Postgraduate Colleges Guide 2021 An introduction Our Colleges Our Colleges 03 Whether you are considering Durham University to study for a taught or research qualification, our collegiate system will make General information 04 your time with us special. At Durham, you will become a member of a College community, encompassing students from new The Wider Student Experience 04 undergraduate to PhD level. Your College will be a hub of activity and full of opportunities to socialise and engage with others Colleges at a glance 05 pursuing postgraduate degrees in many different subjects. College is a place to develop your skills and enhance your wellbeing, with Colleges map 07 dedicated support and guidance from staff ready to offer help at every stage of your time in Durham. All our Colleges provide Follow our student facilities to support your academic learning, and your personal blogs to discover development, such as libraries and social spaces and, in some what life is like at Colleges, a chapel or prayer room. The Colleges Durham University durham-student.org Every College has a representative body for postgraduate Collingwood College 08 students, typically called the Middle Common Room. As a member of the Middle Common Room, you can participate in elected Grey College 09 student leadership, organise student-led events, share academic research, and engage in local, regional, and global issues. Hatfield College 10 Sixteen of our seventeen Colleges accept both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a seventeenth postgraduate- John Snow College 11 only College. Our seventeen Colleges mean hugely increased opportunities for challenge and for making memories; there is truly Being part of a College Josephine Butler College 12 something for everyone. community has made studying a research degree even more St Aidan’s College 13 special. Knowing that I can always pop into College to see St Chad’s College 14 Every College provides: friends, relax in the Common Room, or work on a paper in St Cuthbert’s Society 15 • A community to belong to • Shared facilities for all the cafe or in the sunshine whilst you are in Durham, and students of the College outside, is a great addition to Stephenson College 16 once you leave the university experience and • Opportunities for student Coming to university gives part of the reason I chose to • Sports, societies, and student governance through the you a chance to transform study at Durham College of St Hild and St Bede 17 groups Common Rooms into the person you want to be. The friendly and St John’s College 18 • A range of events • Either catered or self- Laura Day diverse community of and activities catered facilities, and PhD English Literature St Mary’s College 19 Aidan’s has allowed me to accommodation within be open and proud of who • College staff to support Durham. South College 20 I am. It is a place where I your wellbeing was not only accepted but Trevelyan College 21 I was celebrated.

University College 22 Jessica Madden Van Mildert College 23 Geography

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02 03 17 different College The Wider Student Experience

communities to Our students and graduates are known for their outstanding qualities, which you can develop in your College as well as through thrive within your academic studies and other University-wide activities. Through our enormous range of activities, you will explore your own interests and discover new skills to help you with your learning, as well as in your future after you graduate.

At the heart of college life are opportunities for engagement. Each College hosts a number of social activities, as well as chances to share your research and learning with fellow postgraduate students, College staff, and members of the wider Colleges college community. College is also a space to get involved in sport, music, theatre, and volunteering, alongside other in summary postgraduate and undergraduate students. In your College you will find endless opportunities to We understand that a research degree can be intense at times, explore your interests; support and that specific topics of research mean that our students often and guidance; chances to lead work alone. College is a place to work alongside others, whether and develop your College’s that is at a desk in the College Library, or in a form of student community; and a place to leadership. College is a place for you to take a break, socialise, and learn from your fellow student learn more about the outstanding research undertaken by a range College for the rest of your of students across the university departments every day. life – and you will always be Your wellbeing is an important component of your student welcome back. experience. Our Colleges offer pastoral and developmental support throughout your degree through dedicated Student Support Offices. Your College staff will support you as well as signpost you to central support services such as the Counselling Having not attended Durham Service, Disability Support, and the University Chaplaincy team. for my UG degree, moving to a collegiate-based University was quite a change for me. However, I have loved my time here - both within my studies and my College. I have found the MCR to be a very welcoming place and there is such a great sense of community.

