Robb Accommodation
We house about 180 residents in single study-bedrooms, with shared bathroom, common living and kitchenette facilities. There are also many study rooms, outdoor courtyards and a large dining hall for you to use and enjoy.
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The Dining Hall: Robb has a large, traditional dining hall that has been the centre of college life. It provides a venue for events, everyday conversation, and group study. Communal dinners are a large part of the college experience. Robb offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner five days per week. | The Courtyards: One of the best things about our college. Two large central grassed and paved courtyards, right off the dining hall and in the middle of the accommodation blocks allow residents to catch up with friends, play games and just hang out. Throughout the year many functions, activities and games are held in the courtyard. |
Common Rooms: Every floor has its own Common Room, fitted with a flat screen TV, lounges and tables. This is a great place to relax with friends, watch your favourite movie or TV show, or study with a few mates. | Gym: We have our own gym, ready for a quick workout between classes. This really helps with getting that perfect life balance! Robb College also has complimentary SportsUNE gym membership included in the accommodation contract. |
Bike Shed: The College has a secure bike shed available to residents. | BBQ Areas: These undercover areas are perfect for a birthday or a floor party. |
Music Room: Just because you move to college doesn't mean that you have to give up your favourite instrument. You'll also need to practice for all of the inter-college events like small music ensemble and performance. Including a baby grand piano in the Dining Hall. | Shared Kitchenettes: Each floor has a fridge, a sink, toaster, a microwave and a kettle — perfect for when you need some late-night noodles to get you through that assignment! The college also has a communal kitchen in the dinning hall for the more substantial culinary creations. |
Bathrooms: Every floor has shared bathrooms and the showers have plenty of hot water (however we are conscious of water saving where we can) | Laundry: Washing machines are FREE! There are also drying rooms, dryers, ironing boards and irons. You will just need to bring your own washing powder or liquid (and some pegs!) |
Parking: There are car parks all around the colleges. You will need to purchase a virtual parking ticket to park in the College bays and park in bays across the university. | |
Your room is centrally heated and includes a bed, broadband internet access, desk, cupboard, mirror and shelving. You are welcome to make your room feel as much like home as possible so feel free to bring posters, photos, fairy lights or your pet fish!
A number of Resident Leaders in each accommodation block oversee the day-to-day functioning of your accommodation and are the first line of response in managing any issues you may have.
Robb College
Set in spacious leafy grounds Robb College is a friendly and supportive community. There are three ‘courts’ called North, South and West Court. There is also a separate building that houses the magnificent dining hall and the Junior Common Room which can be used and enjoyed by all the College students. ‘D’ Block is also used for visitors who are on shorter stays in the college. Common rooms and study rooms are well furnished with the dining hall, Learning Areas offering a quiet alternative to the college living space.
Meal Package
The Robb College meal package offers 15 meals per week — 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners — from Sunday evening to Friday lunch. The meal package is compulsory and costs $135 per week.
Residents also have access to a communal kitchen to prepare main meals outside of the catering provided.
Formal Dinners
Formal and fellowship dinners are held regularly and are important and fun functions on the College Calendar.
They often include events such as guest speakers and recognition of resident’s achievements. These dinners are the only formal occasions when the whole College meets together and students are expected to attend. These are special occasions with everyone wearing their academic gowns and the evening starting with the High Table led into dinner behind a pair of bagpipers. There is something very special about the Robb Experience.
