Settling in and support in residences
Last updated: 22/08/2024 13:14
Get involved in events in your residences, meet new friends and get help with the transition to university life.
Starting university may be your first experience of living away from home in a different city. We understand this can be equally exciting and challenging, that's why our Residence Life team are here to help you settle in.
We work in partnership with Student Life, Residences, and the Students’ Union to bring a vibrant calendar of social events, a warm and accessible foundation of support, and opportunities to learn about yourself, others and how to live communally as a student at Cardiff.
Events
Our varied programme of events includes:
- global holiday and cultural celebrations such as Halloween, Lunar New Year, Holi, Ramadan and many more
- in-person drop-in sessions across all the halls of residence for peer support, advice or just a listening ear
- development of important life skills like cooking, budgeting, resolving conflict with flatmates and managing your own mental and physical wellbeing
- events themed around specific interests such as crafts, healthy living, social change and wellbeing that allow you to socialize with others while doing something you love or just want to try out
- opportunities to shape your experience of living in halls through participation in feedback activities through Halls Associations.
Follow us on Instagram for regular updates or check out our events page on our website.
Connect with us
Our team of Residence Life Assistants are current students who've lived in residences themselves. They're on hand to offer advice based on their own experience and signpost to any relevant university services that can help you.
Meet your Residence Life Assistants
| Day | Time | Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 18:00 to 21:00 | South Campus |
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 18:00 to 21:00 | University Hall |
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 18:00 to 21:00 | Talybont |
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 18:00 to 21:00 | North Campus |
We also run some events on Saturdays. Keep an eye on our events page.
Contact us
Residence Life Team
Join the Residence Life team for events throughout the year.