Welcome to Maclay Residences

2026/2027

Welcome to Maclay - Your Glasgow Home!

We are delighted that you have made Maclay Residences your Glasgow home for this academic year and we look forward to welcoming you. In coming to Maclay you will be joining a diverse and energetic community that will encourage, support and inspire you.

We are excited that you will soon be part of it. In order to help you get off to a good start, we have compiled some useful information to ensure your arrival goes as smoothly as possible.

Barbara Leyden, Residence Manager 

Arrival/E-Induction

You should complete your online E-induction prior to arrival, which contains useful information about many aspects of residence life including fire safety and student welfare. The E-Induction goes live a few weeks before arrival and can be found on the same page you logged into to apply for accommodation (https://onlineapps.accom.gla.ac.uk).

You can move into Maclay Residences from 12noon on Friday 11 September 2026. 

On arrival at Maclay you will be able to collect your key and check-in at Reception, located at:

Maclay Residences, 9 Cooperage Place, Glasgow, G3 8QP

Depending on the date and time of your arrival, the office may be closed; however, the Out-of-Hours Accommodation Security Team will be on-duty overnight and at the weekend to issue your key and direct you to your flat. Simply use the buzzer at the reception door or call the number displayed there to contact staff if the office is unmanned. It would be helpful if you could advise us of your expected arrival date/time by emailing us at Maclay@glasgow.ac.uk if you are arriving after 14 September 2026.

We are unable to confirm your address until you arrive as it may change last minute. Reception is also unable to accept mail or packages for residents in advance of arrival. The only exception to this is UniKitOut bedding orders placed by Friday 5 September 2026.

Support and Welfare

Wellbeing support is available from the ResLife team 1500-2300hrs  

📞 Phone: 0141 330 2941

📧 Email: reslifewelfare@glasgow.ac.uk

Outside of residence opening hours, the University’s Security Team are available 24/7. You can contact them via the SafeZone app or by phone on 0141 330 4282. In the event of an emergency such as loss of electricity or a serious water leak, call 0141 330 4444.

The Safezone app can be used to get general advice (e.g. you are lost), first aid help, wellbeing support and emergency support. The app is monitored 24 hours a day by our campus security teams.

In the event of an emergency, dial 999 and ask for fire, ambulance or police assistance. You will be asked for the address of the emergency so it's good to have a note of your address and postcode in your phone.

UofGLiving

There is always lots going on at Maclay so if you’d like to keep up to date with everything that's happening you can check out our exclusive UofGLiving channel and stay in the loop about site events, sports, life in halls, life in Glasgow and the latest offers to save you money across Campus. The Maclay FAQs are also found here. To find out more about UofGLiving visit https://uofgliving.gla.ac.uk You can also find @UofGLiving on Instagram 

Internet

In our residence, the Wi-Fi is provided by our partners Glide. Find out how to get logged in with our Quick start guide to Glide Internet and Wi-Fi. 

If you ever need support with your Wi-Fi you can also download the Glide App from your App Store. 

Useful Contacts

Maclay Residences: Tel: +44 (0) 141 339 6272 Email: Maclay@glasgow.ac.uk

Accommodation Services: Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 4743 Email: accom@glasgow.ac.uk

If you would like more information on Maclay Residences or the accommodation process in general, please visit the Accommodation Services website.

Should you have any further questions before arriving please do not hesitate to in touch with us. We look forward to meeting you and wish you every success during your time at the University of Glasgow.