Welcome to Rutherford
Located in the heart of the Student Village. With 17 unique blocks and a vibrant student community, our hall offers a welcoming space where friendships grow and memories are made. Named after renowned physicist Ernest Rutherford, this hall is more than just a place to stay – it's where you belong.
Upcoming Plans
The student committee which organises events for the hall has put together a plan of suggested activities to help build hall community during the Welcome period. The below activities are not mandatory (unless specifically mentioned), and students are free to make their own choices about which activities they may choose to attend. Note that this is not an exhaustive list of local external venues/activities, which you may wish to explore independently.
Tuesday 22 September
Move In
- 9am - 5pm
Warden Welcome Talk (at Dinner)
- 5:30pm
Outdoor Party
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
LSU Welcome Party
Wednesday 23 September
Campus Tour
- 11:00am
- Meeting Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
GlowFest (Casual sport event)
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.
- 12pm - 1pm
- Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Warden Induction and "Your Path" Training (Mandatory)
- 3pm – 5:30pm
- EHB110B (Edward Herbert Building)
Griffin Pub Night (with Towers and DC halls)
- 8pm
Firefly Club Night
- Late
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Find out more information and purchase tickets. Please ensure you select the correct date upon purchase. Please note Firefly is not wheelchair accessible as there are stairs required to access the venue.
Thursday 24 September
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
- 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Meet the Committee with Games/Darts
- Throughout the day
- Location: Rutherford Common Room
Pub Trip with Royce Hall
- Time TBC
- Location: TBC
Echo's Club Night
- Time TBC
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Find out more information and purchase tickets. Use the code RUTHERFORD26 to access tickets.
Chill Night
- 9pm
- Rutherford Common Room
Friday 25 September
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
- 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Common Room Party
- 9pm
LSU “First Night in Luff” Club Night
Saturday 26 September
Sports Bazaar
- 10am – 4pm
- Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Sports Bazaar - Loughborough Students' Union
Rutherford Roundup
- 1pm – 5pm
- Location: Rutherford Lawns
Garden Party at Jam Garden
- 8pm – 11:30pm
Sunday 27 September
Activities Bazaar
- 10am – 4pm
- Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Activities Bazaar - Loughborough Students' Union
Town Tour
- 11am
- Meeting Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
Jubilee Woods Walk
- 2pm
- Meeting Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
Freshers vs Returners Rounders (with Cayley)
- 4pm
- Location: TBC
Board Games Night
- 8:30pm
- Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
Monday 28 September
RAG Charity Bingo
- 8pm
- Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
Tuesday 29 September
University Football
Loughborough Students vs Basford United
- 7:45pm kick off
- Location: Holywell Stadium
Griffin Garden Party
Wednesday 30 September
Charity Football Match
- Time TBC
- Location TBC
Bar Night Pres
- 8pm
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
Thursday 1 October
Nottingham Bierkeller
- Buses leave 6pm
- Purchase tickets (buses included)
Karaoke in the Common Room
- 8pm
Friday 2 October
Warden Team Inter-Block Quiz
- 8pm
- Location: Rutherford Common Room
New Students Club Night
- Late
- Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU Returners Club Night
Saturday 3 October
Run Club
- 1pm – 4pm
- Meeting Location: TBC
Sunday 4 October
TBC
All Rutherford 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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