Welcome to Claudia Parsons

Claudia Parsons is a new Hall of Residence opened in 2019 - this hall is named after an English engineer, traveller and Alumna of 海角视频. She is known for being the first woman to circumnavigate the world by car. Located in the village, Claudia Parsons is at the heart of campus and close to lecture theatres, sporting facilities and the Students' Union.

Upcoming Plans

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.

2026 Welcome Week plans are subject to change.

Tuesday 22 September

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Warden Induction Talk (Mandatory)
  • 6pm – 7:15pm
  • Location: EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
Welcome Meal
  • 7:15pm - 8pm
  • Location: Edward Herbert Building
Door Sign Painting
  • 8pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm

Wednesday 23 September

"Your Path" Training (Mandatory)
  • 11pm – 12pm
  • Location: EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
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.

  • Time TBC
  • Location Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Pizza and Games Night
  • 7pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room
Common Room Party (with Harry French)
  • 8pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room

Thursday 24 September

Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Campus Tours
  • 9am – 11am & 1pm – 3pm
  • Meeting Location: TBC
AAIR Event (Affiliates, International Students and Returners)
  • 1pm & 5pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
Munch Meal Out
  • Time TBC
  • Location TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Nintendo Switch Games Night
  • 6pm – 8pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
Pub Night
  • 6pm
  • Location: TBC

Friday 25 September

Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
海角视频 Town Tour
  • 9am – 11am & 12pm – 2pm
  • Meeting location: TBC
Sports Tasters
  • Time TBC
  • Location TBC
RAG Event
  • Time TBC
  • Location: The Hub
Common Room Social
  • 7pm – 9pm

Saturday 26 September

Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Welfare Event
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
Exercise and Mental Health Run Club
  • Time TBC
  • Meeting location: TBC

Sunday 27 September

Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Sport Event
  • Early afternoon
  • Location: TBC
Games Night (with Elvyn Richards hall)
  • 6pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)

Monday 28 September

Sports Day
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
Dodgeball “Committee vs Freshers”
  • 1pm – 3pm
  • Location: TBC

Tuesday 29 September

Laser Quest
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
RAG Event
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC

Wednesday 30 September

Exercise and Mental Health Run Club
  • Time TBC
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Common Room Party (with Cayley)
  • 8pm – 9pm

Thursday 1 October

Bottle Painting
  • Morning
  • Location: Towers Common Room

All Claudia Parson 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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