Vicky Fawcett Astronomy PhD Student, Castle MCR President

04 05 Colleges at a glance

Our Year Total no. Total no. of Total no. Total no. Catered (C) Gowned** Chapel/ Colleges founded of full time students of rooms of en-suite Self Catered Multifaith student living in for new PG rooms for (S) room members College* students new PG (PG and students UG)

Collingwood 1972 1694 555 33 0 C N N College

Grey College 1959 1351 463 60 0 C S Y Y

Hatfield 1846 1325 409 51 0 S Y Y College

John Snow 2001 1242 492 72 0 S Y Y College 8b Josephine Butler 2006 1480 546 46 46 S Y Y College

South 2020 643 492 77 29 S Y Y College** 8a St Aidan’s 1947 1046 386 80 50 C N Y College

St Chad’s 1904 633 254 44 27 C S Y Y College

St Cuthbert’s 1888 1432 468 54 54 S N N Society

College of St Hild & 1839 1356 361 10 0 C N Y St Bede

St John’s 1909 709 240 30 0 C Y Y College

St Mary’s 1899 983 312 20 10 C Y Y College

Stephenson 2001 1045 433 60 60 S N N College

Trevelyan 1966 977 320 48 27 C Y Y College

University 1832 1498 538 153 153 S Y Y College

Van Mildert 1965 1532 524 79 75 C N N College

Ustinov College 1965 1310 460 442 442 S N N (PG only)

Please note: St Cuthbert’s 8a Society (Bailey Site) *Student figures and room numbers **All colleges have special dinner events **South College opened in 2020 provided are for the 2020/21 academic called ‘formals’ some colleges wear with a reduced number of students 8b St Cuthbert’s Society year and are subject to change. academic gowns at these events. with the intention of growing by 2022 (Parsons Field Site) to 1200 students.

06 07 Long-standing excellence The MCR is based in the in sport is now matched Phoenix Room, named in theatre, music, film, after the College Mascot. and tech. Whatever you Following a devastating More energy, less ceremony. want to pursue, whatever #Greytopportunities for everyone. fire just before your expertise, we will opening, Grey help you to achieve College rose from your goals. All can excel within and outside of their chosen subject at Grey. Our the ashes. Opportunities programme allows students to make the most of their time here. It offers initiatives including: careers talks from alumni; mentoring and volunteering; and access to the Grey College Trust, which offers grants to support students in value-added extras around their degree that they wouldn’t be otherwise able to undertake.

Our Middle Common Room is our community of postgraduate students. It has thrived for over 16 years running a variety of exciting C social events for postgraduates, including a Halloween party, Catered Thanksgiving potluck, Chinese New Year potluck, and Film and Game nights. Academic development takes place through our termly Postgraduate Seminar series, when students have the opportunity to Collingwood encourages you to be the best you can be at present their work to an audience of friends. Postgraduate students whatever interests you. Collingwood postgraduates get fully 555 who join the MCR also benefit from being able to participate in all of Number of students involved in College life and enjoy a close relationship with our the activities run by our undergraduate body. We have over 40 sports Life at Grey isn’t just living in (UG & PG) undergraduate body and our senior common room members: teams and a whole range of societies, from the largest non-auditioned limited to the MCR; you from Art to Zorbing, there are more than 70 sports teams, over choir in the University to Grey in the Community. The college is rightly can get involved as much 20 societies and committees to join, and many joint College durham.ac.uk proud to be the first University group in the UK to host tea parties as you want through events to enjoy. /collingwood with Contact the Elderly. events, sports, committees, socials and activities. The Whether you’re a serious athlete, casual gym-goer or enthusiastic Grey is situated in a beautiful setting close to the main university site, result is a vibrant, diverse spectator, our floodlit pitch, extensive gym and fitness studio just a short walk from the city. Our facilities include a library, gym, college community that we allow you to stay active and try something new, whatever your tennis court, music rooms, indoor sports area, Chapel, Common Room are all proud to be part of! ability level. Team Collingwood hope to retain the inter-collegiate space with a Toastie Bar and TV room, and our bar, the Greyhound. sports trophy for the 10th consecutive year! The arts are equally important; our music, theatre, tech and dance societies utilise our Izaak Beck industry-standard music and recording studio and performing PGR - Biological Sciences arts centre. Filmmakers, photographers and artists enjoy dedicated creative spaces, and our library is home to budding writers and thinkers. Our culture is informal; you’ll find students chatting about their next volunteering initiative over coffee, Collingwood has been my dreaming up new College events whilst watching the football, second home throughout or challenging the Principal to a game of table-tennis. Formal my Postgraduate Research C/SC dinners are big and bold (think fairground rides and silent discos) degree. I’ve made some Catered and self-catered and we end each year with a music festival organised by The fantastic friends and have Stag’s Head. Your personal development is at our core and we’ll been able to network and help you to seize rare, life-changing opportunities: connect with flourish within a wonderful our alumni to gain valuable career advice, apply to our ever- Life at Grey means meeting so many great people who are 466 postgrad community. The Number of students expanding list of global opportunities, or pitch for funding for as interested in their studies as you are in yours! I got really warm and approachable living in (UG & PG) your innovative ideas. involved in the college spirit, sports, and MCR community, and staff have also provided the opportunities and lifelong friendships that came from it. Does The Wood sound right for you? much-needed professional and wellbeing support Lily Hulatt PGR - English Literature 55-60 throughout my degree. PG students living in

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08 09 Hatfield postgraduates 1st September 2020 join a vibrant, interlinked John Snow College community of students, moved onto a new staff, senior members site at Mount Oswald, We are #AllOneHatfield. and alumni spread A modern College with traditional values. Durham City, brand across the world. new accommodation Once a Hatfielder, and facilities. always a Hatfielder.

