University of Hertfordshire Higher Education CorporationStudent Guide
Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation. Core organization is free for students.
Unknown University in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Operating on a semester system.
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The semester, explained for University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation
Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
Semester A 2026-2027
Campus terms
14
Local details
15
Academic calendar
Semester A 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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14 terms
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A
Active Students
The university's program for social, non-competitive sports and physical activities.
C
CL
Shorthand for the College Lane campus and its associated student housing.
D
De Hav
The de Havilland campus residential area, often used to distinguish it from College Lane.
E
EleHouse
The Elephant House, the primary student pub and social hub on the College Lane campus.
F
Forum
Often used as a verb or noun to refer specifically to attending a club night at the Forum venue.
H
Herts
The universal shorthand for the University of Hertfordshire.
Herts SU
The common, student-facing name for the Students' Union.
M
Maclean
Common name for Maclean Hall, one of the residential buildings on College Lane.
S
Starbucks LRC
The Starbucks coffee outlet located within the Learning Resources Centre.
T
Telford
Common name for Telford Court, a major residential block on the College Lane campus.
The Forum
The main venue for food, drinks, and nightlife, located on the College Lane campus.
The Refectory
The main dining hall on the College Lane campus offering a variety of hot meals.
U
UHSU
University of Hertfordshire Students' Union, the official body representing students.
Uno
The common name for the Uno bus service, which is the primary mode of transport for students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
15 details
caf_ambition
Café Ambition
caf_rore
Café Rore
caf_spectra
Café Spectra
caf_sport
Café Sport
Canvas
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used for accessing course materials and assignments.
de_havilland_restaurant
De Havilland Restaurant
forum_starbucks
Forum Starbucks
Herts Mobile
The official university app used for viewing timetables, campus maps, and library accounts.
Hutton Hub
The central building for student services, including the Student Centre and Careers service.
Law Building
The dedicated facility for the Hertfordshire Law School on the de Havilland campus.
LRC
Learning Resources Centre, the university's term for its large, 24/7 libraries.
Shuttle
The free bus service that runs frequently between the College Lane and de Havilland campuses.
subway
Subway
The Forum
A multi-purpose building housing the Students' Union, nightclub, and food outlets.
Uno Bus
The local bus network operated by the university, connecting campuses to Hatfield and beyond.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Semester A 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
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AI & Robotics Society
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Bhangra Society
Welcome to Hertfordshire Bhangra Society! A society to learn and perform the traditional Punjabi folk dance.
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British Red Cross on Campus Society
A society dedicated to supporting the work of the British Red Cross through volunteering and fundraising activities.
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Computer Science Society
An academic society for students studying or interested in computer science, offering workshops, guest speakers, and projects.
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Cyber Security & Computer Networks Society
An academic society focused on cybersecurity and computer networking, providing practical skills and industry insights.
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Data Science Society
An academic society for students interested in data science, analytics, and machine learning.
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Hertfordshire Students' Union (Herts SU) Elected Officers
The most senior student leaders, elected by students to represent them on all areas of student life and work full-time to improve the student experience.
Regular commitment
Huskis: Ski and Snowboard
The HUSKIS (Hertfordshire University Ski and Snowboard Society) providing snowsport activities/lessons for all abilities. Open to keenos, freestylers, face-planters and socialites. A society for all.
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Anime and Manga Society
A society for fans of Japanese animation and comics to meet, socialise, and share their interests.
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Harmonic Herts Music Society
The Society for all music lovers! From musicians to casual listeners, creators to fans, we celebrate every beat, note, and melody together.
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Law Society
An academic society for students interested in law, providing networking opportunities, workshops, and social events.
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Life in Hatfield for University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Hatfield.
Timezone
Europe/London
City Transportation
Public Transit
Great Northern rail service
Nearest Airports
London Luton Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb)
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Multi-Storey Car Park
garage
Located next to The Forum on College Lane Campus.
Car Park E
surface_lot
Located behind the Art and Design building on College Lane Campus.
Angerland Park and Ride
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Located at AL10 8HS. Open Mon-Fri 07:00 - 22:00. No overnight parking.
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation
Herts robotics research reaches thousands at New Scientist Live
University researchers and technicians showcased cutting-edge robotics to over 23,000 visitors at New Scientist Live 2026.
Hertfordshire students to join frontline local emergency response scheme
Student volunteers will help deliver life-saving treatment to critically ill patients under a new emergency response partnership launching in early 2027.