Your 26/27 Halls Guide

Your 26/27 Halls Guide

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Welcome to Portland House

Here's some useful information when you move into your hall!

Events at Portland House

View all events

Portland House

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Living in Halls

The best gyms to join near your UAL hall

We've listed some of the top gyms close to your home

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Living in Halls

Our Autumn Halls Survey is now live

Your chance to win £1,000 or a runner-up prize

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UAL events celebrating Black History Month

Immerse yourself in a celebration of Black history & culture

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Every halls event happening this month 🥳

Here's your guide to events this month in UAL halls

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Living in Halls

Creating a good vibe in your flats

Things to do with your flatmates!

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Living in Halls

Handy Halls Checklist

Everything you need before and after move-in day

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Living in Halls

Tips for staying safe as a uni student in London

Safety tips for living in halls in London

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Your Halls Guide

Everything you need to know about UAL halls 🏡

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Living in Halls

Meet your new Halls Life Committee Members

Introducing your Halls Life Committee Members for 2026/27

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Living in Halls

Get the most out of Halls Life

Your guide to events, opportunities, and life in halls

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Essential bike storage information at your hall

Find out important information for storing your bike

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Living in Halls

Where to park when you arrive at halls

Check out parking info and directions for your hall

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Living in Halls

Quiet Check-In at move-in

How to have a quieter check-in experience at halls move-in

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Your local shops

Check out your nearest supermarket to halls

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How to report maintenance issues

Make sure to fill out an inventory form!

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What's on in London this month

The best things to do this October as a student

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Living in Halls

Our Halls Life Year in Review Recap

Highlights from living in halls in 2025/26

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Living in Halls

Halls packing guide

What you can and can't bring to UAL halls 🏡

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We planted roots at your halls this Earth Week

Apple trees, new planters, and a greener place to call home

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Iconic day trip ideas from your hall

Places to visit in London and beyond

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Living in Halls

Why you will love living in our halls

5 reasons why you will love living in our UAL halls

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Health & Wellbeing

Healthcare for Portland House

Essential healthcare information for new students

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Health & Wellbeing

Have you listened to our podcast Queer Peers yet?

Our monthly Halls Life podcast discusses all things LGBTQ+

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Shop second-hand near your hall

Charity shops close to home