Welcome to Cayley
Located in the village, Cayley is at the heart of campus and close to lecture theatres, sporting facilities, the University Library and the Students' Union. It is named after Sir George Cayley, a Yorkshire baronet, who laid down the foundations of modern science aerodynamics.
Upcoming Plans
More activities within your hall are coming soon. Keep an eye out for the following:
- Refreshers (early February): A social programme of events at the beginning of the second semester.
- Spring Elections (February): Nominate yourself for a committee position and/or vote on who you wish to run certain sections within your hall.
- Summer Ball (May): A summertime formal celebration to end your academic year.
- Hall Day (May-June): An outdoor fun-filled day of activities to destress before final exams.
Follow your hall’s social media pages to get the latest events information.
Refreshers
- Tuesday 3rd February
Pub Quiz (Rag) at the Paget Arms 7pm
- Friday 6th February
Palentines - Bingo, door sign and glass painting
Spring Committee Elections 2026
Nominations are now open! Complete this short form linked here.
- Nominations open 5th February to 8th February
- Campaigning 9th February to 13th February
- Voting 13th February to 15th February
Nominate yourself for one of the following roles below:
Hall Chair
MUST LIVE IN HALLS - The hall chair runs weekly committee meeting. They oversee all areas of committee including delegating tasks and work in partnership with each section. They should network with the rest of the university for the benefit of the hall, attend Hall Student Federation meetings (including meetings with the university Senior Leadership Board) and work alongside the Warden in operations regarding the hall. They will be responsible for Writing their Hall Portfolio for the Hall of the Year Award.
Social Secretary
Responsible for planning and delivering social events that enhance the Hall experience. Key duties include planning and coordinating the Winter and Summer Balls, attending Social Secretary meetings and sharing relevant updates with the Hall Committee, working closely with Warden to complete required paperwork, leading the organisation of Welcome Week and Refreshers, and organising Hall Day celebrations.
Sports Secretary
(2 positions available) Oversees Hall sports participation and ensures representation in Intramural Sports (IMS) competitions. Key duties include maintaining Hall sporting equipment, attending Sport Secretary meetings and staying informed on sporting matters, organising fair trials and practices for IMS teams, selecting team captains and supporting team selections, promoting sports participation at all levels, from IMS to recreational activities, submitting IMS fixture results on time, and coordinating with Media Representatives for fixture coverage.
Rag Representative
Responsible for coordinating fundraising activities within the Hall and engaging students in LSU RAG events. Key duties include encouraging maximum Hall engagement in RAG initiatives, planning and delivering hall-specific RAG events, attending RAG meetings and ensuring timely submission of funds raised to the RAG Office.
Welfare & Diversity Representative
Supports the wellbeing and inclusion of Hall members. Key duties include signposting students to relevant University and LSU welfare services, promoting University, LSU, and Hall welfare and diversity campaigns, ensuring equal representation and inclusivity for all students, attending Welfare & Diversity Rep section meetings, and planning and delivering Welfare activities
Media & Stash Representative
Manages the social media presence of the hall and designs stash. Key duties include designing social media templates, creating enjoyable and inclusive content, supporting with photography or other coverage of events and activities, attend Media Rep meetings, work with the Warden to ensure media and stash is appropriate and inclusive.
Action Representative
Promotes volunteering opportunities within the Hall and supports student engagement in community initiatives. Key duties include attending Action Hall Representative meetings, recruiting and supporting Hall volunteers, and collaborating with Media Reps to publicise Action events.
Societies Representative
Responsible for organise and run events within Hall collaboratively with societies. Key duties include: promoting societies events to Hall members, supporting at Winterfest and the Activities Bazaar, signposting Hall members to relevant societies of interest within LSU and attending Societies training and meetings.
All Cayley Hall social media channels are student-led through the hall's committee.
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