Exciting times ahead as Trinity Square gets set to open

Northumbria University’s impressive new accommodation development, Trinity Square, will open in September 2014.

With fantastic facilities and services on site, this vibrant development looks set to give students everything they need and more to enjoy university life.

Northumbria University News talks to Jill Hargreaves, the new Residences Life and Student Activities Co-ordinator, on her role, as well as the activities and entertainment being created for students living in the University’s halls of residences.

“Building a community within our residences is one of my main aims to create a sense of home and belonging for students, where hopefully they will feel relaxed and happy,” said Jill.

“I believe it is important to do this as for many, if not all students, it is their first time away from home, so they may feel apprehensive and nervous about the journey ahead.

“I am working on many activities and events to engage all students, no matter what their interests or hobbies are. By creating an environment where they are comfortable and happy their overall university experience will be far more positive.”

Jill outlined some of the plans for students living in Trinity Square.

“The hub space provides a fantastic area for activities such as cinema screenings, game nights and even food tasting events, with areas available for studying, relaxing and socialising.

“We are developing a lot of ideas, such as mini music festivals, book clubs, ‘stitch and bitch’ groups as well as possible activities like slumber parties and ‘box set’ nights for those times when binge watching Breaking Bad is the only answer!

“The private multi-use outdoor games area also means that sports from basketball or table tennis to yoga – whatever you fancy – are accessible to all students, and to those in other nearby residences such as Claude Gibb and Lovaine Halls.

“It’s really important for students to feel a sense of ownership of their residences, and to enjoy the environment they are living in, so it’s all about creating a relaxed and sociable community, where they are completely comfortable.”