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CODE Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Making mental health your priority

13 March 2024

This University Mental Health Day (Thurs 14th March), CODE are dedicating a day to raise awareness of self-care and wellbeing among students.  We’re holding a free event between 11am and 5pm, looking at all the ways you can boost your mental health. This includes a petting zoo, ice bath and free nutritious snacks that will all […]

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CODE News

Our recent survey results are in!

12 March 2024

Here at CODE, we are always looking at ways we can ensure our tenants have the best possible student experience, and this is why we have regular surveys to gain feedback on the support we provide.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Health and Well-being in Leicester

01 March 2024

Being at university is great… most of the time. But it’s perfectly normal to find yourself worrying about things now and then. You could have concerns about money or be stressed about keeping up with your work. Or you may be feeling low or anxious. Whatever is bothering you, you don’t need to cope on […]

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CODE Awards

Our ASRA Award Nominee

28 February 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Danielle Lancaster has been nominated for an ASRA Award and has landed a spot as one of the final four nominees for ResLife Hero of the Year for her work at CODE Student Accommodation! 🏆 Danielle’s dedication to student welfare and providing outstanding support has not […]

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CODE Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Self-Love on Valentine’s Day

12 February 2024

Valentine’s Day is almost here! For everyone who gets to celebrate with a partner, it can be a romantic day. But at CODE, we believe it’s also a day to show a little extra love to yourself. Which is why our FREE Valentine’s event is all about treating yourself with the same love and kindness […]

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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle

Lunar New Year Celebration

05 February 2024

Lunar New Year – often called Chinese New Year in the UK – is an important event for our students, with more than 20% of our tenants coming from countries which will welcome in the Year of the Dragon on February 10th 2024. Because of the cultural importance, CODE will be celebrating with parties at […]

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CODE Community

CODE CLOTHES SALE – NEW, PRE-LOVED & VINTAGE

19 January 2024

Join us for this amazing sale! We have nearly 1,000 clothes, shoes and accessories all ready to be bought. All proceeds from the sale will go to Women’s Aid Leicestershire (CODE’s chosen charity for 2024). The charity supports women and young children escape often life-threatening domestic abuse situations. Coventry – Thursday 25th January, First floor […]

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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Health and Well-being in Coventry

01 December 2023

If you’re finding university life a bit harder than normal, you’re not alone. Worry about exams, loneliness or money problems can make you feel overwhelmed. Or you might want advice on eating well, home sickness or a range of physical and mental health issues. Luckily, there are lots of places in Coventry to find support […]

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CODE Staff

Mamma Mia what an amazing staff outing!

09 August 2022

This time of year can bring dread to the student accommodation market. That love/hate feeling, facing thousands of rooms to check out, paint, maintain, and clean in preparation for our new student arrivals in September. Every department is pushed to its limits, from accounts to maintenance. It’s all go. As a company, we take great […]

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Fun Things to do in Coventry

04 August 2022

Located in central England, Coventry is famed for its medieval Coventry Cathedral and is the 9th largest city. If you  need some inspiration as to where to go and what to do, look no further! Below are five top attractions to visit whilst living in Coventry– there’s something for everyone! FarGo Village – an artistically repurposed […]

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Fun things to do in Leicester

04 August 2022

If you are new to the city and looking for fun things to do, then look no further, I have compiled a list of some of my favourite things to do. You can get to all these places either by foot or public transport so need for a car. Without further ado here is my […]

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CODE Community

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

12 June 2022

Picture this – Father’s Day is around the corner and you don’t know what to do? What do dad’s even like? We may not know everything, but we do know a few places you can begin the hunt for the perfect Father’s Day gift! For those who aren’t celebrating Father’s Day, why not send something to […]

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Exam stress and how to cope with it

09 June 2022

If you’re in the middle of exams, it’s completely natural to be concerned about them, especially if you feel under pressure from lecturers or family. Exam stress might make you feel anxious or depressed and may cause you to forget things, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Here’s our top tips on how to […]

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CODE News

Section 21 notices explained

06 June 2022

If you’ve just received a Section 21 notice/email from us, you may have a few questions about what this means. Below we have tried to answer the most common questions and put your mind at ease. FAQs What it is a Section 21 notice? Your contract at CODE is what is known as an “assured […]

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

How to sleep better

10 May 2022

Lots of sleep doesn’t always mean good sleep: you need the right kind of sleep. Sleep affects our ability to perform, process information and our mood, so it is vital that we get the correct sleep to get the most out of the day. This week is also Mental Health Week (9th May – 14th […]

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CODE Lifestyle

Earth Day 2022

21 April 2022

On 22nd April we celebrate Earth Day! It is a yearly event held to show support for environmental conservation. The first Earth Day had a massive impact and resulted in the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency. Earth Day is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide to preserve the earth from issues such as […]

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Easter Opening Hours

13 April 2022

We would like to wish all our students, staff and partners a very Easter! During this period our Office hours and parcel hours in Coventry and Leicester change slightly: Friday 15th April CLOSED Saturday 16th April 9:00am – 5:30pm Sunday 17th April CLOSED Monday 18th April CLOSED Tuesday 19th April 9:00am – 5:30pm In addition, over […]

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Moving In

Your Refundable Tenancy Deposit

01 April 2022

As a tenant at CODE Student Accommodation, you will have already paid a refundable tenancy deposit. This deposit is paid as security against costs that you cause CODE by breaking any terms of your tenancy agreement – most commonly cleaning costs, costs of damage to the property, or for unpaid rent. At the end of […]

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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle

Happy Holi!

