16 January 2025 
Bethany Hancock, CUBO Communications Officer
The 2025 CUBO Residence Life Conference will take place on 7th and 8th May 2025 at the University of Nottingham. This annual conference is a cornerstone for professionals working in student accommodation and residence life, offering unparalleled insights, best practices, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Against the backdrop of ongoing cost-of-living pressures and the unique needs of vulnerable student groups, this year’s conference will focus on equipping residence life leaders and teams with the tools and strategies needed to support students effectively.
Key themes at this year’s conference will include supporting students with sexual consent and improving the campus experience for neurodivergent students.
The conference will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers, including Neurodiversity Coach and Therapist Sara-Louise Ackrill and feminist Writer and Activist Laura Bates, as well as interactive workshops and panel discussions aimed at empowering staff and fostering resilience in residence life programmes.
One of the conference highlights will be the CUBO Residence Life Star Awards on the evening of 7th May, celebrating exceptional contributions and achievements in residence life.
Nysa Pradhan, Executive Director of CUBO, emphasised the significance of the conference, stating: “The CUBO Residence Life Conference is an essential gathering for practitioners dedicated to helping students living away from home to thrive at university. In these challenging and uncertain times, our role in supporting students is more critical than ever - so this conference is not only a key opportunity for professional growth, but also for sharing knowledge, best practices, and strategies that ultimately benefit the students we serve.”
The conference welcomes accommodation and residence life staff from all universities, colleges and private purpose-built student accommodation providers, with special rates for CUBO members and partners.
Early bird tickets are available at a discounted price until 5th April 2025.
For more information and to register for the 2025 CUBO Residence Life Conference, please visit the CUBO website.
