Student Village

Get ready to enjoy the perfect blend of nature and modern campus life.

You could be one of the first residents of our Student Village, opening in 2026. The sustainable, accessible and high-quality living and leisure spaces will be at the heart of our student community.

It will be a great way to make new friends, get involved in student activities and feel like you belong. You'll also be living alongside our nature reserve on the Stoke-on-Trent campus. A green oasis in the city.

It gets better too.

You'll find social spaces, wellbeing activities and support – at the centre of Student Village life. Our net-zero Hub will be open to all students, whether you live on campus or commute. It will be your place, with flexible spaces for events, and comfy seating where you can socialise and relax.

The Hub will also be a base for our ResLife accommodation team who will help you settle in and turn every day into an experience.

Follow our journey.

Here, you’ll find the latest project updates so you can follow us on the journey from construction to completion. It marks a £100 million investment in our students...

1,000 new student rooms

In cluster blocks, townhouses and remodelled rooms in Clarice Cliff along with new parking facilities at Squires View

Sustainable architecture

Existing Leek Road Halls of Residence and Leek Road houses will be demolished to make way for parkland and open space resulting in a project biodiversity net gain of 12%

A vibrant village hub

With social spaces, study areas, and wellbeing spaces which links to the main Leek Road site via a Pedestrian bridge

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Take a look at our artist impressions

Our new Student Villiage

700+ rooms – arranged in clusters of apartment blocks and townhouses – will provide sustainable, accessible and high-quality living and leisure spaces.

Cluster blocks

Townhouse blocks

Pedestrian bridge and boardwalk

The Village Hub

Inside the Villiage Hub

Designed to be net-zero over its lifetime, the building has natural ventilation and uses low carbon and renewable sources such as solar panels and heat pumps.

First floor reception area

Event space

Main staircase

Main entrance

Architects impression only. Credit to Corstorphine and Wright, Architects.

Discover more about the Student Village and Village Hub

Village Living

Learn more about our exciting new accommodation

Village Life

Get to know our Village Hub and amenities

Sustainability and Social Value

Discover all things sustainability and project outreach

Project partners

The multi-million pound scheme will be delivered in partnership with Staffordshire Campus Living, a consortium formed by Hochtief PPP Solutions UK and Ireland, Plenary and University of Staffordshire.

The consortium has appointed Wilmott Dixon to construct the new Student Village. The Hertfordshire headquartered construction firm has previously worked on other high-profile schemes in the higher education sector such as Kingston University Town House, University of Warwick Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building and the University of Birmingham School of Engineering.

The Student Village has been designed by architects Corstorphine and Wright, who have a track record in student residential projects across the country including The Store House in Leeds, The Oaks in Coventry and Pavilion Point in Brighton.

Pinnacle Group will support the operation of the new accommodation, working with the University.

student accommodation awards

Deal of the Year

University of Staffordshire’s Student Village project received the Deal of the Year accolade at the 2024 Property Week Student Accommodation Awards. The award recognised the exceptional collaboration, expertise and dedication of all the parties involved in bringing the project to fruition.

Project timeline

*Please note all project milestones and dates are approximate and may be subject to change.

  1. October 2024

    Completion of Phase 1 of refurbishment works at Clarice Cliff Court (81 rooms)

  2. September 2025

    Completion of Phase 2 of refurbishment works at Clarice Cliff Court (81 rooms)

  3. April 2026

    Completion of Cluster Block A (136 rooms) and Cluster Block B (145 rooms)

  4. Summer 2026

    Completion of Townhouse A (72 rooms); Completion of Townhouse B (72 rooms), Village Hub and pedestrian boardwalk; Completion of Cluster Block C (145 rooms)

  5. September 2026

    Completion of Cluster Block D (145 rooms) and Phase 3 of refurbishment works at Clarice Cliff Court (136 rooms)

  6. Autumn 2026

    Practical completion and occupation of the Student Village and associated amenities.

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Latest news

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Student Village developer builds links with nursery

A construction company is paving the way for budding builders at University of Staffordshire’s Woodlands Day Nursery
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Partners announced for new Student Village

Staffordshire University’s plans for a Student Village have taken another leap forward with the announcement of industry leading partners
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Green light for Staffordshire University’s Student Village

A new multi-million-pound Student Village at Staffordshire University has been granted planning permission
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Staffordshire University reveals plans for new Student Village

Staffordshire University is to consult the community on plans for a new Student Village on its main Stoke-on-Trent campus.
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