Welcome to David Collett
Welcome to David Collett Hall. Located in West Park near the Engineering departments and University Library, David Collett offers spacious rooms across six blocks and a welcoming student community. Named after the University Council Chairman (1966–1982), we’re proud to have placed 2nd in Hall of the Year 2025 and 2026, a testament to our vibrant hall spirit!
Winter Committee Elections 2026
Elections will be run in-person with a ballot box to vote.
- Nominations: Open: 29th October to 1st November
- Campaigning: 2nd November to 8th November
- Voting and Results: 9th November
Watch your hall's social media to see any updates about nominating yourself for one of the following positions:
Vice-Chair & Treasurer
The Vice-Chair & Treasurer will assist the chair with their day-to-day tasks; Assign an individual to chair AGMs, HGMs; record all minutes from every Hall and Committee meeting and make them available to all hall members; collate Meeting agendas; being prepared to act as Hall Chair where the Chair is unavailable; Create and manage the hall budget in partnership with other committee members; manage purchasing and spending across sections.
Sports Secretary
(2 positions available) The Sports Secretary will promote Intramural sport; Organise teams for ODE's and weekly league games; Manage sales and inventory of IMS kit; Book sports pitches for training and additional events; Attend trainings and meetings training.
Welfare & Diversity Representative
The Welfare & Diversity Representative will organise appropriate events; Promote LSU W&D events; To signpost wellbeing support within university; Ensure any in-hall events are appropriate; Attend Welfare & Diversity meetings.
Action Representative
The Action Representative will promote volunteering opportunities within the Hall; supports student engagement in community initiatives; attending Action Hall Representative meetings; recruiting and supporting Hall volunteers; collaborating with Media Reps to publicise Action events.
Media & Stash Representative
The Media and Stash Representative will be the social media manager of the hall; Design a range of templates, stash and content for the hall; Take photographs of events and report the outcome; Attend Media & Stash meetings.
Rag Representative
The Rag Representative will organise and run fundraising events; Promote LSU RAG events; Build volunteer teams for RAG raids; Signpost members who are completing their fundraising; Attend RAG meetings.
Upcoming Plans
We hope you enjoyed the first two weeks of Welcome. We would love to hear how you found your Welcome Experience.
Look out on your hall’s social media for information on these upcoming events:
- (October/November) Winter Elections – Nominate yourself/ vote for upcoming hall committee
- (2nd December) Winter Ball – Formal social including a meal and transport. Tickets available soon.
- (January/ February) Refreshers – Bringing back the favourite events of Welcome between semester break.
- (February/March) Spring Elections - Nominate yourself/ vote for upcoming hall committee
- (April/May) Hall Day – Outdoor fun-filled day with inflatables, games and food.
- (May/June) Summer Ball – Formal social including a meal and transport.
- IMS events and other themed activities will also be available throughout the year.
All David Collett 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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Getting settled in