Hall facilities

From laundry to contents insurance, we have everything you need.

Study spaces

The University has plenty of library and study spaces across campus, as do our halls of residence.

You’ll be able to access computers, books and dedicated study spaces at:

  • Ashburn Hall: Morley Library
  • Dalton-Ellis: Large Study Room (Computer Cluster), Small Study Room
  • Hulme Hall: Houldsworth Library, Percy Worthington Room
  • St Anselm's: Han Jorden Room, Open JCR, Rick Holt Room
  • Unsworth Hall: The Meadows
  • Uttley House: Conservatory Bar (Available for study during the day), Study Room 1, Study Room 2, Study Room 3, The Flowers Study Room
  • Whitworth Park: Study Space and Computer Cluster
  • Woolton Hall: The Clive Saunders Room, Marquis Room

Insurance

All University of Manchester halls are included in a block insurance policy which is provided by Howden (formerly Endsleigh).

The basic cover includes:

  • Theft, fire and flood to possessions, including laptops and tablets, when inside accommodation.
  • £5,000 tenants' liability cover for fixtures and fittings.
  • £10,000 total insured limit. Individual item limits do apply.

You can check the details on the Howden Insurance website using our policy number HH1053 and make sure this suits your needs.

TV licence

If you want to watch live television or use an online catch-up service, you'll need to be covered by a TV licence. Communal TVs in halls, such as Unsworth Park, are covered but personal devices aren’t.

However, you're still free to use subscription-based streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney Plus without the need for a TV licence.

For more information visit the TV licencing website.

Internet access

Halls are connected to the University network, HORNET. Once you've completed your University registration online and set up your username and password you will be able to join.

Help is available on the HORNET portal if you have any issues. If you live at Brook Hall, Daisy Bank Hall, Denmark Road, IQ, Park View, Parkway Gate, Rusholme Place, Salford Student Quarter or Weston Hall, separate arrangements are in place, and you'll receive these when you arrive.

In communal areas, you’ll also be able to access the University WiFi. All bedrooms have access to the Ethernet (wired internet connection).

Laundry rooms

There are laundry facilities in each of the halls which are managed by Circuit Laundry except for Weston Hall where they are managed by Miele Laundry (for more information ask at reception). Circuit Laundry facilities can be operated using the Circuit GO app which allows you to check availability and pay via the app. 

Instructions on how to use the machines are in the laundry rooms. You’ll need to bring your own washing powder, liquid or tablets.