A home from home...Accommodation at the University of Lincoln

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03 Introduction

04-07 The Student Village – Lincoln Courts On-Campus Accommodation

08-09 Campus Map

10-13 University Partnership Halls Off-Campus Accommodation

Brayford Quay Hayes Wharf The Junxion Park Court The Pavilions

14 University Associate Halls Off-Campus Accommodation

Aqua House Brayford Court Cathedral Street Apartments College Mews Danesgate House Hayes House

15 Riseholme Park

16 How to view and apply

Contents Introduction

Choosing where to live whilst studying is a big decision so it’s important to find out what’s available and choose the right accommodation for you. We want you to get the most out of your time in Lincoln and this guide is designed to help you find the accommodation that suits you best. The University of Lincoln’s main Brayford Pool campus is based in the city centre and all accommodation is based either on-campus or a short walking distance away. The University offers a wide choice of rooms in modern self-catering apartments. For students studying at our Riseholme Park campus, there is the option of on-site accommodation in catered halls of residence.You may choose to live in University accommodation or in one of the University-approved private developments. Whatever you decide, the University will assist all first year applicants in sourcing accommodation which is registered with the University Residential Services Office, should you require it.

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The Lincoln Courts is a stunning waterfront accommodation complex, situated on-campus in the heart of the Student Village. You’ll be close to the University’s academic buildings, Student Support Centre and the Engine Shed, and the city centre is just a short walk away.The complex is made up of 17 contemporary buildings of self-catered apartments, each apartment housing five to eight students. In total there are 1,037 furnished student bedrooms. Some apartments have rooms designed specifically for students with disabilities. Fees for apartments in Lincoln Courts include both heating and electricity bills, plus personal possessions insurance and free University internet access.

The Student Village – Lincoln CourtsOn-Campus Accommodation

Within a couple of hours of moving in with my housemates we were all getting on really well. When we’re not in classes or lectures we are usually doing something together, whether it’s cooking, going on nights out or doing work. Heather Runcorn

…not just a room

Facilities• En-suiteroomsareavailable

• Fullyfittedkitchen

• Disabledaccess

• Launderettefacilities

• 24houron-campussecurity

• Freeinternettelephoneservice(option for free calls to home and halls)

• Bicyclestorage

What’s available?Each apartment has fully fitted kitchen/dining facilities with cookers, a fridge, microwaves, kettle, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and mop and bucket.

All rooms are fully furnished.

Standard roomEvery room is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and drawers. Free, 24-hour access to the University broadband network is also available.

En-suite roomIn addition to all the facilities in a standard room, these rooms have en-suite bathrooms which include a shower, basin and toilet.

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The Student Village Lincoln Courts

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Public Car Parking

The Cathedral Quarter is 12 minutes’ walk from the Brayford Main Campus.

University Parking

Permit Only Parking & Open Day Parking

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Walking distances (end to end)

Central Campus 3 minutes Brayford Quarter 5 minutes

Brayford (Main Campus)

1. Bridge House

2. Lincoln Canoe Club

3. EMMTEC

4. Engine Shed

5. Estates & Facilities

6. Main Administrative Building

7. Media, Humanities & Technology Building

8. PCT (Health Centre) & Student Services

9. Architecture Building

10. Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC)

11. Science Centre

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22. Witham House

23. Harrison House

24. Enterprise@Lincoln

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The JunxionLocated in the city centre, just opposite the Library and the Engine Shed, The Junxion offers 569 en-suite bedrooms provided in four, five or six-bedroom apartments with fully fitted kitchens/dining/lounge areas. Designed around a central courtyard, facilities include a lounge, launderette and cash machines. All apartments have leather sofas, 32” LCD televisions, free TV licence, Freeview and Sky Sports and dishwashers. Contents insurance and broadband internet in all bedrooms is included in the rent.For further information please visit: www.mezzino.co.uk/the_junxion.php

Hayes Wharf Hayes Wharf is a purpose-built student residence overlooking the Brayford Pool campus. Its 224 en-suite bedrooms are provided in shared apartments of two-five bedrooms. Facilities include an LCD television in every apartment, on-site laundry facilities and internet access. Personal possessions insurance is included.For further information please visit: www.clubeasy.com/lincoln/cityinfo.aspx

•SituatedonCarholme Road

•224en-suitebedrooms

•SituatedonBrayfordWharf East

•569en-suitebedrooms

•SituatedonBrayfordWharf North

•336en-suitebedrooms

Brayford Quay This development is situated opposite the University on Brayford Wharf North and overlooks the waterfront. Its 336 en-suite bedrooms are divided into six-bedroom apartments. Facilities include broadband internet access, a television in each kitchen/lounge area with Freeview and free TV licence.For further information please visit: www.crm-students.com/student-accommodation/ uk/lincoln

These developments are located off-campus but are adjacent to the University, within five minutes’ walk from the main Brayford Pool campus.

