postgraduate and international students.

Halls open over Christmas

Student halls are being kept open over the Christmas period for the first time.

Better kitchen facilities in halls

Combi-microwaves have been added to all kitchenettes so you can prepare a wider range of meals.

Favourites back in the Refectory

Paninis and hot eats have been brought back to the Refectory from 9 November, alongside a refreshed menu.

More choice on the Refectory menu

A new menu from 24 November includes popular items such as popcorn chicken, bao buns, chicken wraps and noodle dishes, including non-spicy options.

More grab-and-go food

We’ve reintroduced grab-and-go items such as Pot Noodles and increased Rollover products.

Weekly meal points

A weekly meal plan scheme now gives you all your meal points at the start of the week, with a weekly reset instead of a daily one.

Reusable cups and containers

The free-to-use Simmply Vytal reusable cup and takeaway container scheme has saved around 6,500 single-use items in its first six weeks, with a 97.4% return rate and an estimated 600kg CO₂e saving.

Lower-plastic food packaging

We’ve introduced a Notpla range of disposable containers that are plastic-free, fully biodegradable and home-compostable.


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