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

2026 Welcome Week plans are subject to change.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Warden Welcome Talk (at Dinner)
  • 5:30pm
Common Room Party
  • 8:30pm - 10:30pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available soon
Campus Tour
  • 11:30am
  • Meeting Location: TBC
GlowFest (Casual sport event)
  • Time TBC
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Warden Induction and E6 Consent Training (Mandatory)
  • 3pm – 5:30pm
  • EHB110B (Edward Herbert Building)
Griffin Pub Night (with Towers and DC halls)
  • Time tbd
Firefly Club Night
  • Time tbd
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Meet the Committee
  • Time TBD
  • Location: TBD
Echo’s Club Night
  • Time tbd
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Common Room Party (with Elvyn)
  • Time TBD
  • Location: TBD
LSU “FNIL” Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Movie Night (with Flix Society and Harry French)
  • Time TBD
  • Location: TBD
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Rudd Day
  • 1pm – 5pm
  • Location: Rutherford Lawns
Garden Party at Jam Garden
  • 8pm – 11:30pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Societies Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Town Tour
  • 11am
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Jubilee Woods Walk
  • 2pm
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Freshers vs Returners Rounders
  • 3pm
  • Location: TBD
Board Games Night (with Faraday)
  • 8:30pm
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
RAG Charity Bingo
  • 8pm
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
University Football
  • 7:45pm kick off
  • Location: TBC
Griffin Garden Party
  • Time TBD
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Sports Event
  • Time TBD
  • Location TBD
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Nottingham Bierkeller
  • Buses leave 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon (buses included)
Movie Night
  • 9pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room
Echo’s Club Night
  • Time tbc
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Warden Team Inter-Block Quiz
  • 8pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room
LSU “Returners” Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Run Club
  • 1pm – 4pm
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