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Sharing a space is not an easy thing to do, however It can be extremely beneficial. Not only for your flatmates but also for your wellbeing as an individual. In this post, we will provide 5 top tips on how you and your flatmates can maintain a spotless and well-maintained kitchen space. At home at halls we offer all our students the opportunity to win a prize as a team if you keep your kitchens in tip top shape, so don’t miss out!  Tip 1. Teamwork makes the dream work! Yes, you have heard it before, but it is very [...]

The start of term is now only weeks away and we just wanted to give you an update on our room availability in case you (or any one you know) is still looking for University of Nottingham student accommodation this September. We still have availability of: Standard Rooms - one of our most popular room types at £125 per weekLarge Standard Rooms - for those wanting more space at £140 per weekAlbion Standard Rooms - our best value at £116 per week  Don't forget that these prices include all utility bills - 💡 including electricity - so there's no increases to worry about for the duration of [...]

Still looking for accommodation this September? We're delighted to announce an Open Event from 9.30am - 4pm on Friday 24 and Saturday 25th June. We'll have Standard, En-suite and Studio rooms open for you to take a look at, as well as staff on site to answer any questions. Just come to the Broadgate Park reception - hope to see you there! Directions

Are you looking for somewhere a little quieter to live for your postgrad course next year? Or perhaps you need somewhere to park a car? If so, Albion House could be the perfect residence for you - our quiet designated accommodation that comes with free parking! And we’re happy to say that there are still rooms available for New and Returning Postgrad students - starting from only £116 with all bills included. Situated in the heart of Beeston town centre, Albion House is around 15 minutes’ walk from University Park West Entrance. The residence is a close-knit community; two blocks [...]

We hope that you are as excited as we are for the start of the new academic year! One of the great things about life at Broadgate Park, Albion House and Cloister House is being able to join in with all the events and activities organised for residents, there is something for everyone. The Residence Experience team are busy organising the Residence Life programme, but we wanted to give you an idea of the type of events and activities that you can start looking forward to:  Huge Christmas Party  A formal Christmas Party with entertainment and food.  Craft workshops   Craft nights, pumpkin carvings at Halloween and much more.  Group day trips  Day trips destinations are decided by [...]

Mental Health is the foundation of every human being. Your actions may be based on how you reason with everyday thoughts in your mind, as well as situational changes in your environment, choices, people, work, university life, pandemic, politics, and so much more. Often, these changes may cause stressful situations which may lead to overthinking, anxiety, depression, and many more mental battles. Being at university, especially during a pandemic has caused a lot of physical, psychological, mental and emotional stress on many university students. We believe that it is important to express your thoughts in the hopes of a stress-free [...]

The 5 reasons behind why having houseplants really can be beneficial to your physical and mental health Student Contributor The number of people buying houseplants over recent years has dramatically increased, but often the physical and mental benefits which accompany them are unbeknown to the houseplant’s owner. Especially with more time being spent indoors, houseplants can be a great way to bring a little bit of the outside into your home with you and tending to them can quickly become a new hobby. Here are 5 reasons why these little (or sometimes rather large) houseplants can have such a positive [...]

Tips On How To Transition To A Vegan Diet Bolatito Martins  Vegan! A dietary lifestyle we are hearing more often these days, especially in January. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a vegan diet? The requirements? The discipline? As we celebrate Veganuary throughout January at home at halls we also want to explore and provide tips on how meat eaters can transition to a vegan diet (If you want!). Perhaps it can be a challenge you can take on this new year? Or a temporary challenge to prove your friends wrong that yes, you can [...]

Small Acts of Kindness to Create Good Vibes in Your Flat Chelsea Sowden As people always say, it's the little things that really matter. They really add up too, so here's some suggestions of small acts of kindness that'll go a long way to filling your flat with all of the positive vibes. A cup of tea solves (nearly) everything Grabbing a brew? Offer to make a round! Ask your flatmates or even drop a message in the group chat to see if anyone wants one. Bringing a cuppa to someone's room can give you a good chance to check [...]

Home at Halls is a brand new Broadgate Park app for all students living in our accommodation. It is FREE to download from the Google Play Store / Apple App Store. All you have to do is search for 'Home at Halls' and login using the details you use on the Broadgate Park portal! The app is a simple tool which can be used to log any maintenance issues you have, sign up to any events happening around site and give us vital feedback.