Manchester Residential Life gets to the heart of halls
09 Sep 2016
Manchester Residential Life (ResLife) has been launched in the University’s Halls of Residence to enhance the student residential experience through proactive provision amd intervention
ResLife was created after a review of pastoral services in Halls of Residence revealed that the pastoral teams were well set up to deliver a reactive support service, but there was very little proactive provision and intervention.
After a complete reconfiguration, pastoral services will now focus on proactive provision, aimed at engaging and supporting students by bringing the fullness of the University experience to where they live.
How ResLife works
Manchester ResLife will deliver a programme of proactive events providing a range of opportunities to suit the tastes of all residents from playing sports through to organising charity fundraisers, from volunteering to being able to take part in workshops and socials.
Residents will be able to take advantage of the opportunities available to them through the University and beyond, allowing for a wider and more inclusive residential experience than ever before. There will be something for everyone to get involved with in the ResLife Programme.
Meet the Manchester ResLife Team
ResLife Manager and Senior ResLife Co-ordinators
The Manchester ResLife Team is headed up by Brendon Jones, ResLife Manager, and there are three full-time Senior ResLife Coordinators:
- Jonny Marshall, who is based in City Halls;
- Steph Fisher, in Victoria Park;
- Mark Hibbert, in Fallowfield.
Brendon, Jonny, Steph and Mark will be happy to answer any questions you have about ResLife or visit your area to give a talk about the new service and programme. You can contact them at:
ResLife Officers
All halls will be allocated a ResLife Officer and, in larger communities, there will also be Deputy ResLife Officers. Res Life Officers and Deputy ResLife Officers will lead the team of ResLife Advisors and will be members of staff holding another role within the University.
ResLife Advisors
A Duty ResLife Advisor will be available in each hall from 6pm to 8am Mondy to Friday and throughout the weekend. Residents will be allocated to a ResLife Advisor who will hold regular flat and block meetings and be available for non-emergency issues to signpost to other serices in the Univeristy and beyond. ResLife Advisors will be staff or postgraduate students, which will provide an opportunity for postgraduate students to develop valuable skills, connect with student residents and contribute to the student experience.
Further information
For more details about the programme, visit: