Welcome to Faraday

Faraday is in the student village at the heart of our campus, consisting of 27 accommodation blocks of two and three storeys. This hall is named after the renowned scientist and former Director of the Royal Institution, Michael Faraday.

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 (Mandatory)
  • Time: 7:30pm- 8:30pm
  • Location: CC011
Block Pres
  • Evening
  • Wear welcome t-shirts
LSU Welcome Party
Campus Tours
  • Midday
  • Meeting Location: TBC
"Your Path" Training (Mandatory)
  • Time: 3-4pm
  • Location: EHB110A&B
Griffin Garden Party
  • Evening
  •  
  • Theme: Sea Creatures
Glowfest

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.

  • 1pm - 2pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Beach Volleyball
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Beach Volleyball Courts
Faraday Bingo
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
  • Theme: Silly Shirts
Tap and Clapper Pub Trip
  • Evening
  • Theme: Silly Shirts
Firefly Club Night
  • . Please ensure you select the correct date upon purchase. 
  • Theme: Silly Shirts

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

Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Door Sign Making
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Nottingham Bierkeller
  • Buses at 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
  • Theme: Tropical Shirts
Echo's Club Night
  • Late Night
  • .  Use the code FARADAY26 to access tickets. 
  • Theme: Tropical Shirts
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Committee Q&A
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Common Room Social
  • Evening
  • Theme: Lifeguards
LSU “First Night In Luff” Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • Theme: Lifeguards
Coffee Morning + Brunch
  • Morning
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Run Club
  • Morning
  • Meeting Location: Martial Arts Centre
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Seated Volleyball
  • Afternoon
  • Location: Behind H Block in The Holt
Karaoke Night
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
  • Theme: Back to school
Jam Garden Party
  • Evening
  •  
  • Theme: Back to school
Echo's Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • . Use the code FARADAY26 to access tickets.
  • Theme: Back to school
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Royce and Telford Sports Day
  • Midday
  • Location: TBC
  • Theme: Faraday Colours
Faralympics
  • Midday
  • Location: TBC
  • Theme: Faraday Colours
Games Night (with Rutherford)
  • Evening
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
Blooket Quiz Night
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Faraday Run Club
  • Morning
  • Meeting Location: Martial Arts Centre
Cocktail/ Mocktail Making
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Griffin Garden Party
  • Evening
  •  
LSU "Silent Disco" Club Night
  • Late Evening
Action Project
  • Afternoon
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Touch Rugby
  • Afternoon
  • Location: TBC
The Big Match: Loughborough vs Nottingham 
Common Room Social (with Claudia Parsons and Cayley)
  • Evening
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room
  • Theme: Gold
LSU "Hey Ewe" Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • Theme: Gold
  •  
Tea & Talk
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Common Room
Freshers Awards and Raffle
  • Evening
  • Location: Faraday Dining Hall
LSU "Incognito" Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • Theme: First letter of your block
Campus & Sustainability Litter Pick
  • 12pm - 1:30pm
Intro to Faraday Frisbee Golf
  • Afternoon
  • Meeting Location: BB Quad
Bunk Bar Night (Returners only)
  • Evening
  • Theme: Beginning with F

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

LSU "Returners" Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • Theme: Beginning with F
Mixed Netball
  • Afternoon
  • Location: TBC
Block Pres
  • Evening
  • Theme: Fun Fact T-shirts
LSU "360" Club Night
  • Late Evening
  • Theme: Fun Fact T-shirts
New Students Frisbee Golf Tournament
  • 11an
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Chill Night with Rigg Rut
  • Evening
  • Location: The Granby

All Faraday 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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