Special Events

The Thursday Alternative

Friends flying off for the weekend?

Don't be stuck on your own, join in with others on the Thursday Alternative. Throughout the semester we'll be offering an event or activity on Thursday evening for those of you not travelling. Some weeks we'll have cut price tickets to some of the less well known London venues and shows, other times we'll take you on a trip to a part of London you haven't visited yet, perhaps we'll go out for a group meal if you're keen.

All events will be subsidised and our aim is to get you out and about in London, getting to know us a little, getting to mix with Londoners and getting to know each other. Keep a look out for notices on the website or on the notice board. Generally the group will be limited to around 15/20 students and places will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

So there's no excuse for getting into a rut even when you're not jetting off. Try something a little different, check out the Thursday Alternative!

Faraday Pride

Faraday Pride is Syracuse London's student group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their straight allies. The group aims to provide resources and support while promoting awareness of LGBT issues within the student community.

Click here for more information

Faraday TV & Film

Faraday Film Club is a fun and casual way to learn a little bit more about London life and British culture through watching great British TV & films. Our aim is to expose students to excellent British TV and cinema with selections covering contemporary, classic, comedy, drama and everything in between. The film showings, which take place in the comfy student lounge of Faraday House, are followed by brief chats addressing themes, content, styles and cultural differences.

The club meets periodically throughout the semester on Wednesday evenings, and is headed up by Linda and Michele. Since each evening is self-contained, students should feel no pressure if they cannot attend all sessions. If you are interested but unavailable on Wednesday evenings, all films shown (and many others) are available for free rentals from the student life office.

For more information, please talk to Linda or Michele.

Oh, and we forgot to mention there's a ton of popcorn and a yummy spread of free food!

Faraday Football

SU London has adopted two West London teams, Fulham Football Club and Queen's Park Rangers. Fulham Football Club is in the Premier League (and features American players!), Queen's Park Rangers is a local London side, beloved of SU London's own Peter Leuner.

Come and enjoy a slice of the action when home games are played: fixtures and a league table will be up on the 'Features' wall.

Cooking 101

Are you running out of ideas of what to cook for dinner? Maybe you are fed up with take-outs or ‘nuking’ your food but just don’t feel confident about cooking…

Please join Ian Hessenberg with Claire and Linda every TUESDAY at 12:30 in the kitchen by the student common room. They'll show you how to cook simple, cheap and wholesome food in a fun and friendly session.

No sign up needed -- just come along!!