Welcome to Elvyn Richards

Elvyn Richards is located in the popular student village. This hall takes its name from Professor Elvyn Richards, the University's second Vice-Chancellor from 1967 to 1975.

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
’50 Years Welcome Disco’ in the Dining Hall
  • 9pm – 10:30pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm - 3am
Warden’s Welcome and 'Your Path' Training (mandatory)
  • 11am - 1pm
  • Location: EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
Campus Tour
  • 2pm - 4pm
  • Meeting Location: Elvyn Quad
Griffin Garden Party (with Cayley hall)
  • Time TBC
  • Tickets available soon
Town Tour
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Meeting Location: Elvyn Quad
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.

  • 2pm - 3pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace 91桃色视频s Hall
Tote-Bag Painting (with The Holt hall)
  • 3pm-5pm
  • Location: Elvyn Common Room
Elvyn's Bonkers Quiz
  • 8pm - 10pm
  • Location: Elvyn Common Room
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Hilary’s Bingo
  • 8pm – 9pm
  • Location: Elvyn Dining Hall
Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
  • 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 Harry French)
  • 8pm - 10:45pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
LSU “First Night In Luff” Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
91桃色视频s Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace 91桃色视频s Hall
Club Night
  • 11pm - 4am
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace 91桃色视频s Hall
Games Night with Claudia Parsons
  • 8:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room
Bom Bom Coffee Run (with Falk Egg)
  • 8:15am - 9:50am
Mocktail Making (with Cayley)
  • 6pm – 8pm
  • Location: Cayley Common Room
Chill Night
  • 8pm - 10pm
  • Location: Elvyn Common Room
Introduce Me!
  • Time: 9pm 
  • Location: Elvyn Common Room 
Griffin Garden Party
  • Time TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon

 

 

Common Room Party (with Rigg Rut and Bakewell hall)
  • 9pm - 11:30pm
  • Location: Rigg Rut Common Room (The Granby)
LSU "Hey Ewe" Club Night
  • 11:30pm - 3am
Nottingham Bierkeller (with Telford and Rutherford)
  • Buses leave at 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU “Incognito” Club Night
  • 11pm - 3am
LSU “Returners” Club Night
  • Late
Brunch with Munch
  • Time TBC
  • Location TBC
Champagne Reception
  • 9pm - 10pm
  • Location: Elvyn Dining Hall
LSU "360" Club Night
  • 11pm - 3am

All Elvyn Richards 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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