SC Self-catered SC Self-catered 409 Hatfield is Durham’s second oldest college. Located on the Bailey Number of students On 1st September 2020, we located to a brand new site 496 in the historical centre of Durham, and founded specifically to living in (UG & PG) at Mount Oswald, Durham City giving us completely new Number of students broaden access to the University, we combine strong traditions with accommodation and facilities. However, a College is not just the living in (UG & PG) a thoroughly modern outlook. We are ‘#AllOneHatfield’, promoting physical structure and surroundings, it’s the people: the students an inclusive and supportive environment, in which every student 51 and staff, who are the integral part. Our vibrant, diverse durham.ac.uk PG students living in is valued and has many opportunities to flourish, whatever their community of undergraduates, postgraduates and staff makes /johnsnow.college interests and experience. John Snow what it is, a strong, supportive College community. durham.ac.uk Our postgraduate community thrives as we bring together Our thriving postgraduate community, whether living in our self- /hatfield.college catered postgraduate accommodation or living out in Durham or students from different backgrounds, cultures and academic its surrounding area, plays a very active role in College. The Middle disciplines to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences as Common Room (MCR) is a focus for postgraduate events and they grow in their knowledge and understanding of their subject activities, from multi-disciplinary research forums to pot-luck suppers, area. Our comprehensive student enrichment programme from joining the student welfare team to dining together at College enables students to develop transferable skills, self-growth Formals in our 18th century dining hall. College facilities include gyms, and improve employability prospects. The wide-ranging music-spaces and a boathouse, as well as our large multi-use Burt programme encourages intellectual curiosity, promotes personal room, which houses a student-run café and bar, and is the venue for development and supports physical and mental wellbeing. many a social evening with live music, quiz nights or group viewing of As a modern College with traditional values, we have something sports events and films. Multiple College clubs and societies cover a Throughout my PhD, Hatfield for everyone. Alongside your academic studies, we offer you I am proud to be a member of wide range of sports, music, drama, volunteering and much more. has provided with more support extracurricular activities in sport, music and art to help fulfil JSC, first as an undergraduate than I could have imagined: your potential. We have an active music and performing arts and now studying for a PhD. Thanks to many generous alumni donations, the Hatfield Trust financial backing for research, scene, thriving sports opportunities and many societies. Our After returning to education provides grants for students to support their academic activities and organising conferences, and activities are supported by our excellent facilities, which include after a 20-year gap, the warmth other interests, including research grants for postgraduate research professional development, a gym, dance/yoga studio, music practice rooms, faith/quiet and openness of JSC has been projects. Our alumni network also makes a huge contribution to our but also pastoral support for room, event hall, floodlit outdoor games area, café and bar. You a key part of my journey, the career mentoring programme, including Careers Conversations with personal and academic matters. can also become an active citizen of the Durham area through support given will never be alumni from different sectors over dinner or virtually. I love knowing that I can an array of volunteering, outreach and charity projects. These forgotten. socialise with people of all ages possibilities, alongside an engaging academic seminar series, all Come and join us at #AllOneHatfield. and walks of life in college. help to enrich your experience of being a postgraduate at John Paul Burgum Snow College. Durham Arctic PhD Lindsay Macnaughton Researcher, Department PhD History of Psychology

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10 11 We welcome and pride We are proud co-founders ourselves on multi- and hosts of Durham generational engagement Pride and Durham City in sport, societies and of Sanctuary, and of and Aidan’s: let’s change the world. Friendly, inclusive, and flexible. volunteering two research centres encourage all our with community impact students to get and growing global We encourage our students to get involved with our community’s involved with relationships at our pioneering pioneering spirit: we pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of their heart. opportunities to engage, lead, and inspire. We encourage everyone spirit. to take responsibility for the development of both the College and themselves, whether that is through playing in a band, working backstage in a production, or editing our website.

