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

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 Induction Talk (Mandatory)
  • 7pm – 8pm
  • Location: EHB110B (Edward Herbert Building)
Common Room Party
  • 8:30pm – 11pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm
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
Firefly Club Night
  • 11pm
  • . Please ensure you select the correct date upon purchase.

Please note Firefly is not wheelchair accessible as there are stairs required to access the venue.

Sports Day
  • 2pm
  • Location: TBC
Rag (Charity) Quiz
  • 3:30pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
Sports Day Awards
  • 5:30pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
Champs Karaoke Night Pub Night (with Robert Bakewell hall)
  • 7pm
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
Echo's Club Night
  • 11pm
  • .  Use the code CAYLEY26 to access tickets.
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
  • 11pm
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Litter Pick
  • 3pm
  • Meeting Location: The Hub
Block Pres
  • 7pm - 11pm
Echo's Club Night
  • 11:00pm
  • . Use the code CAYLEY26 to access tickets.
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Beacon Hill Walk (with Harry French)
  • 2pm
  • Meeting Location: The Hub
Rounders with Rutherford
  • 4pm
  • Location: PEC
Cornerhouse Pub Quiz (with Harry French)
  • 5pm
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
Bingo
  • 7pm
  • Location: Cayley Dining Hall
LSU Silent Disco
  • 11pm
Welfare Sports
  • 3pm
  • Location: TBC
The Big Match: Loughborough vs Nottingham
Common Room Party (with Claudia Parsons and Faraday hall)
  • 9pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Hub
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
  • 11:30pm
ParaSport Seat Volleyball
  • 3pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Just Dance Game Party
  • 9pm
  • Location: Cayley Common Room
Little Love Club Cocktail Bar Night (with The Holt)
  • 7pm 
Blacksmiths Returners Pub Quiz
  • 5pm
LSU “Returners” Club Night
  • 11pm
Volleyball (with Claudia Parsons)
  • 3pm
  • Location: Beach Park Volley Ball Court
Run Club and Jam Garden Party
  • 4pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU “360” Club Night
  • 11pm
Walk with Daisy the Dog
  • 3pm
  • Meeting Location: Cayley Dining Hall

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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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