25 March 2022

CODE Student accommodation teamed up with Events by KD to promote Rang Barse, a Neon Hollywood Bash to help celebrate Holi. Holi is a two-day Hindu festival that originates in India. On the first day, people will gather around a bonfire and celebrate good triumphing over evil. But it’s the second day that most people […]

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Moving In

Choosing your uni room!

04 March 2022

Student Accommodation. There seems like there’s a billion options to choose from and how are you meant to know you’ve chosen the right one? As someone who’s lived in a house share with friends, a flat with my boyfriend and now a studio flat at CODE Accommodation I’d like to think I can give some […]

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CODE Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

5 Blue Monday tips

17 January 2022

  January is the time for New Year’s resolutions, getting fit and starting a new chapter in the book that is 2022. But this can also put a lot of pressure on you. That pressure is why the third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘Blue Monday’, aka the “most depressing” day of […]

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Student Minds at CODE

20 December 2021

There has previously been a stigma around mental health issues and students sometimes felt the need to hide their experiences, however one of the main things that can help, is understanding that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. Although societies understanding of mental health is improving, there […]

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CODE News

Christmas Opening Hours

01 December 2021

We would like to wish all our students, staff and partners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We also hope that 2022 brings more joy and happiness for everyone! During the festive period our Office hours and parcel hours in Coventry and Leicester change slightly: Date Open Hours Dec 23rd 2021 9:00am-5:30pm […]

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CODE Renewals

Exclusive renewal offer for current residents – book now for 2022/23

01 November 2021

Hello current resident! So, you’re interested in spending another year at CODE, that’s great news. We really want to prioritise your needs, which is why are giving all our current residents the chance to book their room before anybody else. That means you won’t miss out and can stay in your same room for another […]

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CODE Awards, CODE News

CODE shortlisted for Student Accommodation Operator of the Year

17 September 2021

CODE Students, based in Leicester and Coventry, have once again been nominated as Finalists in the RESI Awards.. being shortlisted for best “Student Accommodation Operator” for 2021. The highly prestigious RESI Awards ceremony is organised by Property Week and attracts the very best that the industry has to offer. This year, the event will be […]

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CODE Competition

CODE through your eyes – Social Competition

02 September 2021

During September we are giving one lucky CODE resident at each site the chance to win over £250 worth of goodies… Entries close on Thursday 30th September at 5pm, with the winner being announced on Social Media on Monday 4th October. So… what do you have to do? We want residents, current and new, to show […]

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Moving In

What to bring with you when you move in

24 August 2021

MOVING IN CHECKLIST Thank you for choosing CODE Student Accommodation as your new home, we can’t wait to welcome you. We know moving can be a stressful time, so we’ve created a handy checklist to ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible. There are plenty of local supermarkets that sell the majority of the […]

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Moving In

How To Pay Your Rent Instalment

19 August 2021

We’re so excited to be welcoming you to CODE Student Accommodation Depending on your contract type, your rent instalments will be due on: 24th July (or within 7 days of booking if this date has passed) 24th October 24th January 24th April You have several ways you can pay this; via Debit or Credit card, […]

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CODE News

A-Level Results Day

01 August 2021

A Level results day is here and hopefully you have a great plan for  the day whether that be college, university, or an apprenticeship. If this is all in place well done, but have you thought about exactly what you are going to do on the day? If the answer to this is no, then […]

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CODE Awards, CODE News

CODE announced as finalists in 4 categories!

08 July 2021

CODE are overjoyed to have been nominated as finalists in 4 categories in this years’ UKCXA 2021 awards. The UKCXA 2021 awards celebrate the wonderful Customer Experience innovations developed in the past year! As previous Silver and Bronze winners, CODE are eagerly awaiting the final results of the 4 categories: Customers at the heart of […]

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

COVID-19 vaccinations for University Students

07 July 2021

The COVID-19 vaccination is being offered to everyone aged 18 or over at local sites run by GPs or community pharmacies, at larger vaccination centres and in some hospitals. Local areas may also work with partners to set up “pop up” temporary clinics at locations convenient for students to access, for example, on university campuses. Students […]

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CODE Community

CODE Community – Events in lockdown

01 June 2021

When the announcement came to lockdown the country on March 23rd last year, no one thought we would still have been in a similar situation 9 months later. But, on 4th January 2021 the Prime Minister put the country back into full lockdown. Here at CODE we used this opportunity to adapt our social event […]

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CODE Community

UK Pride Month

01 June 2021

Pride Month is dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, both globally and locally, pride month occurs in June and is designed to encourage a sense of pride and achievement for how far we have come with the acceptance and inclusion of people of all different sexualities. Being gay was a crime until 1967 in […]

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CODE Lifestyle

A Taste of Freedom – The CODE Way

21 May 2021

Full freedom is on the horizon and we have all been enjoying our first week of being able to meet indoors – thanks to England moving to Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown. Here at CODE, we relished the opportunity to be able to host in-person social events at both Coventry and Leicester. […]

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CODE Community

Protect yourself from spam emails and scam calls/texts

06 May 2021

Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a rise in scams targeting victims online. These scams could be sent to you in emails, texts and phone calls. Well known ones that are currently circulating include texts claiming you need to pay Royal Mail a delivery fee, calls from HMRC saying you need […]

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