The MCR (Middle Common Room) Executive Committee arranges outings to local events; Scholars Suppers for sharing research, practicing presenting ideas and honing academic skills: Inter-College C Catered Formals (a chance to wear your gown!): and getting to know Durham via the hostelries and tea shops. Our committees focus on making a difference in College, the local community, and beyond, embracing Welcome to St Aidan’s, the ‘Rainbow College’. From the creative global citizenship and raising money for partner charities. A peer-led 386 arts to community engagement projects, peer mentoring and welfare committee offers support for issues specific to postgraduate Number of students Pathways to Enterprise, our energy, enthusiasm and warmth study issues. In turn, many PGs become mentors for undergraduates Josephine Butler College living in (UG & PG) encourage everyone to flourish. and support the safe running of the College as Resident Mentors. offers countless opportunities for you to make the most A modern College, we have a growing tradition of engagement durham.ac.uk We have an excellent range of facilities, including study rooms, a of your time at Durham and in social justice and building new relationships. You can develop library, seminar and presentation rooms, and an events and sports provides a welcoming and /st-aidans.college your talents, or discover ones you never suspected, in a caring hall, gym, and tennis court. The hub of College life is JB’s – the largest supportive community that and supportive environment. Our creative writing course is coffee shop and bar at Durham, which hosts open mic nights, quiz means you will want to do so. unique, our intercultural and interfaith events inspirational and nights, plays, and much more. You will never be short of something I decided to try lacrosse for our College spaces can host anything from meditation groups to do – if you get involved! the first time, and it was one to ‘Live Lounge’ and ‘Open mic’ evenings. With the emphasis of the best decisions I made! on participation, we have a great tradition of both informal and dedicated activity: from mixed frisbee to women’s rugby; Having been a Butler undergraduate, I applied to study Huw Thomas yoga and meditation to tango, salsa and classical Indian dance. here for my postgraduate course due to the warm, inclusive PhD Engineering Through celebrations like Chinese New Year and international and friendly atmosphere - along with the excellent college film nights, our Banipal Middle Eastern Writer in Residence As an international PG facilities. I also thoroughly enjoy my job in the college bar! Fellowship and Shabbat celebrations, we work towards active student, I had no idea about citizenship to challenge a fractured world. how the whole collegiate system worked. But Aidan’s Chelsea Pankhurst MA Political Theory Our Senior Common room (SCR) is unique among Durham is such a beautifully warm colleges because it encompasses postgraduates, College and community, and the college Academic staff and members of our regional communities. This support staff does everything SC rich diversity provides St Aidan’s SCR members with a strong they can to make you feel Self-catered foundation from which to work, including opportunities to work welcome! Being a part of the alongside the College staff and the undergraduate student body, exec has been a wonderful the Junior Common Room (JCR). experience and I’d encourage everyone to get involved and Situated at the top of Windmill Hill, the view of Durham 550 make the most of your time here. Number of students Cathedral and the dramatic landscape of the city will always inspire you. Our modernity embraces sensitivity and respect living in (UG & PG) Vani Jain for the living history and struggle of this region, where natural PhD Sociology beauty and industrial resilience coexist. durham.ac.uk and Social Policy /butler.college

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12 13 We love our traditions, but St Cuthbert’s Society is are thoroughly forward- one of the oldest student thinking in our outlook. communities in Durham, Though we are a small both traditional Small College, big impact. community with a real Founded by students for students. and innovative. family atmosphere, we encourage all of our St Chad’s is located near the heart of Durham, situated just metres members to dare away from Durham Cathedral, on the beautiful and historic North to dream big. Bailey. We encourage all of our members to dare to dream big, to aim high, and to think globally – whether it’s in terms of their academic work, their extracurricular activities, their career aspirations and employability, or their plans to change our world for the better.

