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.
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.
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)
Pub Night (with Towers and DC halls)
- 8pm
Club Night
- Late
- Tickets available to purchase soon
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
Club Night
- Time TBC
- Tickets available to purchase soon
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
- Tickets available to purchase soon
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
- 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
- Time TBC
- Tickets available to purchase soon
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
- Tickets available to purchase soon (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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