Wardennial services
Within each hall of residence a Wardennial Team (55 members of staff in all) fulfill a role which involves much more than handing out keys. The Wardennial Team work alongside the Residence Management team who look after the fabric and furnishings of the hall and who ensure a smooth running of the halls cleaning provision. The Wardens, however, take responsibility for encouraging a sense of community within each hall, alongside maintaining discipline so all can enjoy their time there and are the key contacts for student life within the hall.
Whichever format of hall, the Wardennial Team actively encourages the students to join in with their fellow residents organising game nights, activities, Balls and excursions. The Wardennial Team will be the first point of call if a health crisis occurs or if a student is in distress. They keep order in the hall and monitor discipline procedures. Although in no way are they in loco parentis for students, their role is one of a mentor, adviser and supporter within the hall.
The Wardens come under the Student Services banner and report to Rob Warren. Each Warden manages a team of between 3 and 7 Assistant Wardens.
Albany Park
Andrew Melville Hall
David Russell Apartments & Fife Park
Dean's Court, Gannochy, Stanley Smith & Angus House
John Burnet Hall
McIntosh Hall
New Hall
St Regulus Hall
St Salvator's Hall
University Hall
Albany Park
Warden: Matt Stillman
Hello, My name is Matt Stillman and I am the warden of Albany Park. I moved here with my wife Karen and our two young children Declan (8) and Jocelyn (1) in February when I took up post at Albany Park. As Albany Park is my family's home, the management of Albany Park and it being an enjoyable and safe place to live is of utmost importance to me. During the day, I work as one of the counsellors at Student Services. Together with 3 assistant wardens, I aim to ensure each Albany Park resident (often called Albanites) resides in an accommodation which they feel enhances their overall student experience and where they feel safe, their needs are met personally and socially and they are able to focus on their studies. Myself and my team pride ourselves on being approachable and responsive. We are available via e-mail, telephone or through catching us 'out and about ' Albany Park between the hours of 7pm to 8am Monday through Friday and 2pm to 8am at the weekends. Whether you have questions about the town, issues with flatmates, troubles with noise, are experiencing any form of emotional turmoil or you have questions or concerns about safety, myself and the rest of the wardennial team are happy to meet with you and try to help you manage any problem you may be faced with or find the resources in the community where needed.
You can contact the Albany Park team on apwarden@st-andrews.ac.uk or at our drop-in service every Thursday at 7.30pm. For emergencies from 5pm to 8.45am and on weekends please phone 7099.
Andrew Melville Hall
Warden: Stephen Stewart
Hi, my name is Stephen Stewart and I am the Warden at Andrew Melville Hall. I am also the Director of Sport and Exercise at the University. I have 9 years experience working as a Warden at another University. I am married to Karen and have 2 boys, Rory and Calum, all of whom you will see in and around Hall. I am very well supported by 3 Assistant Wardens, Bess, Dan and Rona and together we are here to make your life easier throughout your time at University. Our aim is to ease the transition from home dweller to hall reveller and hope to provide a welcoming atmosphere throughout your time in Andrew Melville.
With a hall of over 200 students, meeting you all may take us some time. With this in mind we organise regular High Tables which are popular dinners with fellow residents, invited guests and include a welcome drink. We will also organise other fun social events throughout the year with the aim of creating a communal spirit for our residents which will help to develop a great hall experience. It is important that we get to know all our 'Melvites' so please introduce yourself at any time.
University should be as comfortable as possible. If you feel distressed or just feel something isn't right, please contact us for an informal and confidential chat. We can arrange access to the many University services, staff and facilities available to help students during their stay with us. It is also our responsibility to respond to hall emergency situations as your health and safety is paramount.
Please realise the potential of the Warden and Assistant Warden team and help us make your stay in Melville as comfortable as possible. Andrew Melville Hall will be your home: a place to work, relax and have fun and, if you want to get the best out of your hall life, please get involved!