St Chad’s College MCR, or Middle Common Room, is the representative body for postgraduates at St Chad’s. Postgraduates C/SC play an integral part of college, representing over 20% of St Chad’s Catered and Self-catered student population. The MCR is the heart of academic life in college, holding several research forums per term and hosting regular conferences and speakers. In addition, postgraduates are active in 200 numerous college sports, choirs and societies. St Chad’s boasts some I don’t think I would have Intergenerational mixing is a very important aspect of life at Number of of the most extensive postgraduate accommodation and facilities in felt as secure anywhere else, Cuth’s, for livers in and livers out. All students, postgraduates Postgraduate students Durham, offering both catered and self-catered provisions and having and that’s allowed me to take and undergraduates, are members of the Junior Common eight on-site library rooms. risks and try new things with Room, a registered charity, which is energetic, enterprising and a confidence I wouldn’t have democratic. It runs three major social events every year, and over 40 As the smallest college in Durham, at Chad’s you are much more than PG students living in a number — you are valued for who you are. If you aspire to be part had otherwise. It sounds like 40 societies and sports teams, open to all students; these include of a scholarly and social community that will challenge and support a cliché, but I can’t overstate Running, Anti-Racism, Poetry, Big Band, and FemSoc, and new how much Chad’s feels durham.ac.uk/ you in equal measure, encouraging and empowering you to make the ones are created every year. like home. most of every opportunity while at Durham University, then we would st-cuthberts.society PGs have many opportunities to meet members of the Senior love to welcome you to St Chad’s. Razvan Dumitru Common Room (University staff, alumni and residents of Durham PhD History City) at social and scholarly events which contribute to the wider student experience and personal development, including At Chad’s, I can passionately pursue my studies and topical debates in the Difficult Dialogue series, careers advice, extracurricular activities unapologetically. The academic, and guest lectures. Cuth’s hosts a Visiting Fellow of the Institute social and welfare support I have received are why I am of Advanced Study in the autumn, and a resident artist/writer/ proud and grateful to be a part of the Chad’s community. musician/filmmaker in the spring. PGs can discuss their work C/SC with other students and SCR members at informal research slams, Catered and Self-catered or present it more formally at regular research forums. The JCR Olivian Wong MA Law Cuth’s is collaborative! The and SCR host regular ale tastings. PGs can attend most college college and the JCR really Formals (formal dinners); some are for PGs only, and our students reward your participation perform at the very popular annual Murder Mystery Inter-MCR 235 by fostering an exchange of Number of students Formal. ideas, providing opportunities living in (UG & PG) The college occupies two sites, on the historic Bailey and across to attend events and talks and the River Wear at Parson’s Field, where PG livers in occupy single to learn new skills. I’ve learned 50 en-suite rooms in self-catered flats. We are the only college so much from being part of PG students living in with two sites, two bars, and a student-run library. College staff this talented community. provide welfare support (academic and non-academic) to all students. For more information, Kiera White MA Creative Writing see stchads.ac.uk (PG Committee Academic Rep; ArtSoc President)

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14 15 To support the local We are a network of talent, community, our students inspiration and action into run a ‘Match-Up Hub’ which you will come which matches the skills ‘home to Hild Bede’. Hild Community focus; global perspective. of our students with The Big Heart on the Big Hill. Bede is a conversation, local organisations about knowledge who could benefit and ideas, and points from their help. Known simply as Hild Bede, we have 180 years of history and of view and diversity tradition from which we are always looking out to our and your of experience. future. We want you to flourish in your studies and make a difference in the world.

We are a friendly college. You will very much come ‘home to Hild Bede’ and welcomed to our thriving community of postgraduates within our College of around 1400 students and a global network of 17,000 alumni. We’re home to students of all backgrounds, SC studying all subjects. We aim to give you the support and Self-catered opportunity to develop, as well to thrive in your studies, we’ll encourage you to take time out and add value by joining our social and intellectual life. Stephenson is a modern, forward thinking, inclusive College 433 with a strong ethos of respect. As a values-driven College, our Number of students Hild Bede is neither a ‘Hill’ nor ‘Bailey’ College but sits on 16 Being a postgraduate at students are committed to active citizenship, civic responsibility living in (UG & PG) acres of river-side parkland 5 minutes from the City Centre. We Hild Bede means you’ll be and social justice. We offer a wide range of opportunities for offer fully catered accommodation and try to group our resident joining a dynamic and diverse Postgraduate students into a community within our estate. You intellectual community with an personal development through our Connections Programme, with durham.ac.uk a focus on leadership, innovation, enterprise, and volunteering. In will have access to our dining, bar, common rooms (including one unrivalled college spirit, where /stephenson addition, our Stephenson Ideas Series provides a space for dedicated to postgraduates) and mighty Caedmon complex. the depth of opportunity available means there’s always intellectual inquiry, discussion, and debate with leading figures in Our Postgraduate President represents postgraduates through something to do. But I think their fields. We are ambitious for our students and we encourage our Student Representative Council which supports 38 Clubs and it’s that sense of belonging, both academic and co-curricular success, paying attention to Societies; Welfare and Environment Committees; ‘formals’, Winter togetherness, and inclusivity their development and employability as global leaders. Students and Summer Balls, our College Day and, much more. We also have that makes Hild Bede so have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of societies dedicated Postgraduate ‘formals’ and events. We have a tradition remarkable. and sports teams including a variety of music groups and our of work with our local community and strong, active groups College ‘Rocket Theatre Company’. supporting communities and liberations. Johnny Ignacio Stephenson is an international College, and we welcome students MA English You will be most welcome down by the river, up on our big hill at from around the world. We help all our students develop as active Literary Studies Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling big-hearted Hild Bede. global citizens and celebrate all cultures with events throughout and Stevo’s postgraduate the year, including support for the Sustainable Development community has given me that Goals (SDGs). As a post-graduate student, you will be a member sense of belonging. Through of our Middle Common Room, which runs a range of activities college formals, cooking nights and programmes. and days out, I found a group of friends for life. Our Principal, C The College is located next to the Botanic gardens, surrounded porters and admin team are Catered by beautiful woodland. Our excellent facilities include an outdoor also the friendly faces keeping multi-use-games area, comfortable study spaces, a gym, a music us motivated throughout term. practice room, an excellent café/bar and a performance and games hub. Despite being a self-catered college, our students 459 Number of students dine together regularly, both formally and informally at our Jessica Rushton living in (UG & PG) ‘Locomotion Dinners’ and ‘Formals’. PhD Modern Languages and Cultures durham.ac.uk /hild-bede

