Events, community and support
Find out more about the Residential Life team, how they support students living in University accommodation and help to create our residence community.
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About the Residential Life team
The Residential Life team is a team of full-time, trained support staff who offer free, confidential, and expert support to all students living in University accommodation.
Throughout your time living in University accommodation, the team can provide wellbeing support, organise social events in your residence, and help you to settle into university life.
The team includes Chief and Senior Residents who live in the residences alongside students. They provide approachable and familiar faces and will listen to you and offer support for whatever concerns or worries you have. They run regular kitchen meetings in your accommodation to help build a welcoming and positive living environment.
Residential Life events
Your Residential Life team arrange various events in your accommodation throughout the year. To find out about upcoming social events and activities, visit the What's on page or follow uobresilife on Instagram.
Your Residential Life team will also contact you about how to get involved with your Junior Common Room (JCR) - a social committee run by fellow students in your accommodation.
How to contact the Residential Life team
Once you have moved into your University accommodation, you can contact the Residential Life team.
Wellbeing support
For wellbeing support, you need to complete a wellbeing access form.
You can also contact the Residential Life team 24 hours a day by telephone on +44 (0)117 428 3300.
You can also access some useful resources listed on the Managing your own wellbeing pages.
Emergency support
In a crisis or if you need help in an emergency, please use the services listed on the Emergency help page.
Student Support Centres
Once you have completed the wellbeing access form, Residential Life team can offer support through in-person appointments, telephone calls, or Microsoft Teams calls.
Most in-person appointments are held in the Student Support Centres but some may be held in alternative locations. Check your appointment details before you attend.
| Village | Phone (24/7) | Email (24/7) | Drop-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Village | 0117 428 3300 | resilife-north@bristol.ac.uk |
Student Support Centre Open: 7 am to 7 pm |
| East Village | 0117 428 3302 | resilife-east@bristol.ac.uk |
Student Support Centre Open: 9 am to 4 pm |
| West Village | 0117 428 3301 | resilife-west@bristol.ac.uk |
Student Support Centre Open: 7 am to 7 pm |
Further support
In addition to your Residential Life team, the University has a range of support and services to help you get the most out of your time at University.
Visit the student support webpages for information on accessing help and advice on everything from financial concerns to your wellbeing.