WELCOME TO CONNAUGHT HALL

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1 WELCOME TO CONNAUGHT HALL

2 ABOUT US 18 UNIQUE COLLEGES - ONE OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY The University of London is a federal University. It consists of 18 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation, and is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the UK. It was established by Royal Charter in 186 and is recognised globally as a world leader in higher education. Leading the way The University of London has always been at the forefront of innovation and change. It was the first University in the UK to: open its doors to all (men) irrespective of race, creed or political belief (186) introduce evening classes (1855) establish a science faculty (1858) open its degrees to distance learning (1858) admit female students (1878) appoint a female professor (191) Central excellence The University of London s central academic bodies and activities deliver academic and service excellence including: distance learning to 50,000 students in over 180 countries access to nearly million books and over 5,000 periodicals facilitation and promotion of research in the humanities and social sciences undertaken by the School of Advanced Study careers services to 79 higher education institutions, 0 non-he organisations and over 7,000 employers leading-edge information technology solutions and services to over 50 customers nationwide accommodation for over,000 students advice on housing to 50,000 students a year services to over 10,000 students and the country s largest number of sport competitions The Intercollegiate Halls The University of London has a wide range of accommodation options for its students and most find that we have an accommodation solution to suit their needs. A number of constituent Colleges have their own Halls to accommodate their students but some of the smaller, more specialised Colleges and Institutes do not, so the University also has Intercollegiate Halls to which students from all University of London Colleges may apply. The Intercollegiate Halls currently incorporates five halls of residence, namely College Hall, Connaught Hall, International Hall, Lillian Penson Hall and Nutford House. Our halls of residence offer a variety of accommodation and are all situated in Central London, close to all College campuses, and offer a positive and safe setting for student life.

3 DURING YOUR STAY 6 5 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9EX Connaught Hall is owned by University of London and provides accommodation for full-time students at its constituent colleges. Connaught Hall was established by HRH Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, the rd son of Queen Victoria, in 1919, at Torrington Square. He gave the Hall to University of London as a gift in 198 the university naming the hall after him as a sign of appreciation. The Hall moved to its current pleasant location to a splendid Georgian terrace with a grade II listed façade overlooking the greenery of Tavistock Square Gardens in The Hall is very centrally located in London with most of the major attractions within walking distance or a short bus or tube ride away. If you are new to London, we have included some useful advice about getting around the city. If you have any questions regarding your booking, please contact us at: info@uolaccommodates.co.uk quoting your booking reference in the subject. If you have any questions regarding the payment, please contact our Finance Department at: UOLACC.Finance@london.ac.uk quoting your booking reference in the subject. What s included? Breakfast, including English breakfast, cereals, pastries, fruit and hot and cold drinks are provided*. All rooms have a work desk and a wardrobe. Towels, bed linen and a complimentary set of toiletries. We do not provide hair dryers or deposit boxes. A launderette is available to the guests at an additionalcharge. Reception Reception is on the ground floor and is open hours a day, 7 days a week. The building is accessible for residents hours a day. T: + (0) For assistance please visit Reception or dial 0 from the phone in your room. Check-in Your room will be available from pm on the day of your arrival. Please check-in at Reception where you will be given your key and a hall card to be used for taking your meals. Guests with special needs If in an emergency you feel you would have difficulty evacuating the building or need special assistance during your stay with us, pleas inform Reception. Receiving mail If you are expecting mail during your stay, you should give the address to make sure that it reaches you, and inform reception that you are expecting it.

4 DURING YOUR STAY Phones Please ask for your extension number at Reception and use the hall`s main phone number as follows to receive direct incoming calls: + (0) extension number. Please note that the phone in your room is only for internal and emergency calls. Please note that you can only receive calls on the phone. Security We make every effort to ensure that Connaught Hall is secure. For your own safety, please keep your room locked at all times when it is not occupied. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings. Emergencies For assistance please dial 0 from the phone in your room to speak to Reception. If you need to contact the emergency services, please dial 9 to get a dialling tone, then 999. IN CASE OF FIRE If the alarm sounds, please leave the building immediately using the nearest stairs. Do not stop to collect your personal belongings and do not use the lifts. Please go to your designated assembly point as outlined on the evacuation plan on the back of your bedroom door. Please note that fire drills are held at 1pm on each Wednesday when the alarm will be tested and will sound for a few seconds. Hospital (with A&E) UCH (University College Hospital) 5 Euston London NW1 BU T: + (0) Private Doctor Harley Health Centre 17 Harley N1G 9QH London T: + (0) 07 80, E: info@harleyhealthcentre.com W: harleyhealthcentre.com Emergency Dentist Please visit hour-emergencydentist.co.uk T: Baker, Kensington, Liverpool and Hammersmith. Internet Connection All bedrooms have wired internet access cable is provided. WI-FI is provided in all common areas and bedrooms (from mid-june 015). During your stay your WI-FI Username and Password can be obtained from reception. If you have any problems with your connection please contact the IT Help Desk on + (0) or on swan.support@london.ac.uk Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm. WI-FI connection is available in some common areas. There is a daily password that can be obtained from Reception.

