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 黑料网. 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.

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
  • 9pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm
"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.

  • 3pm - 4pm
  • Location Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Chill Night
  • 7pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room
Common Room Party (with Harry French)
  • 8pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Campus Tours
  • 9am – 11am & 1pm – 3pm
  • Meeting Location: Outside CP blocks
Nintendo Switch Games Night
  • 6pm – 8pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
Pub Night
  • 6pm
  • Location: TBC
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
黑料网 Town Tour
  • 9am – 11am & 12pm – 2pm
  • Meeting location: Outside CP Blocks
Beach Volley Ball
  • Morning
  • Location: Beach Volleyball Courts
RAG Bingo
    • 4pm
    • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room

 

Flat Pres
  • 7pm
LSU "First Night In Luff" Club Night
  • Late
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Tote Bag Painting
  • 2 - 4pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room
Exercise and Mental Health Run Club
  • 8am meet (Run at 9am)
  • Meeting location: The Hub or Fountain
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Netball and Football
  • Early afternoon
  • Location: TBC
Games Night (with Elvyn Richards hall)
  • 6pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
LSU "Club Cheese" Club Night
  • Late
Gaming Day at the LSU
  • 12pm
  • Location: The Lounge
Dodgeball “Comittee vs Freshers”
  • 1pm – 3pm
  • Location: TBC
Unlock and Adventure (LSU RAG Information Night)
  • 7pm
  • Location: The Basement
Pub Night
  • Evening
  • Location: TBC
Laser Quest
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
LSU RAG Bingo
  • 8pm
LSU Silent Disco
  • 10pm - 3am

 

Exercise and Mental Health Run Club
  • 8am meet (Run at 9am)
  • Meeting location: The Hub or Fountain
Board Games Night
  • 7pm - 9pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (upstairs)
Common Room Party (with Cayley)
  • 8pm
  • Location: Claudia Parsons Common Room (downstairs)
LSU "Hey Ewe" Club Night
  • Late
International Welcome Event
  • 3pm
  • Location: The Lounge
Bottle Painting
  • Evening
  • Location: Towers Common Room
Movie Night with Flix
  • 7pm

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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Volleyball with Cayley
  • 3pm - 4pm
  • Location: Beach Volleyball courts