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University of Hull
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 The University of Hull is situated in the city of Kingston-Upon-Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The city is situated on the River Humber and has good access from the whole country (and Europe by sea and air). There is also a smaller campus to north in the seaside town of Scarborough which offers additional subjects. The University was set up as University College Hull in 1927 and achieve university status in 1954. FacilitiesLibrariesThe Brynmor Jones library on the main Hull Campus provides over 1 million books and electronic resources for students to borrow. The library is open late during term time to allow you to work right in to the evenings. The building also houses the Study Advice Service where you can get assistance on a wide range of topics.
IT and ComputingAcross the university, there is wide access to computer services. As well as the Computer Centre, the Hull campus houses the 24 Hour Centre which provides 24 hour access (as the name suggests) to facilities including a large number of computer terminals. At the Scarborough Campus you will be able to use around 140 centrally networked PCS with a further 140 PCS within departments available for your use. If you have your own PC or laptop too you'll be pleased to hear the Scarborough Campus was the first university in the UK to offer complete wireless network access across the whole site.
SportsLocated next to the Hull campus is the sports and fitness centre. It provides a fitness suite, modern sports halls and many large, out door fields - so has something for everyone, whatever your sport. In Hull itself, there a wider range of sports activities available, including something for the less active amongst you - ten pin bowling and golf. Scarborough Campus sets up the ideal location for those who like hiking, being situated on the edge of the North York Moors. There is also the sports centre and a wide range of facilities in Scarborough itself. Don't forget the surfing too, with the South Bay beach being just 15 minutes walk from campus.
WelfareAcross both campuses there is a wide range of welfare support available from both the University and the Student Union. The university has 4 councillors which you can book to see as well as a student support officer and people who can help you with financial advice and support and if you are a mature of disabled student. The Student Union is also a good place to approach if you're having difficulties. They can over help and advice on all these issues as well as representing your interests on official matters.
HealthcareThe University doesn't seem to offer much freely available advice on where to get medical advice. You'll need to register with a doctor when at uni and have access to a dentist. Hull, being Hull, will have plenty of places to choose from. In Scarborough the choice will be more limited. South Cliff Surgery is probably one of the nearest GP practices to Campus and is usually a a good place to go. Scarborough has a severe shortages of NHS dentists, so if you're registered with a dentist back home, make sure you stay registered there. After being on a waiting list for over 15 months, I still am not registered with a dentist - this is a waiting list not just for all the dentists in Scarborough, but the wider area too! ShopsHullCompared to where I'm from (Peterborough) i think shopping in hull is pretty good. There are three main shopping centers:
There are other shopping areas/streets but its quite spread out there's a mini high street near princes quay and there are shops basically linking all the main shopping centers together. other shops include: another new look, M&S, House of Frasier, waterstones, WH Smith, lush etc. Alternative shops include: (seemed like a good idea at the time until i forgot their names) Blue banana, second hand shop round the back of the market, goth shop near st stevens that sells corsets, windchime shop also near st stevens, shop on the bus route near the second stop in town. Also in a backstreet somewhere there is a shop that sells that most tights ive ever seen (will probably come back and update this...)
ScarboroughIn Scarborough, shopping is more limited. To be honest you do get a fair number of big High Street names there including Debenhams, Marks and Spencers, Boots and Woolworth's. These four have fairly large shops, which is not the norm in Scarborough - most of the other well known chains are relatively small, seriously limiting the choice. Other shops include, Topman, Argos, Burtons, Next, Superdrug, Waterstones, Thorntons, new Look, Currys.Digital, Matalan, TX Maxx, W H Smiths and HMV. Thankfully, the town centre has the small Brunswick Shopping centre, which does provide an increased range of shops. But still, York is around an hour a way and with so much more better shopping there, if you really want choice that's where you'll head. Food shopping is better served. Nearest to campus is Tesco's - about 20 minutes walk away on the edge of town centre. A little further along is Sainsbury's and on the edge of town is Morrison's. If you like local shops, just down the hill from campus is Ramshill Road which still keeps some of it's traditional charm of butchers, delis and bakeries. There is also a mini Sainsbury's on the street, which despite it's limited choice and overpricing, has some really nice staff and is where I do a lot of my shopping. RestaurantsHullGod there are a lot. In the three years that I'll be here i don't think I'll have time to even go to half of them. Anyway: In Cottingham
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ScarboroughScarborough does have a number of good restaurants, though being a small, traditional seaside town, the range is limited.
BanksHull Uni has loads of non charging cash machines on campus and within 10mins walking distance there are small branches of Lloyds TSB, Barclays and HSBC. In the central town there are large brances of every bank going! In Cottingham there are small branches of Lloyds TSB, NatWest, Barclays and HSBC Scarborough also has it's fair share. The town centre has the usual, including HSBC and Natwest, though be warned, when I last checked, Natwest was closed on a Saturday - no good if you have a busy weekday schedule, little money and a cheque that needs paying in. Unless there is one on campus, the nearest cash machines off campus will be on Ramshill Road - be sure to use the one outside Sainsbury's as it doesn't charge you. The one outside Costcutter has a hefty charge! TransportBuses run very often from the student accommodation to the university, costing i am told very little, yearly passes are available for around £150 (I think). Hull has regular train services to Selby, Leeds, Manchester and York. It also has several trains per day to London Kings Cross. Scarborough has the hourly TransPennine Express Trains to Liverpool which stop at York, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester along the way. There are also other trains that run along the coast and across the middle of the East Riding towards Hull, sometime going as far as Sheffield. But this is a slow train and it's quicker to get to Sheffield by changing at Leeds or York. There is also the Yorkshire Coastliner bus to Leeds and York as well as a large number of local services around the area. Though unless you live far out or get put on placement away from campus/the centre, you should need to use buses in Scarborough. Careers serviceThe careers service at Hull will help you prepare for those applications and interviews. They have links with many local and national employers and hold workshops to help you brush up on skills and provide you with information so you can work towards a dream job. The Scarborough Campus also has a careers office giving you all the advice you would need. Part-time jobsThe careers service at Hull has a wide range of part-time jobs advertised in their Job Centre. These come from a wide variety of sources, but all are checked out by the uni to ensure they are 'student friendly' employers. You can also get part-time work related advice and support from the careers service too.