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16 17 St John’s is one of St Mary’s was founded Durham’s smallest in 1899 as a pioneering Colleges, situated all-women’s College, in a row of Georgian becoming mixed in Traditional yet forward thinking. townhouses on Vibrant, versatile and valued. 2005. We have kept the Bailey. our founding ethos – a commitment to St Mary’s is one of Durham’s oldest colleges and occupies beautiful equality and buildings set in extensive grounds ideally located for both academic opportunity and extra-curricular activities. A key aspect of life at Mary’s is for all. the encouragement to get involved, try new things, and develop skills you never knew you had! This could include organising our International Week, being responsible for the Junior Common Room (JCR) publicity and communications, joining the Midsummer Ball decorations committee, performing at our ‘Live Lounge’, working C in the College Bar or library, and more. We offer opportunities for relaxation, too, through our wonderful student-run toastie bar, and C Catered Catered the Welfare at Mary’s team.

At Mary’s, supporting an individual’s personal and academic growth We are one of the smallest colleges, renowned for our lively and 259 is key. New students are welcomed by our enthusiastic student 314 welcoming atmosphere. Number of students teams at the start of each academic year. College Mentors support Number of students living in (UG & PG) students in capturing achievements, reflecting on experiences, living in (UG & PG) Situated within a row of Georgian townhouses on the Bailey, next identifying strengths, and embracing opportunities. Alumni to the Cathedral, our gardens and lawns stretch down to the River durham.ac.uk support current students through our Careers Alumni Network. Wear, creating a peaceful home in the centre of Durham. durham.ac.uk /st-johns.college As a community, we collaborate to provide you with the opportunity /st-marys.college St John’s fosters intellectual curiosity beyond our students’ to contribute, to make a positive difference. It’s this positive degree subjects. Postgraduate students are invited to take the experience that provides a sense of belonging, ensuring our lead on organising academic events and projects, from research students retain a lifelong affiliation with St Mary’s. We look presentations to international conferences, with support from forward to when you join us! the College. Current flagship events include the high profile annual Borderlands Lecture, featuring leading thinkers and public figures, as well as the student-led ‘Broaderlands’ seminar series which offers a platform for postgraduates students to share their research with the John’s community.

Our facilities include a 12th century Chapel, a well-equipped gym and a new 24/7 library with ample study space. Our dedicated Postgraduate Study Centre is an ideal space for intellectual and St. Mary’s College and the social activity, with areas for individual and group study, reading John’s has a small but Middle Common Room and relaxing – a chance to unwind together. The kitchen also offers vibrant research community. provided me with the support livers out the opportunity to heat up some lunch. There are various additional and comfort I needed during talks and lectures held and my Masters degree. It gave me The Middle Common Room is a community of postgraduates we have a large library that My second home for the last four years. The porters, kitchen the opportunities to grow as a within St John’s. It hosts regular social events and termly is especially good in staff, and many friends I have made, make Mary’s a truly person, both professionally and postgraduate formals, which include a drinks reception, three theology. But there are special place with so much to get involved in; I have captained academically, and for that I am course meal and after-dinner entertainment, in addition to the also fun events such as a football team, a pool team, casually played six other sports, very grateful. weekly all-College formals. St John’s is a supportive community Bailey and summer ball. and worked on the bar. that will positively challenge, develop, and grow your individual Nidhi Unnithan strengths. Throughout the year, the College’s Christian ethos Dom Wood PGCE LLM International translates into warm hospitality. Felix Granderath PhD Theology Trade and Commercial Law

