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Details of your contract
Moving rooms
UUK Code of practice
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The Student Charter
The Student Charter is a reference point for our students and staff setting out our expectations, rights and responsibilities as members of the University community.
Paying your halls fees
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Hall fees are paid by Recurring Card Payment (RCP), which you would have set up when accepting your offer. If you need to update your card details at any point during the year, you will be able to do so via our online update facility . If you have any questions regarding updating your card details, please contact the Student Hub by phoning +44(0)23 8059 9599.
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- If you are really unhappy in your new home in halls or are having difficulty settling into your new surroundings, please contact and engage with the Student Hub Team either by email studenthub@soton.ac.uk or by telephone +44 (0)23 80599 599.
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A healthy and safe environment:
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- Planned maintenance in halls takes place throughout the year in order to meet our health and safety obligations.
Timely repairs and maintenance:
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A clean, pleasant living environment:
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Access to health and wellbeing services:
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A living environment free from anti-social behaviour:
- We run a number of campaigns through the Student Union to encourage a sense of community for residents and our neighbours.