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Welcome to Kelvinhaugh Residences

Kelvinhaugh Gate Key Information

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Your Residence Life Team

Community in Halls

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Kelvinhaugh Residences FAQs

(Cairncross House, Kelvinhaugh Gate, Kelvinhaugh Street)

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Quick Start Guide to Glide Internet & Wi-Fi

Get online in your residence!

Cairncross Reception

Meet Your Kelvinhaugh Gate Residence Team

Welcome to Kelvinhaugh Gate

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Find out about your room contents insurance

This year we’re working in partnership with Howden Insurance

Cleaning, Bins and Recycling

Your guide to all things cleaning in your residence!

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Your Kelvinhaugh Gate Bedroom

Wondering what's in your bedroom?

UofGLiving Residence Essentials

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Stress Free UofGLiving

Make life easier with our appliance guides and cleaning tips

Staying Safe in Halls

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Resources

A list of services and resources to use if you need help

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Staying safe at UofG with SafeZone

Designed to keep UofG students safe

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Fire drills and fire alarm testing

Fire drills will take place at least twice a year

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Fire safety — how to avoid false fire activations

Fire safety is vitally important!

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Staying safe in halls

Easy and simple steps you should take

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Saved by the Fire Door

For your safety and the safety of others

Laundry in Halls

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Take the stress out of laundry day with Washnet!

The brand new mobile and web app from Washstation📱

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Top tips for doing the laundry

Become an expert in the laundry room!

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Make your laundry day a breeze with Circuit Go!

App or Tap for an easy way to pay for your laundry

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Where's my nearest laundry?

Find out where the laundry room is located in your residence

Getting Around Glasgow

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Getting around Glasgow

Different transport options available

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Car parking in UofG accommodation 🅿️

Did you know some of our residences have onsite parking?

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Bringing your bike to campus?

Take advantage of UofG's secure bike parking

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Not sure how to get from your residence to Uni?

Get to campus with our Walking and Travel Guides!

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Love your bike?

Many of our residences have a secure bike storage!

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Join the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme

You are eligible for free bus travel!

Other Kelvinhaugh Gate Stories

E-inductions are now live!

Find out how and where to access

Welcome to UofGLiving!

Your one-stop channel for all things accommodation!

Check out images from your new Glasgow home!

A selection of photos and 360° Images of our residences📸

Halls Activity Team

Building your Community in Halls!

Are you returning to halls for 26/27?

We'd love to have you join the Halls Activity Team!

Not going to be at home to receive a delivery?

Find out where you'll find the closest parcel lockers!

Got a question about your new Glasgow Home?

Check out our Residence FAQs for the most common enquiries!

Key Dates 2025/2026

Your key contract and University dates

Get Social with #UofGLiving

Join the Accommodation Services online community

Walking Guide: Cairncross, Kelvinhaugh Gate/Street

How to get to the University

Moving out of UofG Accommodation

Our quick guide to explain the process.

Pack For Good with the British Heart Foundation

Getting ready to move out of your room?

Top tips for ventilating your ensuite bathroom

Help keep your room free from condensation, mould and odour!

eduroam: Get connected in your UofG residence

Safe and secure Wi-Fi access on campus and in your hall!

Store or transport your belongings with Flexistore

Help get your bedroom cleared before the end of term!

Recycling in UofG Accommodation

Want to get recycling but don't know how?

Kelvinhaugh Gate 360° Image Gallery

Check out what it looks like

Kelvinhaugh Gate

Video tour!