Residence Life Events

Feel part of the community

Moving away from home can be daunting, but here at Residence Life, we want you to feel right at home! Being part of a community can help you to settle in quicker and that is why we arrange regular events for you to attend. It is a fantastic way to meet new people and to have fun with friends you've already made. The events are hosted by our friendly Halls Team.

Who can attend?

  • Any resident living in our halls
  • Individuals
  • Groups

Where are the events held?

  • In our halls of residence
  • Around campus
  • Day trips off campus

How can I sign up to events?

Events are listed on the website and on our halls of residence Facebook pages – find your Facebook group by discovering our resources for residents. Most events are free of charge and some day trips are low cost. Please see each individual event description for details.

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aqua park square<br></p>
'Total Wipeout'-style aqua park trip
<p>Ring-Tailed Lemur, Paignton Zoo</p>
Local zoo visits
<p>Basketball</p>
Watching live sports matches
<p>Sports activities<br></p>
Taking part in sporting activities
<p>Adrenalin Quarry<br></p>
Adventure activities
<p>Ice skating</p>
Ice skating
<p>Dartmoor</p>
Countryside visits
<p>Bowling</p>
Bowling

Enjoy a vibrant social programme during your year in halls

“Residence Life events are a fantastic way to make new friends in halls. The summer BBQ was a fabulous way to end our time in halls, we got to enjoy the free food and catch-up with everyone we’d met.”

Josh
Francis Drake resident

<p>Barbecue</p>
<p>Quiz night</p>
Quiz Night
<p>Halloween</p>
Halloween
<p>Christmas</p>
Christmas
<p>Campus/city tours</p>
City/campus tours
<p>Picnic</p>
Picnics/BBQs
<p>Meet and greet</p>
Meet and greet
<p>Movie nights</p>
Movie nights
<p>Fun days</p>
Fun days