Warden Welcome: Nathan Barker
Posted 10 months ago
Thu 23 Oct, 2025 12:10 AM
Hello, and welcome to Ellerslie and Lyddon and to the University of Leeds!
In Halls, your Warden is here to support you with anything you need during your time living with us.
You will have the chance to meet your Warden at your Mandatory Warden Welcome Talk
Mandatory Warden Welcome
Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 6pm
Location: Esther Simpson, Lecture Theatre LG.08
BBQ after the talk
Meet the Warden for Ellerslie and Lyddon
Hi I'm Nathan the Residence Life Warden for Ellerslie and Lyddon Hall.
Role at the University: Residence Life Coordinator (Central Residence Life Team)
How long have you worked at the University: 2 Years
Background Information: A humble man from Doncaster.
Studied: BA Business & Marketing at University of Lincoln
I have lived in Leeds for 3 years now. LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS!
Leeds is my fifth city to live and work in (and is the best so far!)
I am a Chelsea fan due to my Nan's dog being called Chelsea when I was young (luckily the dog wasn't called Accrington Stanley)
I love asking people what they have had for tea.
Lebanese Bites across the road from Parkinson Steps.
Great Food. Great People. A nice place to visit after a few Shandys (Drink responsibly)
1. Step outside your comfort zone (at least once)
2. Appreciate more, whether it's your time, new perspectives, new people.
3. Be yourself.
Residence Life Social Committe
I carry my role as a Warden in addition to my full-time job at the University. My role as a Warden is to support, guide, and ensure you are safe and looked after. My focus during my time as Warden will be looking to build and develop a sense of community between Ellerslie and Lyddon students, I hope you can be part of that journey.
Throughout your time at here, I will support you with any issues that may arise, with the help of an amazing team of Residence Life Assistants (RLAs).
RLAs will be on call every night and all weekend during term time; there will always be someone to call at all hours of the day - look out for the purple jackets!
We also have a Social Committee which is in place to design and deliver a range of fun events within the community. The Committee is run by students for students. This is a great opportunity to organise events, learn new skills, make new friends.
We are always looking for more students to get involved in the Committee and support, so if you want to learn more then get in touch with me.
Feel free to reach out to me or your RLA team with any enquiries through the year.
