Welcome to Faraday
Faraday is in the student village at the heart of our campus, consisting of 27 accommodation blocks of two and three storeys. This hall is named after the renowned scientist and former Director of the Royal Institution, Michael Faraday.
Winter Committee Elections 2026
Elections will be run in-person with a ballot box to vote.
- Nominations: Open: 29th October to 1st November
- Campaigning: 2nd November to 6th November
- Voting: 6th November to 9th November
- Results: 10th November
Watch your hall's social media to see any updates about nominating yourself for one of the following positions:
Vice-Chair & Treasurer
The Vice-Chair & Treasurer will assist the chair with their day-to-day tasks; Assign an individual to chair AGMs, HGMs; record all minutes from every Hall and Committee meeting and make them available to all hall members; collate Meeting agendas; being prepared to act as Hall Chair where the Chair is unavailable; Create and manage the hall budget in partnership with other committee members; manage purchasing and spending across sections.
Social Secretary
The social secretary will be required to be responsible for all social activities of the hall, providing a range of different events; Work with external partners to organise events and promote Local Businesses in Loughborough; Responsible for Hall Day, Winter and Summer Ball, Freshers and Re-Freshers; Consult and work closely with Warden team and Chairs.
Sports Secretary
(2 positions available) The Sports Secretary will promote Intramural sport; Organise teams for ODE's and weekly league games; Manage sales and inventory of IMS kit; Book sports pitches for training and additional events; Attend trainings and meetings training.
Rag Representative
The Rag Representative will organise and run fundraising events; Promote LSU RAG events; Build volunteer teams for RAG raids; Signpost members who are completing their fundraising; Attend RAG meetings.
Action Representative
The Action Representative will promote volunteering opportunities within the Hall; supports student engagement in community initiatives; attending Action Hall Representative meetings; recruiting and supporting Hall volunteers; collaborating with Media Reps to publicise Action events.
Welfare & Diversity Representative
The Welfare & Diversity Representative will organise appropriate events; Promote LSU W&D events; To signpost wellbeing support within university; Ensure any in-hall events are appropriate; Attend Welfare & Diversity meetings.
Media & Stash Representative
The Media and Stash Representative will be the social media manager of the hall; Design a range of templates, stash and content for the hall; Take photographs of events and report the outcome; Attend Media & Stash meetings.
Campus & Sustainability Representative
The Campus & Sustainability Representative will teach and promote an environmentally sustainable lifestyle to all hall residents; Attend monthly Sustainability and Campus Hall Representative meetings; Attend termly Estates and Facilities management meetings; Organise campaigns and events that raise awareness of environmental issues or take relevant direct action.
AAIR Representative
The AAIR Representative will support the engagement and inclusion of alumni, affiliate, international, and returning students within the Hall community; organise events and initiatives tailored to AAIR members; promote inclusivity and integration within the Hall; providing support and signposting relevant University and LSU services, act as a liaison between AAIR students and the Hall Committee; attend relevant meetings such as the AAIR Rep Support Community to ensure AAIR students’ voices are heard.
Upcoming Plans
We hope you enjoyed the first two weeks of Welcome. We would love to hear how you found your Welcome Experience.
Look out on your hall’s social media for information on these upcoming events:
- (October/November) Winter Elections – Nominate yourself/ vote for upcoming hall committee
- (25th November) Winter Ball – Formal social including a meal and transport. Tickets available soon.
- (January/ February) Refreshers – Bringing back the favourite events of Welcome between semester break.
- (February/March) Spring Elections - Nominate yourself/ vote for upcoming hall committee
- (April/May) Hall Day – Outdoor fun-filled day with inflatables, games and food.
- (May/June) Summer Ball – Formal social including a meal and transport.
- IMS events and other themed activities will also be available throughout the year.
All Faraday social media channels are student-led through the hall's committee.
New residents will receive a communication from the university about official chat groups. Be cautious regarding any groups not endorsed directly by your Halls of Residence.
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