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.

Upcoming Plans

These are the official plans for your Hall of Residence, and can also be found on your hall’s social media. Any other plans circulating around Hall of Residence Welcome Week should not be considered as official. Please contact your Hall Committee using social media links provided below if you are unsure or have any questions.

2026 Welcome Week plans are subject to change.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Warden Induction (Mandatory)
  • Time: 7:30pm- 8:30pm
  • Location: CC011
Block Pres
  • Evening
  • Wear welcome t-shirts
LSU Welcome Party
Campus Tours
  • Midday
  • Meeting Location: TBC
"Your Path" Training (Mandatory)
  • Time: 3-4pm
  • Location: EHB110A&B
Griffin Garden Party
  • Evening
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
  • Theme: Sea Creatures
Club Night
  • Night
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
  • Theme: Sea Creatures
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Glowfest

As part of Welcome Week, students are invited to join Glowfest - a unique UV-themed sports event designed to bring people together in a fun, inclusive environment.

  • 1pm - 2pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Beach Volleyball
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Beach Volleyball Courts
Faraday Bingo
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
  • Theme: Lifeguards
Pub Trip
  • Evening
  • Location: TBC
  • Theme: Lifeguards
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Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Door Sign Making
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Nottingham Bierkeller
  • Buses at 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
  • Theme: Tropical Shirts
Club Night
  • Late Night
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
  • Theme: Tropical Shirts
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Committee Q&A
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Common Room Social
  • Evening
  • Theme: First letter of your block
LSU “First Night In Luff” Club Night
Coffee Morning + Brunch
  • Morning
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Run Club
  • Morning
  • Meeting Location: Martial Arts Centre
Sports Bazaar
Seated Volleyball
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Behind H Block in The Holt
Karaoke Night
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Pub Garden Party
  • Evening
  • Location: TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Activities Bazaar
Royce and Telford Sports Day
  • Midday
  • Location: TBC
Faralympics
  • Midday
  • Location: TBC
Games Night (with Rutherford)
  • Evening
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
Litter Picking
  • Morning
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Blooket Quiz Night
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Faraday Run Club
  • Morning
  • Meeting Location: Martial Arts Centre
Cocktail/ Mocktail Making
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Pub Garden Party
  • Evening
  • Location: TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU "Silent Disco" Club Night
Action Project
  • Afternoon
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Touch Rugby
  • Afternoon
  • Location: TBC
Common Room Social (with Claudia Parsons and Cayley)
  • Evening
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room
LSU "Hey Ewe" Club Night
Tea & Talk
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Freshers Awards and Raffle
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Dining Hall
LSU "Incognito" Club Night
Intro to Faraday Frisbee Golf

Afternoon

Meeting Location: BB Quad

Bar Night (Returners only)
  • Evening
LSU "Returners" Club Night
Mixed Netball
  • Afternoon
  • Location: TBC
Block Pres
  • Evening
LSU "360" Club Night

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.

Online Shopping

Event Tickets

Buy official event tickets for your hall.

Affiliates and Merch

Buy Faraday Affiliate Memberships, IMS shirts and Merchandise.

Getting settled in

Life in halls

Everything you need to know about living in halls during your time in Loughborough.

Advice and support

From understanding your accommodation contract to getting support with any issues, Student Services are here to help you.

Accommodation

Information about the University's Accommodation service.

Faraday's Key Accommodation Information

Find out about your hall's key contacts, location and facilities.
Faraday logo of a yellow circle.
New Students Frisbee Golf Tournament
  • 11an
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Chill Night with Rigg Rut
  • Evening
  • Location: The Granby