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18 19 As Durham’s newest College, Trevelyan is a small, we have excellent facilities progressive college for research, scholarship renowned for its and social and sporting distinctive hexagonal Modernity and glorious tradition combined. activities. We also have Explore Without Limits. architecture. founding commitments to freedom of speech, intellectual inquiry Trevelyan is a small, progressive college renowned for its and global citizenship. distinctive hexagonal architecture. Our College encourages every student to venture out of their comfort zone and be the best they can be, while promoting an environment of support, inclusion, and curiosity.

We have a thriving arts scene suited to all interest and abilities, supported by outstanding musical and theatrical facilities. SC Trevelyan is home to a 60-seat theatre and a soundproof Self-catered rehearsal and recording room. We also excel at sports, and have a large indoor sports hall, an outdoor all-weather sports court, and a gym. Our College has 37 clubs, covering everything from football to Frisbee. South College offers an inspiring combination of tradition and modernity. 490 Trevelyan is a centre of progress. You will have a voice in college affairs, and you will have the opportunity Number of students Trevelyan strives to produce future-ready graduates. We have The College has a drive to to participate in distinctive traditions that have already started to living in (UG & PG) an excellent careers programme that connects our students improve itself and its students, write a new chapter in the Durham story. At South, we have a with alumni in various sectors, and we host regular career talks whether environmentally, founding commitment to freedom of speech, intellectual inquiry and networking sessions. We also believe in providing the socially or academically. I and global citizenship. 40 space and opportunity for our students to realise their own experienced a real sense of PG students living in potential. Our extensive travel bursary scheme supports many South offers excellent opportunities for personal growth and intellectual community, felt listened to and students to travel the world in pursuit of academic and personal exploration. Our programme of visiting speakers attracts fascinating supported, and lived the most durham.ac.uk development, and our development programme will give you contributors. The library in our Pitcairn Building is a great venue for enjoyable and rewarding years informal discussion and debate. South’s graduate students organise a /south.college ample opportunity to hone your soft skills. of my life, no contest. range of social and academic activities which are always fun and open Trevelyan has a diverse postgraduate community that provides to all. If you want to act, make music or films, South has the facilities to Jack Hughes bring your ambitions to life. its members with a vast range of social and academic opportunities, from formal dinners to research buffets. Make PhD Psychology If you aspire to be an active citizen, volunteering in the local community Trevelyan your home, and explore the limitless opportunities and in touch with global issues, South College will support you. Our available to you. college is committed to volunteering and to helping you to help others at home and abroad. If you share our commitment to news and current affairs, events and expertise available in South will engage and excite you.

South has a superb café-bar and dedicated drama, dance and music South is welcoming and fun. C rooms with state-of-the-art performance space. Our dining hall in The facilities are superb. It is an Catered The Hub hosts weekly formal dinners. We also have a truly distinctive excellent base for postgraduate college mascot, Oswald our carved wooden owl! Study space in the study or research. If you enjoy Pitcairn Building is located alongside the college offices, offering modernity combined with the 255 access to support 24/7. very best of Durham tradition, Postgraduate you will love South College. Things to consider: students • Promotes debate, discussion and discovery • Modern self-catered accommodation on a beautiful parkland site Richard Freeman • Dedicated to freedom of speech and inquiry Primary Education 42 • Tradition adapted to modern tastes Postgraduate rooms • Seminars and formal dinners for PG students (en-suite and standard)

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20 21 At Castle, we take great Mildert has 20 years’ pride in our heritage, experience in outreach traditions, and identity and volunteering, and as a diverse, modern runs six student-led #WeAreCastle learning community. Building community, inspiring innovation. projects across County Durham, contributing over 6500 hours of volunteering annually.