…everything’s on your doorstep

University Partnership HallsOff-Campus Accommodation

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The Pavilions The Pavilions are adjacent to the University’s Sports and Recreation Centre. The accommodation provides 1,329 en- suite bedspaces ranging from self-contained studio flats to six-bedroom apartments which include leather sofas, 32” LCD televisions with free TV licence, Freeview and Sky Sports, and dishwashers. It has a coffee bar lounge which has Sky TV, pool tables, air-hockey and vending machines. There is also an on-site launderette. Contents insurance and broadband internet in all bedrooms is included.For further information please visit: http://digpavilions.co.uk

Park Court Conveniently located close to the Brayford Pool campus, and a two minute walk to the city centre, Park Court (on Park Street, just off Beaumont Fee) is a purpose built development offering 289 en-suite study bedrooms arranged as four and five-bedroom apartments with a shared fully fitted kitchen. Facilities include on-site laundry facilities, a lounge with 50” Plasma TV, Freeview and DVD player, a pool table, games machines and vending machines.For further information please visit: www.touchstonestudentliving.co.uk/student-accommodation-lincoln

•Situatedon Park Street

•289en-suitebedrooms

•Situatedon Ruston Way

•1,329en-suitebedrooms

Lincoln is a very safe and quiet city (in a good way!) It’s different to my hometown, Beijing, but I’m enjoying it a lot and not missing home. Everyone has been so helpful and friendly.Evan Beijing

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University Associate HallsOff-Campus Accommodation

These developments are located off-campus but are all within five to fifteen minutes’ walk from the University and city centre.

Aqua House Aqua House is situated on the north bank of the Fossdyke canal, on Harvey Street, less than half a mile from the city centre and the main Brayford Pool campus. The building consists of 80 study bedrooms (with television and telephone/wireless internet access). Kitchens (with dishwashers), bathrooms and laundry facilities are shared.

Brayford Court This purpose built development of 22 apartments each containing between three and six bedrooms is situated on Carholme Road, only a few minutes’ walk from the main Brayford Pool campus. Each kitchen is fully equipped and includes crockery and cutlery. Bedrooms have wireless internet access.

Cathedral Street Apartments Located close to the School of Art and Design (Greestone Building and Thomas Parker House) this development of 94 study bed spaces comprises 24 apartments from two-six bedrooms with shared kitchens and shower rooms. Each apartment has its own separate lounge. It offers free broadband internet and telephone line. Possessions insurance is included.

College Mews Located close to the Brayford Pool campus on Holmes Road, College Mews has 25 en-suite study bedrooms which have shared kitchens plus on-site laundry facilities. Some rooms have original exposed brickwork and pillars. It offers free broadband internet.

Danesgate House Danesgate House is located on Grantham Street in the city centre and is close to the School of Art and Design (Greestone Building and Thomas Parker House). It has a residents’ bar, TV/games room and a cyber suite with free internet access. The apartments have shared kitchens/shower rooms with a basement laundry and each study bedroom has a vanity unit with washbasin and television point. It has wireless broadband.

Hayes House Purpose built in 1999, Hayes House is only yards away from the main Brayford Pool campus – located on Carholme Road. The 19 en-suite study bedrooms (with wireless broadband) have double glazed windows and shared kitchen facilities with dishwasher, cable TV and on-site laundry.

Riseholme Park

For students studying agriculture, animal-related and biological science courses, residential student accommodation is located in the stunning setting of Riseholme Park. The Riseholme Estate has more than 20 hectares of mixed woodlands and a lake. Riseholme Park offers single room accommodation in traditional style halls of residence. It is situated just five minutes away from the centre of Lincoln by car or bus. A shuttle bus runs daily between Riseholme and the Brayford Pool campus. The accommodation includes catering facilities and fees cover all meals on a half board basis (breakfast and evening meal). After enrolment, you can apply for a permit to park in the on-site car park. All rooms are fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and drawers. Each block has shared bathroom, shower and toilet facilities and each corridor area has its own kitchenette, which is supplied with basic equipment for the preparation of snacks or small meals.

Facilities• Fullyfurnishedroomswith

bedding (sheets, pillows, duvets and covers) laundered by the University

• Mealsonahalf-board basis 7 days per week during term time

• Areaforbasicfoodpreparation

• Wardenservice

• Accesstosportsfacilities

• Wirelessinternetservice

• Personalpossessions insurance cover

What’s available?• Chaplin Hall

For students under the age of 18 years

• Wordsworth Hall For students aged 18 years +

• Harvey Hall For students aged 18 years + on Higher Education courses

Please note: Students can opt to live in Lincoln rather than Riseholme if they prefer as a shuttle bus runs between the two campuses.

University of Lincoln Baryford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS

Telephone: +44 (0)1522 886644 Minicom: +44 (0)1552 886055 www.lincoln.ac.uk

Viewing accommodationYou can view the University’s accommodation if you visit us on an Open Day. Visit www.lincoln.ac.uk/opendays for details.

Applying for accommodationApplying for accommodation at Lincoln is simple. An Accommodation Application Form will be sent out with the formal written course offer from our Admissions Office. Simply fill out the form stating your preference of accommodation. It can be returned at any time, although applicants should note that returned forms are recorded and processed in date order of receipt. Every effort will be made to ensure that you have the accommodation of your choice, depending on demand.

Further informationVisit www.lincoln.ac.uk/accommodation to find out more about student accommodation at the University and within Lincoln.

Residential ServicesTelephone: +44 (0)1522 886231 / 886195 Email: accommodation@lincoln.ac.uk

How to view and apply