Residential and Business Services
Residential and Business Services (RBS) administers and manages over 4000 student residential places over 18 sites in St Andrews, approximately 2250 are catered and 1800 self-catered.
The department is the largest operational unit in the University, employing approximately 350 staff.
In addition to running the residences during term time, Residential and Business Services:
- runs the cafes in the Physics building, the Medical Sciences building, the Library, and Walter Bower House
- runs the bars and cafes in Agnes Blackadder Hall and David Russell Apartments
- provides conference, hospitality and catering services over the University campus
- services events such as receptions, buffets, formal dinners and weddings
- provides accommodation for groups and holiday makers during the summer
- co-ordinates internal and external conferences, meetings, sport groups, events and summer schools
- co-ordinates the hospitality and catering for Graduation ceremonies twice per year
Residential and Business Services is managed by Ben Stuart (Director), Sarah Pay, Alan Riddell and Marianne MacKinnon (Deputy Directors).
Accommodation, conferences and events
Residential and Business Services organise accommodation for conferences and events.
Email: aceteam@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 463000
Catering
Residential and Business Services are responsible for catering in student residences.
Email: catering@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3000
Student accommodation
Residential and Business Services are responsible for managing accommodation for undergraduates and postgraduates.
Email: accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 462510
General enquiries
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2515
Walter Bower House,
Eden Campus,
Main Street,
Guardbridge,
St Andrews,
KY16 0US