We want you to make your room a home from home. However, we ask that you refrain from bringing some items with you to ensure your safety and that of your fellow residents. Prohibited items include candles, tea lights and incense sticks. Door hangers may violate fire safety regulations and are therefore banned.
The following electrical items are also prohibited; electrical toasters, hotplates, kettles (apart from a travel kettle), microwaves, cookers (or any cooking appliance or food preparation item), irons, extension leads (unless it is fused), decorative lights (LED lights are permitted), electrical under-blankets, lava lamps, heaters and personal fridges. Bikes or E-scooters are not to be stored inside a room. Secure bike storage lockers are available on campus.
The possession, use or discharge of any weapon, explosive or detonator. The use (or storage) of fireworks, similar pyrotechnics, or the release of sky lanterns on University grounds or within University residences is forbidden unless part of a centrally organised event where appropriate permission has been obtained.
We may remove any of the items listed above or anything else which is a hazard. Further regulations on weapons and hazardous items can be found in the University’s Code of Discipline.
If you discover a prohibited item that may cause harm to yourself or others, please report this immediately to Security on 0115 951 3013. For other minor items, you can contact your Welcome Point directly on 0115 748 7600, who will be able to assist further.
If you are found to have a prohibited item, you may receive a warning from your Welcome Point. For more serious prohibited items, Security may conduct a Search, Investigation and Resolution, where further action may be considered in line with the Student Code of Conduct (Non-Academic).