Student Information

What will happen to the current Bruce Hall students?

Bruce Hall residents approved to return in 2017 will be temporarily accommodated in the student residence "SA5" which is currently under construction. This will include residents of the Packard Wing.  This would also include an intake of first year Bruce students to ensure the cultural continuity of the Bruce Hall community.

Provisions will also be made for temporary catering facilities so that Bruce students housed in SA5 during construction of the new buildings will continue to have fully-catered meals.

When the new buildings open, Bruce Hall residents in SA5 will have the opportunity to relocate back to the new Bruce Hall or to another of the new residential halls.

Will the new buildings address the problems of recent years with returning students not all able to return?

Yes, the new buildings will provide some much needed additional student accommodation space and over time we will be able to accommodate more new and returning students.

Will the current pastoral care model at Bruce Hall continue at SA5 in the interim and in the new buildings?
Yes, ensuring a high level of quality pastoral care as a continuing feature of the new Bruce Hall is a priority and the University is committed to providing support for pastoral care for the two communities.

Is 800 beds too large for one residential hall?

The proposal is to create two separate and independent communities of around 400 students each. Each building will house a distinct community, each with their own unique identity.

Will fees and tariffs for Bruce Hall students stay the same?

The current financial models are based on keeping tariffs at their current levels (plus CPI).

Will the University's returners' policy apply to returning Bruce Hall students?

Yes students will be required to re-apply and they will be consulted regarding the process.

Will the new Bruce Hall be where the Tuckwell Scholars live?

Graham wants Tuckwell Scholars to live across all residences. That's why Scholar House has been established.

Will other students live in SA5 during this time?

No we have proposed a one Bruce Community Model which we will be working towards.