5 DURING YOUR STAY Noise If you are disturbed by noise at any time you should contact Reception. Please keep the level of noise to a minimum at all times and especially between 11pm and 7am. The university reserves the right to remove any guest creating unreasonable noise or disturbance. No refunds will be made. Visitors You may invite guests to Connaught Hall provided they do not cause a disturbance to other residents and are 18 years or over. Please collect your guest from Reception on arrival as they will not be allowed in unaccompanied. We ask that all visitors leave the building by 1am, midnight. No visitors are allowed to stay in your room overnight. If you would like to book a room for your guest for the night please speak to the office from Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm. All single rooms are let for single occupancy only. Use of equipment It is prohibited to use large electrical appliances other than those provided in your room. Smoking and candles The hall operates a strict No Smoking policy throughout the whole building it is illegal to smoke in public buildings in the UK. The use of candles is prohibited due to fire safety regulations. Bathrooms Showers and toilets are for shared use apart from en-suite rooms please leave them as you would like to find them yourself. Cleaning Your room will be serviced every 7 days between Monday and Saturday this includes cleaning of the room and toilets (in en-suite rooms) and change of bed linen. Towels are changed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and bins are emptied every day. Pantries There is a pantry on each floor of the building with a sink, kettle, microwave and a fridge for communal use. Please make sure you leave the pantry clean once you have used it.

6 DURING YOUR STAY Maintenance Please report broken or faulty furniture or equipment in the maintenance book at reception. Most problems will be dealt with the next working day. Report any potentially dangerous problems to a member of staff in the office or the Duty Senior Member via reception. Vending machines There is one vending machine selling soft drinks and one hot drinks machine on the ground floor. Laundry There is a top-up card-operated laundrette on the lower ground floor. The cards can be collected at reception and topped up following the instructions. Detergent can be purchased from local shops. You will find an iron and ironing board in each pantry. LAUNDRETTE How to top up your Laundry Card 1. Go to Click on the icon which says Top Up Your Card. If you are a returning Pinmate customer please log in to your account. If you are a new customer please click the New Customer/Not Registered? Click here to register your card and type in the card number which is found at the back of your Washstation card.. Top up your card by following onscreen payment instructions (minimum 5.00). Please note that there is no option for a refund. One wash costs.0 and one drying cycle costs Record your unique six digit pin number. 6. Go down to the laundrette located on lower ground floor, Connaught Hall (if unsure, please ask Reception for directions). 7. Once inside the laundrette, place your washstation card against the card reader on the Pinmate machine located at the back end of the room. 8. Enter your unique six digit pin number. The Pinmate machine will register that your card has been topped up and your card is now ready to use. 9. To use card; hold against card reader on washing machine or tumble dryer, and your card will be debited for the chosen cycle.

7 PAYING FOR DINNER Breakfast (Monday to Friday): 08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (Weekends): Packed Breakfast Dinner: 18:00-19:00pm* On weekends, we provide a packed breakfast (carton of juice, two pieces of fruit, yoghurt, either a croissant or a pain au chocolat and a plastic spoon/ napkin) for our guests, which you can book up to 7pm the day before, and collect from reception the next morning. If you would like to join us for dinner, please note that tickets can be obtained from reception after purchase of 6 is made online. To do this, simply follow these steps: Visit and click In the box labelled Amount ( ), write 6 and click Add to Basket : When asked for your Customer ID, write: ICH(Family Name) For example: ICH SMITH When asked for your Invoice Number, write: UOLACC (Booking Reference) For example: UOLACC 15 You will then be directed to a page on which you can register your details, and from there you will be directed to a secure means of online payment.this method can also be used to pay for extra nights but this must be arranged with the Reservations Office or Hall Managers Office. *Dinner is subject to closure depending on uptake ON YOUR DEPARTURE Check-out time Please vacate your room by 10am on the morning of your departure to avoid incurring additional charges. Returning your key You should return your room key to Reception on departure. Failure to do this will result in a 5.00 charge as the lock will need to be changed for security. Please remember to check with Reception if you have any mail or messages, as it is very difficult for Hall Management to forward these on once you have departed. Any unclaimed post will be returned to the sender after your departure. Left luggage Storing space for luggage is limited but we will do our best to accommodate all storage requests. If you are travelling with a large group, please contact the office before your departure date in case we need to arrange for additional storing space. Please note that we do not store luggage overnight. You will, however, find luggage storing facilities at all mainline train stations; the nearest ones being King`s Cross St Pancras and Euston Station. For further information please visit

