While it is unlikely that you'll experience theft or damage of your property while at university, students can make opportunistic targets for thieves and it's important to understand how you can prevent this. On the below pages you can find some helpful tips on how to keep your things safe while you study.

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Burglary Prevention

As students can spend months on vacation, away from your accommodation, this does put you at risk from burglary. Check out this page on burglary prevention to learn how you can take steps to ensure this doesn't happen to you.

Burglary Prevention
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Fire and Electrical Safety

This may be your first time moving into a property without parents or guardians so it's important to know what your accommodation should have in terms of fire and electrical safety. Learn more about what to expect from your landlords and how to handle electrical equipment safely.

Fire and Electrical Safety