Religious facilitiesHull University has a Chaplaincy service covering many religions and denominations. The team has a full time Anglican and a full time Catholic Chaplains. There are also people who work part time covering religions of Jewish, Methodist, Baptist, Orthodox Christian, Society of Friends and United Reformed Church. The Chaplains are there for anyone to go see too, so don't be afraid to give them a call or email. Contact details can be found here. Students also form active groups in for many religions, which can seen around the university. SocialBars, Pubs and clubsHullBasically, you can go to old town, or new town...New town, is more for the more chav fashioned people, places such as Magma. Old Town, is good, it includes places such as mint, and Barracuda, obviously as the name suggests it is set in old town, thus, all the buildings are old. There are some nice bars, late night pubs and classy bars too. Student zone is around the Beverley road area, which is in walking distance from the university, around here are places such as piper (a funky indie club) and of course Asylum the university night club. There are loads of places to go :D:
There are also many cheap and good bars/pubs such as cross keys (in Cottingham), Gardner's arms, hayworth arms, hockneys (£1 a drink on thursday), misson, Sharkies for amazing cocktails, vk revolution and schnapps the last three all do good cheap cocktails yum... ScarboroughScarborough has it's fair share of places to go for a drink and whether you want a big pub or a busy club - you can find what you're wanting - provided it's the right day of the week. First off, pubs - these were hard to find when I first came to Scarborough as there are few in the very central areas. In the town centre, I'd try somewhere like Scholars - that has a puby-feel to it. Other than that you'll have to try the areas closer to campus. Cellars on Valley Road is a good place and often has live music on. It's a small little place and the landlord, Brian, makes you feel very welcome. If you like real ales try Cellars - they have several guest ales on at all times. Just off Ramshill is The Cask, again another nice place, much larger this time with a great quiz on Tuesdays and some great food deals. The Cask also has a late night club/venue under it called Sigma. It tends to have a number of special nights on, often at weekends. Though often appears to cancel them at short notice. Also on Ramshill is Bacchus - a tiny little club that is a little odd, but if everywhere else is quiet (which can often be the case), Bacchus will still be packed until the early hours. The town centre has a nice range of bars - which can get very busy. Many are situated on St Nicholas Street which has the Blue Lounge and Barracuda (and a Riley's pool hall!). For clubs you could try Vivas right in the centre, or Zero across from the train station. Zero is a decent place, not too big not too small and tends to attract a student and 'alternative' crowd. I like it there. Though going to the same place too often can get boring. They sometimes also have live music on during the week. You also have the two 'big' clubs in town of Boleyns and Mansion. Depending when you go, both can either be totally dead or heaving (normally the former unless you go Saturday night when the locals all seem to go out and get drunk). They are generally expensive to get in (last time I went, Mansion was £5 on a Friday night and has empty, where as Zero was like £2 or £3 and much much busier and had better music!).
EventsFrom what I understand the university has the achievement of having one of the best student unions in the country, it is always running social events, which are typical high quality. Clubs and societiesAccommodationAccommodation policyFacilitiesResidencesMost of the accommodation is situation at the "lawns" which is down Cottingham road. It is a fair distance from the university (20mins at least) but is set in 40 acres of fields. All the residences are situated around each other. Although it could do with some exterior renovations. Good:
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Private sectorStudent unionTypically regarded as one of the best in the county, if not then the best. It has bars, food facilities, pool tables, and a (basic) cinema all on site.
PricesTypical of North Eastern Cities, living costs in general are fairly low. EnvironmentArchitectureHullScarboroughThe main campus is mostly made up of pleasant, red brick buildings - many of them relatively new. The surrounding area mostly consists of large semi-detached houses and a mixture of large, multi-story Victorian stone and brick built terraces. Local areaHullScarboroughScarborough Campus is situated a little way to the south of the town centre is a pleasant residential area of South Cliff. You have the beach at the bottom of the cliffs just a short walk away and the open countryside not to far away in the opposite direction. The campus is well situated for access to the town centre and it's facilities, but also is far enough away to not have to deal with the noise and problems you get in a town centre. It is also in the nicest area of Scarborough - not on the Eastfield Estate to the south, nor near the Barrowcliff estate to the north-west of the town centre. The wide area is ideal if you like the hill and open spaces that the North York Moors offers. It's also handy for travelling up and down to the different coastal towns and villages. However Scarborough can be a little isolating. The nearest town or city is York and that is an hour away (whether you drive or go by train), so don't go there unless you mind this. Scarborough does have everything you need to get by on and more besides, but the isolation and smallness can sometimes leave negative feelings and a need to get away. But nearly everyone can cope with this and so have a great time in Scarborough! Teaching qualityApplying to HullThinking of applying to University of Hull? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Also make sure you know what you're apply to: Hull is:
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