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 鈥� it's where you belong.

Upcoming Plans

2026 Welcome Week plans are subject to change.

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.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Warden Welcome Talk (at Dinner)
  • 5:30pm
Common Room Party
  • 8:30pm - 10:30pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm
Campus Tour
  • 11:30am
  • Meeting Location: TBC
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
Warden Induction and "Your Path" Training (Mandatory)
  • 3pm – 5:30pm
  • EHB110B (Edward Herbert Building)
Griffin Pub Night (with Towers and DC halls)
  • Time TBC
Club Night
  • Time TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Meet the Committee
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
Club Night
  • Time TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Common Room Party (with Elvyn)
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
LSU “First Night in Luff” Club Night
  • 11pm
Movie Night (with Flix Society and Harry French)
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

Rudd Day
  • 1pm – 5pm
  • Location: Rutherford Lawns
Garden Party at Jam Garden
  • 8pm – 11:30pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

Town Tour
  • 11am
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Jubilee Woods Walk
  • 2pm
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Freshers vs Returners Rounders
  • 3pm
  • Location: TBC
Board Games Night (with Faraday)
  • 8:30pm
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
RAG Charity Bingo
  • 8pm
  • Location: Rutherford Dining Hall
University Football
  • 7:45pm kick off
  • Location: TBC
Griffin Garden Party
  • Time TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Sports Event
  • Time TBC
  • Location TBC
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
  • 11pm
Nottingham Bierkeller
  • Buses leave 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon (buses included)
Chill Night
  • 9pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room
Club Night
  • Time TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Warden Team Inter-Block Quiz
  • 8pm
  • Location: Rutherford Common Room
LSU Returners Club Night
  • 11pm
Run Club
  • 1pm – 4pm

TBC

All Rutherford 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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