You can contact the team on +44 (0)1334 467077 or amhwarden@st-andrews.ac.uk
David Russell Apartments/Fife Park
Warden: Oliver Jackson-Hutt
Oliver Jackson-Hutt is the Warden of David Russell Apartments and Fife Park, the largest Hall of Residence at The University of St Andrews. During his time at St Andrews Oliver has lived and worked in New Hall, Andrew Melville Hall, McIntosh (Chattan) Hall and Albany Park (Gatty) Hall. He has also worked in a Wardennial capacity at both The University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall) and Cambridge.
Oliver feels that:
'The Wardennial system at The University of St Andrews is truly unique and of stellar quality in terms of the service and care we provide to our students. The role of Warden gives me an opportunity to identify, value and emphasise the tenets which make our residential system: its students, their Hall and our community.'
Oliver manages a team comprising a Deputy Warden (Mr Michael Pye) and nine Assistant Wardens. When operating at full capacity David Russell Apartments and Fife Park is a community of around two-thousand students. One of the many strengths of having such a large Hall community is the vast scope for social events which cater for every conceivable interest. Our very active Hall Committee join with the Wardennial Team in organising a varied programme of events for students to enjoy including: sporting, musical, cultural, academic, culinary and recreational diversions.
Oliver is reseraching for a Ph.D. in Music on 'The British Carol' and is The Manager of The Music Centre at The University of St Andrews. He is a classically trained musician and plays several musical instruments. When not wardening, managing, researching, writing, composing, arranging, singing or playing Oliver can be found on the beach with his wife Charlotte and his Border Collie Peter.
If you would like to contact the David Russell Apartments and Fife Park Wardennial Team to discuss any aspect of life in our Hall please e-mail us. Alternatively, please visit one of our daily drop-in clinics which are run by the Duty (Assistant) Warden from 7pm - 8pm in The Warden's Office. You can also call the Duty (Assistant) Warden on 01334 427 103 or simply dial 7103 (free) from any University telephone. Please note that calling the Duty (Assistant) Warden between the hours of 8pm and 8am should be reserved for emergencies only.
If you would like to book an appointment to see me personally please do so by e-mail. Alternatively, you can contact any member of my team who will arrange an appointment with me for you.
Please also feel free to knock on the door of my office whenever you see that I am in. I am always pleased to welcome students who wish to constructively discuss any aspect of Hall life in David Russell Apartments and Fife Park.
Dean's Court, Gannochy, Stanley Smith & Angus House
Warden: Ryan Parks
Hello. My name is Ryan Parks and I am the Warden of Deans Court, Gannochy House and Stanley Smith & Angus House. Each postgraduate Hall has its distinct atmosphere and culture and offers varied levels of independent living. However, together these Halls form an exciting postgraduate-focused community with students from all over the world.
Activities for the coming academic year will include a wide variety of social events, academic speakers and skills development programming. Our Wardennial Team consists of five members and we are responsible for pastoral care, discipline and the fostering of community within and amongst Halls. However, it is the Hall Committee run by the students that lies at the heart of our postgraduate community. When not working in residence, I am a Teaching Fellow and completing my PhD in the School of Management.
John Burnet Hall
Warden: Toria Anne Johnson
More details to follow - The Wardennial team can be contacted by calling (01334) 467025, or by emailing jbhawteam@st-andrews.ac.uk. A drop-in surgery is held at 7pm every week night during term.
McIntosh Hall
Hello, I’m Lara. Academic year 2010/11 will be my third year of being Warden at McIntosh Hall and Eden Court, and sixth year in the Wardennial system. My other roles at the University include Academic Support Advisor and Discipline Officer in Student Services and also Teaching Assistant in the School of Biology.
McIntosh has a great sense of community spirit, with many activities and events going on in Hall throughout the year, organised by the Hall Committee, Wardens and Residence Managers.
The team in McIntosh consists of 4 Assistant Wardens, we all live in hall itself, and we are there to help. We will be joining you in the dining room each day, so feel free to say hello, and also to tell us how we can make life in hall better. You should feel at home in hall, so if you are having any problems such as adjusting to University, being bothered by noise or your roommate (!) or have any other issue you’d like to talk to someone about, please get in touch.
