Hobson New Residence consists of 99 students. There are 30 double rooms and 39 single rooms. Hobson New Residence has dedicated study rooms and a large common room. There are kitchen facilities supplied with communal microwaves and fridges. There are showers and toilets on each floor. Hobson New Residence has two laundry rooms equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers.

Students in the Residence have internet access in their rooms through WiFi. Technical support is typically provided by the Student Networking Representative of Hobson New Residence. Printing facilities are also available in the Residence and it is charged on each student’s printing balance found online on the Rhodes University Student Support System (ROSS).

The rooms are spacious and well-equipped with: 

• WiFi,
• a single bed and mattress,
• a mirror,
• a study table and chair,
• a bookcase,
• a desk lamp,
• a wardrobe,
• a notice board,
• a wall-mounted bar heater,
• a waste paper basket,
• a shower basin,
• a shower mat and 
• a water bucket.

Students are provided with linen by the Housekeeping staff:- duvet, duvet cover, bedding sheet, mattress cover, two pillows, two pillowcases, winter blanket, curtains and inner net curtains. Students can bring their own linen but they are then responsible for the laundering. In addition, you may like to bring items like a pot plant, scatter cushions, etc to make you feel at home.

Maintenance and cleaning of each of the Residences are attended to by Rhodes Housekeeping staff on a daily basis. Students are expected to maintain order in their personal rooms for the duration of their stay.  

Last Modified: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:27:36 SAST