06 May 2025
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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24 April 2025
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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28 April 2024
At CODE, we give you the flexibility to choose how you pay for your electricity. You can decide to be billed for your actual use (exclusive contract) or pay a set £15 fee per week for a yearly amount of electricity units (‘package’ contract). Students with an ‘average’ electricity use should not exceed their package […]
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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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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
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
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 Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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11 February 2021
It’s so important that we make your time with us a special as possible, that’s why we host a variety of weekly social events! These events include; Quiz Nights, a petting zoo, support groups, a welcome party and many many giveaways. I mean… Who doesn’t love a freebie, right?! Let’s do a quick recap of […]
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05 November 2020
England’s new Lockdown – 5 Nov to 2 Dec COVID-19 case numbers are rising rapidly so the Govermnment is introducing a new ‘lockdown’ – with new laws telling you must stay home as much as possible. The lockdown will run from Thursday 5th November (12.01am) – Wednesday 2nd December. The good news is that at […]
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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle, CODE News, Moving In
04 August 2020
Covid-19 is changing the way we think about the world. Some of you may also be thinking about the next academic year and wondering what this will bring. We are confident that any student who is living with us next year can still have a great experience. Our accommodation consists of self-contained studio flats – […]
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CODE Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
09 July 2020
When lockdown began at the start of March, we knew that the impact on the physical and well-being of our students could be immense if we did not put the right measures in place. We immediately surveyed all our students and nearly half of them said they would be staying – maybe because our accommodation […]
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CODE Community, CODE International
06 July 2020
If you are an international student and will be arriving or returning to the UK to start studying in September/October you may be wondering what new Government announcements around visas and 14-day, self-isolation mean to you. Also, which countries don’t require you to quarantine. The important thing to remember is that the Government is dedicated […]
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CODE Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
29 June 2020
At the start of this year, most of us hadn’t even heard of Coronavirus. Now, it has changed the way we all look at life. There’s no doubt Covid-19 has had a massive impact on us all – but you might be wondering if what you are feeling is “normal”. Which is why the Office […]
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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle
19 June 2020
Lots of our residents have been using lockdown to perfect their cooking skills. So we challenged them to share their favourite starter, meal or dessert. The result… our very own CODE Cookbook, featuring more than two dozen, mouth-watering recipes from our students! We’ll be revealing the recipes day by day on Instagram, starting on Monday […]
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18 June 2020
Dan’s 18-year-old son Conor has applied to go to university in September. But like many parents and students, Covid-19 has given the pair more to think about. Here Dan talks about the conversations they have had around teaching and moving away. It’s strange to think of Conor not being the little lad you see […]
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11 June 2020
You may have heard the government announcement that, from the 13th June, adults living alone will be allowed to create a "support bubble" with another household. If you're living in one of our studios, this now means you can potentially have one friend or partner stay in your flat. You could also travel back and […]
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CODE Community, CODE International
08 June 2020
Andreea* is a CODE resident but initially decided to return home to Eastern Europe when the first Covid-19 cases started to occur. However, a few months later she returned to the UK and her studio. Here she explains why she decided to come back and what it was like travelling with restrictions. By the point […]
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CODE Community, CODE Competition, CODE Lifestyle
03 June 2020
At CODE, we pride ourselves on our free weekly social events. And even in the times of lockdown and social distancing, we have kept them going – just online. Our latest was a digital scavenger hunt. We hid 10 “CODE footsteps” around our website and challenged our residents – and 2020/21 tenants – to find them […]
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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle, CODE News
29 May 2020
CODE Coventry is perfectly positioned in the heart of the city. Coventry’s urban edge and its iconic ring road are some of the things that make it unique – but it also means it can be hard to find a tranquil, green spot nearby. But if you’re one of our residents in 2020/21, you don’t […]
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29 May 2020
Asha is a Masters’ student and CODE resident. Here she reflects on what it has been like learning online, coming to terms with the ‘new’ university experience, and realising it’s not as bad as she first thought. The Coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact across the UK, particularly for university students. In these […]
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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle
22 May 2020
Cerys has lived at CODE for the past 3 years. She made the decision to stay in her studio flat before the lockdown and has decided to stay, even though students can now move home. Here she explains what it has been like staying at CODE under the “new normal” and why she’d recommend it […]
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CODE Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
23 April 2020
Is Netflix your new best friend during lockdown? If so, then you’ve probably already picked a side: are you Joe Exotic or Carole Baskin (that’s one of the big questions in the bonkers Tiger King documentary if you’re not sure)? But what about if you’re looking for something a bit different to what you’d normally […]
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CODE Community, CODE Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing
14 April 2020
Has the CODE gift fairy visited you? During the lockdown period, our CODE gift fairies (also known as our emergency site staff) have been leaving little gifts outside a selection of rooms to help keep us all smiling. They’ve been delivering around 100 gifts per day, choosing random rooms to receive a little something. So […]
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