Creating an enhanced student experience across all accommodation for the University of Reading
University of Reading
4,982
2000 onwards
Partnerships › Creating an enhanced student experience across all accommodation for the University of Reading
Full ResLife offering delivered as part of accommodation offering
The University of Reading and UPP partnership was established in 2000 and has become one of the UK’s most successful property partnerships.
All accommodation offered by the university is operated by UPP, ensuring all students enjoy a consistent experience on campus.
The partnership has included one of the largest estate transfer programmes in the UK, with UPP now supporting a total of 4,982 rooms across 15 different campuses.
Buildings within the property range from modern purpose built properties through to listed buildings dating back to the early 1900s.
As part of the partnership, UPP has delivered an award-winning Residents’ Life programme, delivering hundreds of events and initiatives designed to support inclusion and belonging.
Accommodation features
Offering a wide variety of accommodation that creates and inclusive and supportive environment for students.
- Accessibility throughout the site
- 24/7 reception
- Onsite laundry
- Individual study rooms
- Group study rooms
- ResLife Programme delivered by UPP
- Common and games rooms
- TV rooms
- Multiple outdoor spaces for socialising
- Bike storage
- 25 seat cinema
- Recycling throughout
Accommodation offering
Ensuite rooms
The ensuite rooms are arranged into flats of up to 10 and share an open plan kitchen, living and dining area.
Each bedroom is equipped with fitted furniture; a wardrobe, shelving, desk, pedestal, chair, noticeboards and an ensuite bathroom.
Catered and non catered rooms are offered.
Standard rooms
The rooms are arranged into flats up to 10 students who then share an open plan kitchen, living and dining area.
Each bedroom is equipped with fitted furniture; a wardrobe, shelving, desk, pedestal, chair, noticeboards.
Catered and non catered options are available.
Studios
Each studio offers open plan living including a double bed, workstation, ensuite and kitchen dining area.
Flats
One and two bedroom flats with a separate lounge and open plan kitchen. The flats also have a separate bathroom with bath.
Townhouses
Each townhouse offers 12 bedrooms across 3 floors, with 6 shower rooms and a shared kitchen diner on the ground floor. Each room has a bed, fitted furniture and a workstation.
Houses
Large, detached properties housing up to 12 students. The facilities are spread over three floors with at least one bathroom and one kitchen per floor.
Services delivered
Reactive and planned maintenance
Sinking Fund
Cleaning / Housekeeping
Reception
Grounds maintenance
Pest Control
Helpdesk
Utilities Management
Welfare team support
Marketing and Allocations
