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

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 Talk (Mandatory)
  • 7pm – 8pm
  • Location: EHB110B (Edward Herbert Building)
Common Room Party
  • 8:30pm – 11pm
LSU Welcome Party
Meet the Chef
  • 10am – 11am
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
  • Use this time to speak to the chef about any dietary requirements.
Campus Tour
  • 12pm
  • Meeting location: Cayley Dining Hall
Icebreakers
  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
"Your Path" Training (Mandatory)
  • 3pm – 4pm
  • Location: EHB110A&B (Edward Herbert Building)
Griffin Garden Party
  • 7:30pm – 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Sports Day
  • 2pm
  • Location: TBC
Rag (Charity) Quiz
  • 3:30pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
Sports Day Awards
  • 5:30pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
Karaoke Night Pub Night (with Robert Bakewell hall)
  • 7pm
  • Location: TBC
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Glowfest (casual sports 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.

  • Time TBC
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Meet the Chef
  • 2pm – 3pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
  • Use this time to speak to the chef about any dietary requirements.
Crafts
  • 3:30pm
  • Location: The Hub
Nottingham Bierkeller
  • 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Block Branding (Enterprise Event)
  • Time TBC
  • Location: The Hub
Barn Dance
  • 7pm
  • Cayley Dining Hall (Drinks in Common Room)
LSU “First Night In Loughborough” Club Night
Sports Bazaar
Litter Pick
  • 3pm
  • Meeting Location: The Hub
Block Pres
  • 7pm - 11pm
Club Night
  • 11:00pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Activities Bazaar
Beacon Hill Walk (with Harry French)
  • 2pm
  • Meeting Location: The Hub
Pub Quiz (with Harry French)
  • 5pm
  • Location: TBC
Coffee Run
  • 11am
  • Meeting Location: Cayley Dining Hall
Football Trials
  • 1pm
  • Location: PEC Rubbercrumb Pitch
Mocktail Making with Elvyn Richards hall
  • 3pm
  • Location: The Hub
Games Tournament
  • 7pm
  • Location: Cayley Common Room
Munch (Meal Out)
  • 6pm
  • Location: TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Welfare Sports
  • 3pm
  • Location: TBC
Common Room Party (with Claudia Parsons and Faraday hall)
  • 9pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Hub
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
Just Dance Game Party
  • 9pm
  • Location: Cayley Common Room
Movie Night with Flix Society
Returners Pub Quiz
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
LSU “Returners” Club Night
Volleyball
  • 3pm
  • Location: Beach Park Volley Ball Court
Run Club and Garden Party
  • 4pm
  • Location: TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU “360” Club Night
Walk with Daisy the Dog
  • 3pm
  • Meeting Location: Cayley Dining Hall

Find Cayley's Website here.

All Cayley Hall 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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Event tickets

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Affiliates and Merch

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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.

Cayley's Key Accommodation Information

Find out about your hall's key contacts, location and facilities.