Did you know that there is a central Residence Life Team?

You may have got the chance to meet the Residence Life Wardens and RLAs at your site since your move-in, but did you know that there is a central Residence Life Team?

Our team work hard to ensure that your central Residence Life events go ahead, as well as overseeing the events at your halls and the support network we provide. Find out more about us below!

Sarah Djuric, Residence Life Manager

Studied: Masters of Education, Specialization in Student Affairs (2022)

Favourite place in Leeds: Kirkgate Market – I love going there every Saturday to pick up my fruit and veg for the week, it’s also a great place to grab lunch or a sweet treat.  I also love going there for the vintage market every month.

Album on repeat: Bando Stone and The New World by Childish Gambino

Currently reading: The Fire Witness by Lars Kepler

Fun facts: I moved over to UK from Canada in 2022 to join the Residence Life Team at the University of Leeds.  I am a big fan of camping, canoeing, snowshoeing and hiking. Since moving here I’ve started playing Women’s Rugby, and try to get outside of the city to go on lots of walks – usually in the Dales or the Peak District! 

Natalie Cherry, Residence Life Assistant Manager 

Studied: BA History & French, MA Professional Language and Intercultural Studies at Uni of Leeds 

Favourite places in Leeds: Kirkstall Brewery for beers & pizza, Bundobust for amazing vegetarian food, the Corn Exchange for independent shopping, Kirkstall Nature Reserve for a walk away from the city, Senbon Sakura for Japanese food.

Album on repeat: Any album by Taylor Swift, London Grammar or Avril Lavigne!

What am I reading currently: A Court of Wings & Fury by Sarah Maas.

Fun facts: I’ve been living in Leeds for 10 years and will always have a soft spot for my home city of Birmingham! I love the outdoors and try to go hiking and swim in the sea when I can. At the moment I'm really enjoying reading, crochet & cooking. 

Lucy McDonald, Residence Life Marketing Executive

Studied: BA Media Production at University of Lincoln, MA in Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University

Favourite place in Leeds: Call Lane, The Corn Exchange, or wherever my dog, Winston, happens to be. 

Currently reading: Bunny by Mona Awad

Album on repeat: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan, Blondshell by Blondshell, Stop Making Sense - A Tribute Album

Fun Facts: I was born and raised in Leeds, so I know and love it a lot! I previously worked in CGI and VFX before taking some of the other skills I learned in my degree to have a career change and move into marketing. I pick up new hobbies every five minutes and love finding new things and figuring out how to do them. At the moment, I'm really loving painting and have been doing some still life floral studies! I’m an avid reader and a lover of films. When I need to calm down, I always go for a swim.

Rae Hughes, Events Coordinator

Studied: Maths at Aberystwyth University

Album: MOTH by The Narcissist Cookbook

Currently Reading: Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating

Favourite Place in Leeds: Wharf Chambers

Fun Facts: I’ve been volunteering as a DofE leader for the past five years. I run an Explorer Scout Unit in Meanwood. I am obsessed with Climbing; it takes up most of my free time. I came 3rd in my first ever marathon. I have a passion for Photography.

Freya Shute, Residence Life Intern

Studying: Psychology with a year in industry

Favourite Place in Leeds: The Corn Exchange is definitely one of my favourite places for vintage shopping and a coffee! The rooftop is also really fun at Belgrave for drinks!

Album on Repeat: Hugo by Loyle Carner and Ctrl by Sza

Currently Reading: A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

Fun facts: I love live music so am usually going to a concert at any chance I get- I am super excited to see Billie Eilish next year! I'm also really into running and ran my first half marathon in Leeds last May!