Posted 2 days ago
Wed 12 Aug, 2026 12:08 AM
Every year in May we hold the Halls Awards, a celebration of all the incredible students in our residences.
They celebrate everybody, from our Residence Life Assistants, who are key points of support and security for our students, our Residence Life Social Committees, to students who are outstanding members in their communities!
Awards include:
- Best Team (RLSC) - Awarded to the Social Committee, whose collaborative efforts have consistently brought residents together through popular, diverse, and engaging events that celebrate community spirit and foster a shared sense of identity.
- Event of the year (RLSC) - Awarded to the Social Committee, who delivered a high‑quality event that was well received and demonstrated strong life skills such as organisation, teamwork, communication, and effective event management.
- Student Leadership Award (RLSC) - Recognising the Social Committee member who has been a particularly exceptional leader, displaying their ability to direct and guide their team.
This person listens to others, demonstrates a high level of responsibility and has a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Inclusive Community Award (RLSC) - Awarded to the Social Committee or committee member who has made exceptional efforts to remove barriers to inclusion, engage the full diversity of the student body, and strengthen a shared sense of identity within their residence.
- Exceptional Member of the year (RLSC) - Celebrating the Social Committee member who has made the biggest impact on their residence community.
An unsung hero, they dedicate significant time and energy to supporting their hall, strengthening belonging and support, and championing sustainable habits that benefit the whole community. - Up and Active Award (RLSC) - Awarded to the Social Committee who have built a strong culture of activity, wellbeing, and sport in their residence, while demonstrating key life skills such as understanding personal wellbeing and motivating others to get involved.
- Exceptional RLA of the Year -Celebrating the RLA who has upheld a high standard of work throughout the year and made a meaningful, positive impact on the students in their hall, strengthening the sense of community within the residence.
- RLA Team of the Year - Recognising the RLA team that has exceeded expectations, working tirelessly and professionally to support their students and demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and care to their hall’s community.
- Rising Star Award - Awarded to the RLA who has shown strong professional growth in their first year.
This RLA has supported their community by helping residents develop key life skills and a sense of responsibility within their halls.
- Contribution to Student Wellbeing (RLA) -Recognising an RLA or RLA team who has shown exceptional commitment to supporting the welfare of their fellow students and demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility to their hall’s community.
Celebrating the students who bring our Halls to life: the flatmates, friends, and everyday heroes whose small actions create big impact.
These Awards honour someone whose everyday actions; whether building life skills, supporting social responsibility, or shaping a shared identity - make Halls feel like home.
Celebrating staff members that have had an impact on your time in halls
During the ceremony, we have a performance from students in halls, a three course meal and plenty of photo opportunities.
Hear from some of our 2026 winners
