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

The student committee which organises events for the hall has put together a plan of suggested activities to help build hall community during the Welcome period. The below activities are not mandatory (unless specifically mentioned), and students are free to make their own choices about which activities they may choose to attend. Note that this is not an exhaustive list of local external venues/activities, which you may wish to explore independently.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Warden Welcome Talk (at Dinner)
  • 5:30pm
Outdoor Party
  • 8:30pm - 10:30pm
LSU Welcome Party
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)
Griffin Pub Night (with Towers and DC halls)
  • 8pm
Firefly Club Night
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
Pub Trip with Royce Hall
  • 8pm
  • Location: TBC
  • Dress code: Neon 90s
Echo's Club Night
Chill Night
  • 9pm
  • Rutherford Common Room
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Darts Tournament
  • 2pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room
Common Room Party 
  • 9pm
LSU “First Night in Luff” Club Night
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

Sports Bazaar - Loughborough Students' Union

Rutherford Roundup
  • 1pm – 5pm
  • Location: Rutherford Lawns
  • Dress code: Cowboys, Cowgirls and Cowfolk
Garden Party at Jam Garden
LSU "Club Cheese" Club Night
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 (with Cayley)
  • 4pm
  • Location: EHB Pitch
Board Games Night with Faraday Hall
  • 8:30pm
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
RAG Charity Bingo
  • 8pm
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
University Football

Loughborough Students vs Basford United

  • 7:45pm kick off
  • Location: Holywell Stadium
Griffin Garden Party
Charity Football Match
  • 3pm
  • Location: PEC
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
Nottingham Bierkeller
Little Love Club Bar Night Pres
Karaoke in the Common Room
  • 8pm
Warden Team Inter-Block Quiz
  • 8pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room
Echo's Freshers Club Night
LSU Returners Club Night
Sports Event
  • Afternoon
  • More information to follow
Chill Night
  • 8:30pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room

REST DAY

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