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AUB ResLife

AUB’s residential life programme is for students living in AUB Halls of Residence.

Through this programme we aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment where students have a sense of belonging, feel supported to be curious, creative and build the confidence to live and study independently.

Whether you're after support with your finances, study skills or health and welfare, or perhaps you're looking for careers advice or chances to be social? AUB ResLife will help you find the best opportunities to get the most from your time with us.

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Students gathered round tables and chairs in campus halls for arts and crafts.
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Student holding a lizard as part of a ResLife event.

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AUB ResLife goals

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Wellbeing

  • Fostering connections throughout the accommodation and university and providing links to support services internal and external.
  • Building self-confidence and enabling students to live successfully whilst developing positive relationships.
  • Offering students opportunities to develop self-care awareness and skills, so that they can develop the ability to look after themselves effectively. 
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Connectivity

  • Wide ranging opportunities for students to meet new people and develop new interests and hobbies.
  • Developing awareness of opportunities available within the local community such as sports clubs, creative hubs, local amenities and accessing these.
  • Creating confidence and connections to try the provisions of the Students Union, university, and local organisations/services. 
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Skills

  • Developing independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting as well as looking at what comes next, life after university… 
  • Providing access to study skills support for academic progress and the development of transferrable skills. 
  • Linking with AUB Careers Service, developing connections to improve employability prospects and career opportunities post-graduation. 

ResLife events

AUB ResLife has an exciting calendar of events throughout the year.

Each Halls of Residence runs weekly events from bingo, movie nights and crafting activities, to check in and chats, hot chocolate mornings and our Unplugged cafés.

We also have events which run across all the Halls each term.

Upcoming events

The following events will take place from 15.00–17.00 in the common rooms at Campus Halls and Madeira Road Halls of Residence.

  • Monday 7, Thursday 10 and Tuesday 22 September: Sip and Craft – Chat to a Student Ambassador and get to know all the top tips for getting the most out of your AUB experience. Meet your fellow students over a hot drink and some crafting.
  • Friday 11 and 18 September: Movie afternoons – Chill out with popcorn and a good film.
  • Monday 14 and 21 September: Games afternoons – Fun times making positive connections with a selection of giant garden games, board and card games, plus a Nintendo Wii.

Want to visit Hengistbury Head with AUBSU? Meet at Halls reception on Tuesday 15 September, 12.00.

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Student Services

We believe people learn best in a vibrant, caring environment, and we want to help you thrive while you’re here

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Cost of Living

Take a look at the average monthly spend for a student in private rented accommodation

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Our Campus

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Overview

We know our students like different styles of places to live – we have a great range of halls of residence for first-years to choose from

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Halls of Residence

Our halls are located on campus or in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth and have excellent bus and public transport links

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Private Rented Accommodation

We want all students to live life to the full, on and off campus, to engage with the local community and have a rewarding time at AUB

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Living in the community

Bournemouth is a welcoming place and we want you to enjoy life here, but it should never be at the expense of other residents

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