You can contact the team on mhawteam@st-andrews.ac.uk or mhwarden@st-andrews.ac.uk or at our surgery every night at 7.30pm. For emergencies from 7.30pm to 7.30am, please phone 7040.
New Hall
Warden: Rebecca Aspden
Hi, I am currently the Warden of New Hall, but have been in the Wardennial system for seven years now. I am a post doctoral research assistant studying the biodiversity of coastal marine systems at the Gatty Marine Laboratory.
New Hall has around 560 residents, and has a great diversity of students, including freshers and returning students from all over the world. New Hall is a very busy hall and the wardennial team and the hall committee work hard to make sure that it remains a sociable and friendly place to live. We will be putting on many events in hall during the year ranging from open mic nights to sporting competitions and encourage you all to get involved.
If you would like to speak to me about an official hall matter you can contact me at nhwarden@st-andrews.ac.uk. However please bear in mind that queries are best directed to the assistant wardens who can be contacted from 8.00-8.15pm in the Wardens office (behind the lift) or by emailing nhawteam@st-andrews.ac.uk at any time. For out of hours emergencies (between 8pm and 7am Monday-Friday, and 3pm-7am Saturday-Sunday) the assistant warden on duty can be contacted by dialling the extension 7019.
I wish you lots of luck with your studies and hope that you have a great time at St Andrews.
Dr Aspden is currently on maternity leave - the Acting warden for New Hall is Rob Warren, Assistant Director of Student Services.
St Regulus Hall
Warden: Jamie Davies
Hi, I'm Jamie. I've been the Warden of St Regulus Hall ("Regs") since February 2012. I'm studying for my PhD in the school of Divinity, where I also work as a Research Assistant and Tutor in New Testament studies. I am married to Becky, and we have two young children, who also all live here in hall and add their own contribution to the already fantastic family atmosphere! Regs is a small traditional hall of about 175 residents, perfectly located right near the heart of the old part of town, and together with my capable and enthusiastic team, we work hard to maintain the hall's well-deserved reputation as a supportive and tight-knit community.
If you have any questions about life in Regs, feel free to catch me or any member of the wardennial team at dinner, (I'm often having coffee afterward in the Regs library - follow the sound of the children!), or during our drop-in hours (7-8pm) at the Warden's office."
Please feel free to visit the team during the daily drop-in session, which runs from 7pm - 8pm, seven days a week in the warden's office. You can contact the team at srawteam@st-andrews.ac.uk or, if you prefer, you can contact the warden at srwarden@st-andrews.ac.uk. You can reach the St Regulus Hall duty assistant warden by calling 7059, free of charge from any University telephone. The team are always available between the hours of 7pm to 8am, and additionally from 2pm through to 8am on Saturdays and Sundays.
St Salvator's Hall
Wardens: Malcolm and Naomi McLeod
Malcolm and Naomi came to St Andrews in 2006, and have been the Wardens of St Salvator's Hall since 2008. Along with their son Calum and an excellent team, they are enthusiastic and dedicated to maintaining an already superb atmosphere in halls.
Malcolm works as a Disability Adviser/Counsellor for Student Services and is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Naomi is in the final year of a PhD in Spanish and is also a tutor for language and literature modules.
Both Malcolm and Naomi are approachable for any questions or concerns you may have. Feel free to drop by during office hours: Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm-8.00pm in the Warden's office or email: sswarden@st-andrews.ac.ukOutside normal working hours, a member of the team can be reached by dialling 7125.
University Hall
Warden: Dawn Rimmer
Dawn is the Warden of University Hall; she has lived and worked in six halls within the residence system and hopes to get the full set before her time in St Andrews is up. After completing her undergraduate degree here, she decided she loved it so much she couldn't bear to leave and is now in her final year of researching a PhD with the School of Management. Dawn is an enthusiastic advocate of the benefits of living within a hall of residence and the mutual benefits of having a strong and supportive Wardennial Team in hall, too. If you would like to contact Dawn regarding life within University Hall, please email uhwarden@st-andrews.ac.uk, call 01334 42 7167 or pop into her surgery (1:00pm-1:30pm Sundays in the Warden's Office, University Hall).