8 INSIDE BLOOMSBURY Bloomsbury is the literary and academic district of Central London, historically patronised by an impressive tableau of celebrated writers and artists, including the novelist Virginia Woolf, poet T.S. Eliot, and artist Roger Fry. At its centre sits Russell Square, named for the Russell family of the 17th and 18th centuries whose investment in the area transformed it into the fashionable residential and cultural locale it is today. Additional gardens, such as Tavistock Square, Torrington Place and Gordon Square are pleasant, quiet places to sit and relax, all within walking distance of the Hall. Also worth noting are the numerous research hospitals and healthcare institutes, housed typically in grand buildings of Georgian architectural design, as well as the cluster of central University of London campuses; academic bodies which enjoy an almost unrivalled international prestige, each able to boast global recognition in its respective field. As well as being the city s largest and most famous scholarly area, the accessibility of the West End s theatres, cinemas, shopping attractions, and other famous metropolitan landmarks truly make Bloomsbury feel like the epicentre of the city. The trendy bars, cafes and restaurants that line the streets all contribute to the lively, friendly and diverse atmosphere of the area, while internationally renowned institutions like the British Museum and the British Library are within a stone s throw and certainly worth a visit while in London.

9 Banks HSBC Bank, 1 Woburn Place, Russell Square, WC1H 0LQ NatWest Bank, Tavistock House, Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA Barclay`s Bank, 7 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, WC1B 5BA Bureaux de Change 17 Woburn Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0LU INSIDE BLOOMSBURY Supermarkets The Brunswick Centre, Marchmont, WC1H This is a small open air shopping centre with cafes, restaurants, fashion stores, a mobile phone store, the Renoir Cinema and Waitrose supermarket for groceries. Tesco, Bernard opposite Russell Square Underground Station. Restaurants There is a wide variety of options to eat out in the area with several restaurants to be found in the Brunswick Centre, along Marchmont, Southampton Row or on nearby Tottenham Court. You can also visit and search for a specific type of restaurant or area. Fitness/Gyms Most local gyms will offer guest memberships for short periods, as well as a pay-as-yougo admission. There is a gym and swimming pool at Student Central ( london/energybase/) on Malet and the Bloomsbury Fitness gym is located at UCL Union on Gordon - both of which are very nearby. There are also Fitness First, Nuffield Health, Living well and Bannatyne gyms within easy walking distance of the Hall.

10 GETTING AROUND LONDON London Underground The Tube The tube covers to whole city, is easy to use and is usually the quickest way to travel. Travelcards for daily, weekly or monthly use are the most economical way of getting around the city as they give you unlimited travel within your chosen zones. Besides the tube, travelcards cover all bus journeys and travelling on train within your zones. The closest tube stations are Russell Square, King`s Cross St Pancras, Goodge, Euston Square and Euston. You can hire a car as well, but the congestion charge ( 10.00/day Monday Friday to drive in central London), parking fees and sheer volume of traffic make it advisable to use public transport instead. Red London Buses These are one of the sights of the capital and can be used to travel across most parts of London. It is a slower alternative to the tube but has more regular stops in more residential areas and certainly has more interesting views. maps/buses/ For further information on public transport please visit Black cabs These taxis are licensed and can be hailed from the roadside when the yellow For Hire light is on. For your own safety, never use an unlicensed minicab or taxi. Bicycle Hire A Transport for London bicycle hire station is located opposite ULU on Malet. Cycling in London can be very dangerous and we strongly advise you to wear suitable protective and high visibility clothing including a helmet, and to use cycle paths where possible. Details of cycle paths can be found at www. sustrans.org.uk, and further details about cycling in Camden can be found at www. camden.gov.uk. National Rail and Eurostar Euston, King s Cross, and St Pancras national rail / mainline stations are all within 15 minutes walk of International Hall. St Pancras is also the main Eurostar terminal, for international connections to Paris and Brussels (passports and/or visas may be required). For tickets & timetables: and

