Welcome to David Collett

Welcome to David Collett Hall. Located in West Park near the Engineering departments and University Library, David Collett offers spacious rooms across six blocks and a welcoming student community. Named after the University Council Chairman (1966鈥�1982), we鈥檙e proud to have placed 2nd in Hall of the Year 2025, a testament to our vibrant hall spirit!

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.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
  • Charity Raffle in the Dining Hall
Common Room Social
  • 8pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm - 4am
Campus Tour
  • 1pm - 2pm
  • Meeting location: TBC
Sports Day
  • 2pm - 4pm
  • Location: PEC Rubbercrumb Pitch
"Your Path" Training (mandatory)
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Location: EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
Warden Induction Talk (mandatory)
  • 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: T003 (Wolfson)
Chess Society Collaboration
  • 9pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Holywell Gym Taster
  • 10:30am – 11:30am
Coffee and Chat with Action
  • 10am
  • Location: Daily Grind
Meet Your Coursemates
  • 11:30am – 1pm
  • Location: David Collett Dining Hall
Town Tour
  • 2pm
  • Meeting Location: David Collett Common Room
Pub Night
  • 8pm
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
DC Shirt Bedazzling
  • 1pm - 3pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
Glowfest (casual sport activity)

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.

  • 3pm  - 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Karaoke Pub Night (with Harry French hall)
  • 8:30pm
  • Location: TBC
Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Chill Night
  • 7pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
  • For more information on the night's theme, head to DC's social media
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Vision Board Making
  • 3pm - 5pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
Carpool Karaoke
  • Evening
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
Returners Pub Night
  • 8pm
  • Location: TBC
LSU “First Night In Luff” Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Common Room Social
  • 9pm
  • Location: TBC
Club Night
  • 11:30pm – 3:30am
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Pizza Party at Peter’s Pizzeria
  • 7pm - 9:30pm
  • (Pizza provided)
Room Sign Making
  • 3pm - 5pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
"Unlock an Adventure" and "Pick a Project" Action and Rag Bazaar
  • 7pm
  • Location: The Basement
  • Find out more information about the and event
Bingo
  • 7pm - 9pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
Sip and Paint
  • 3pm - 5pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
LSU Rag Bonkers Bingo
  • 8pm
  • Location: The Basement
Griffin Pub Garden Party
  • 7pm – 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Video Game Society Collaboration
  • 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: David Collett Common Room
Common Room Social (with William Morris)
  • 9pm
  • Location: William Morris Common Room
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
Litter Picking
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Quiz (with Robert Bakewell and Royce)
  • 7pm
  • Location: TBC
  • £2 for charity donation
Nottingham Bierkeller + Rock City Club Night
  • Buses at 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU “Returners” Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
Common Room Social and Food Drive
  • 8:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Location: The Granby
  • Bring items for food drive as entry fee
Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Beacon Hill Hike
  • 12pm
  • Meeting Location: Library
Spikeball
  • 4pm – 6pm
  • Location: Radmoor Centre

All David Collett 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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