11 GETTING AROUND LONDON University of London, Connaught Hall, 6-5 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EX TO LONDON KINGS CROSS LONDON EUSTON A501 EUSTON ROAD EUSTON ROAD UPPER WOBURN PLACE A501 Warren Euston Square GOWER STREET TAVISTOCK SQ. WOBURN PLACE GORDON SQ. TAVISTOCK PLACE TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD RUSSELL SQUARE Russell Square RUSSELL SQUARE Goodge

12 A B C D E F Chesham Amersham Transport for London May Chalfont & Latimer Chorleywood Rickmansworth West Ruislip Hillingdon Ruislip Uxbridge Ickenham Heathrow Terminals 1,, Heathrow Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal Ruislip Gardens South Ruislip Northolt Greenford Hounslow West Hatton Cross 6 Rayners Lane Perivale Osterley Hounslow East Hounslow Central Watford Croxley Moor Northwood Northwood Hills Ruislip Manor Pinner North Harrow Eastcote South Harrow Sudbury Hill Sudbury Town Hanger Lane Ealing Broadway Alperton Royal North Ealing Ealing Common South Ealing Northfields Boston Manor West Harrow West Acton Acton Central South Acton Acton Town Chiswick Bromleyby-Bow Harrowon-the-Hill Turnham Green Gunnersbury Kew Gardens Richmond Key to symbols Explanation of zones Interchange stations Step-free access from street to train Step-free access from street to platform National Rail Riverboat services Tramlink Airport Emirates Air Line Station in Zone 9 Station in Zone 8 Station in Zone 7 Station in both zones Station in Zone 6 Station in Zone 5 Station in Zone Station in both zones Station in Zone Station in Zone Station in both zones Station in Zone 1 This diagram is an evolution of the original design conceived in 191 by Harry Beck Correct at time of going to print, May Special fares apply Special fares apply South Kenton North Wembley Wembley Central Stonebridge Harlesden Willesden Junction North Acton Stamford Brook Harrow & Wealdstone Northwick Kilburn East Acton Maida Vale White City Wood Lane Shepherd s Bush Market Goldhawk Hammersmith Ravenscourt Watford Junction Watford High Bushey Carpenders Hatch End Headstone Lane Kenton Preston Warwick Avenue Shepherd s Bush Kensington (Olympia) West Brompton Paddington Fulham Broadway Parsons Green Putney Bridge East Putney Southfields Wimbledon Wimbledon Holland Stanmore Canons Queensbury Kingsbury Edgware Bayswater Notting Hill Gate Edgware Edgware Queensway Marble Arch High Kensington Bond Hyde Corner Knightsbridge Baker Regent s Oxford Circus Green Gloucester St. James s Victoria South Kensington Marylebone Imperial Wharf Clapham Junction Burnt Oak Colindale Hendon Central Lancaster Gate Sloane Square Brent Cross Wandsworth Golders Green Neasden Wembley Dollis Hill Willesden Green Finchley & Frognal Kilburn Kensal Brondesbury Rise West Hampstead Brondesbury Finchley Kensal Green Swiss Cottage Queen s Barons Court Royal Oak West Kensington Kilburn High Westbourne Ladbroke Grove Latimer Earl s Court South Hampstead Morden Hampstead St. John s Wood Pimlico Great Portland Warren Piccadilly Circus Westminster Vauxhall Clapham High Clapham North Clapham Common Clapham South Balham Tooting Bec Tooting Broadway Colliers Wood South Wimbledon Hampstead Heath Belsize Euston Tottenham Court Charing Cross Waterloo Chalk Farm Camden Town Mornington Crescent Oval Stockwell Mill Hill East Gospel Oak Kentish Town West Goodge Euston Square Russell Square Holborn Covent Garden Leicester Square Farringdon Mansion House Temple Embankment Camden King s Cross St. Pancras Southwark Lambeth North Kennington Brixton Blackfriars Elephant & Castle Denmark Hill High Barnet Totteridge & Whetstone Woodside West Finchley Finchley Central East Finchley Highgate Archway Tufnell Kentish Town Angel Barbican Chancery Lane St. Paul s Cannon Crouch Hill Moorgate Upper Holloway Holloway Caledonian Borough Bank Peckham Rye Old Monument Queens Peckham Crystal Palace Cockfosters Oakwood Southgate Arnos Grove Bounds Green Wood Green Turnpike Lane Manor House Arsenal Caledonian & Barnsbury London Bridge Highbury & Islington Liverpool Aldgate Tower Hill Fenchurch River Thames Enfield Town Bush Hill Harringay Green Lanes Seven Sisters Finsbury Canonbury Dalston Kingsland Dalston Junction Bermondsey Haggerston Shoreditch High Aldgate East Tower Gateway Rotherhithe Surrey Quays New Cross Gate Brockley Honor Oak Forest Hill Sydenham Penge West Anerley Hoxton Canada Water Norwood Junction West Croydon Southbury Edmonton Green Silver White Hart Lane Bruce Grove Tottenham Hale Stamford Hill Stoke Newington Hackney Downs Turkey South Tottenham Rectory Whitechapel Shadwell Wapping New Cross Cheshunt Theobalds Grove Walthamstow Queen s Blackhorse Clapton Hackney Central London Fields Homerton Cambridge Heath Bethnal Green Bethnal Green Mile End Stepney Green Chingford Highams Wood St. James Canary Wharf Heron Quays South Quay Crossharbour Mudchute Island Gardens Walthamstow Central Leyton Midland Hackney Wick Bow Church Leytonstone High Stratford International Bow Devons Langdon All Saints Westferry Blackwall West India Quay Greenwich Limehouse Poplar East India Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Deptford Bridge Elverson Lewisham Pudding Mill Lane North Greenwich Epping Theydon Bois Debden Loughton Buckhurst Hill Roding Valley Chigwell Woodford Hainault Fairlop South Woodford Barkingside Snaresbrook Newbury Redbridge Wanstead Gants Hill Leytonstone Wanstead Leyton Emirates Greenwich Peninsula Maryland Stratford Stratford High Abbey West Ham Star Lane Canning Town Grange Hill Forest Gate Plaistow Upton Royal Victoria Ilford Manor Goodmayes Seven Kings Barking East Ham Emirates Royal Docks Upney West Silvertown Pontoon Dock Woodgrange London City Airport Becontree King George V Chadwell Heath Romford Dagenham East Gidea Dagenham Heathway Woolwich Arsenal 5 Upminster Upminster Bridge Hornchurch Elm Custom House for ExCeL Prince Regent Royal Albert Harold Wood Emerson Beckton Cyprus Shenfield Brentwood Gallions Reach Beckton A B C D E F Check before you travel Camden Town Sundays open for interchange and exit only. Canary Wharf Step-free interchange between Underground, Canary Wharf DLR and Heron Quays DLR stations at street level. Covent Garden Exit only until early November 015. Also on Saturdays and Sundays westbound trains will not stop. Please use Leicester Square instead. Emirates Air Line Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks For full information about operating times and fares please visit tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline Heron Quays Step-free interchange between Heron Quays and Canary Wharf Underground station at street level. Hounslow West Step-free access for manual wheelchairs only. London Bridge There is no step-free access to/from the Jubilee line until mid-august 015. Stanmore Step-free access via a steep ramp. Tottenham Court Central line trains will not stop at this station until early December 015. Tufnell Station closed from Monday 8 June until mid-march 016. Turnham Green Served by Piccadilly line trains until 0650 Mondays to Saturdays, 075 Sundays and after 0 every evening. At other times use District line. Victoria During station improvement works there will be reduced interchange capacity between Circle/ District and Victoria lines. Avoid queues at busy times by changing trains elsewhere. Waterloo & City line The Waterloo & City line is open between Bank and Waterloo Mondays to Fridays and Saturdays. Between Waterloo and Bank Mondays to Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Sundays and public holidays. West India Quay Not served by DLR trains from Bank towards Lewisham at certain times. From autumn 015, Londoners and visitors will be able to travel on the Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Northern Tube lines all night on Fridays and Saturdays Key to lines Bakerloo Central Circle District District open weekends, public holidays and some Olympia events Hammersmith & City Jubilee Metropolitan Northern Piccadilly Victoria Waterloo & City DLR Emirates Air Line London Overground TfL Rail