SC Self-catered C Catered 450 University College is the oldest of Durham’s colleges, and our home Number of College life at Mildert means getting involved regardless of your 6,500 is Durham Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We have deep students living in experience or background. Our College is a multi-cultural community Hours spent per year across roots in the history of North-East England, yet we are mindful of of students from all over the world and everyone has the opportunity volunteering and outreach the evolving world of today and the bright future of tomorrow. to take part in whatever aspect of College life most appeals! We are Our motto, Non nobis solum – Not for ourselves alone – captures 200 delighted to welcome both postgraduate and undergraduate students PG students living in our ethos of seeking to make a positive difference to those around and offer a wide range of intellectual and personal enrichment 120 College sports teams, clubs, us. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive community, where each opportunities for all. student feels a sense of belonging with peers and every student is durham.ac.uk committees and societies Mildert has 20 years’ experience in outreach and volunteering, which challenged, supported and finds opportunities to flourish as /university.college has driven a strong College ethos echoing our motto, ‘Sic vos non an individual. durham.ac.uk vobis’ – ‘Not for yourselves’. Our six student-led projects work across We are a scholarly community, and have a lively calendar of events County Durham, contributing over 6,500 hours of volunteering /van-mildert.college to broaden students’ intellectual horizons. We are proud of our annually. This closely aligns with our commitment to environmental student-led outreach programme, Castle Community Action, which sustainability through the student-led Green Committee, recognised works closely with the local community in a number of ways. with awards regionally, nationally and internationally. We actively promote the mental health and wellbeing of all our Van Mildert College is centred around a lake, and our spacious estate College members. offers opportunities for lively, ambitious events, while also providing a College facilities include an excellent library within the Castle walls, peaceful place for study and relaxation. Facilities include music rooms the Undie, our popular subterranean College bar, two chapels and a and a recording studio, a bar and shop, two libraries and computer modest gym. Postgraduate residents are based in New Kepier Court, suite, and a student-run gym. a purpose-built accommodation block just a twenty-minute walk I’ve loved my time being part We have a diverse range of 120 sports teams, clubs, committees, Having been an undergraduate from the Castle. Weekly formal dinners, where all members of the of Castle MCR. There are a and societies. In the arts, the flourishing Feather Theatre Company, here, I wanted to return. The college community have the opportunity to dine in their academic wealth of social and academic College Choir, and Big Band perform across the university regularly. opportunities across sport to gowns in the Castle Great Hall, are very popular with our students. opportunities available and Our distinctive ‘Dimensions’ programme offers opportunities for outreach reflect the diversity We have an energetic and thriving Middle Common Room (MCR), engaging with the MCR has enrichment, which are complemented by lectures, seminars, and of the College community and led by a strong exec of postgraduate students. The MCR puts on helped build my confidence – debates. You can also apply to be a Dimensions Programme Scholar. the high level of support, even a range of events and opportunities for support, socialising and enough that I was a Freshers’ in these unprecedented times. Academic excellence is at the heart of our College and our vibrant learning during your postgraduate studies; whether its presenting Representative this year to help Mildert allows you to develop postgraduate community is key to this. Whether you wish to get at one of the Sunday Seminars, getting involved in the Charity new members settle in the way and fulfil your potential. involved with social or research focussed events, there is always an Auction or catching up with friends in the dedicated MCR common MCR members helped me. opportunity available. room in the Castle. We look forward to welcoming you to Castle. Eric Schmidt Sasha Kelly PGT - Economics PhD, Classics and @universitycollege @durhamcastle @universitycollegedurham Medieval French @mildertmeans @vanmildert1965 @vanmildertcollege official studentsafety

22 23 Ustinov College is Durham University’s The skills and thoughts of exclusively Hatfield students reshaped my Being Coordinator of Ustinov postgraduate perspective. Their continuous College Choir is one of the Local community, global citizens. college. encouragement allowed me to best experiences during my step beyond my comfort zone studies. I enjoyed working with and reimagine the world. enthusiastic members who sang together to inspire others. Bhuiyan Nahiya Mahmood MSc Conflict Prevention Monica and Peacebuilding Hernandez-Cedillo PhD Engineering SC Self-catered Being a part of Grey College Join an MCR has been incredible – I’ve extraordinary 413 met some of my closest friends Single rooms here, and the support I’ve College (Sheraton Park) received from both college and At Ustinov, we are proud to enhance the multi-disciplinary community my peers has been invaluable in graduate student experience through opportunities for intellectual helping me through my degree. and personal development. We are a vibrant, international and 70 welcoming scholarly community supporting academic excellence, Family flats and a place for postgraduates to call home. At Ustinov, we openly (Dryburn Court) Victor So celebrate the strength that arises from diversity, interdisciplinarity PGR Biological Sciences and collegiality. While many members enjoy living in College accommodation – Sheraton Park for single accommodation and 48 Dryburn Court for families - around two thirds of our students live Single rooms privately in the local area. (Dryburn Court) The St. Cuthbert’s postgraduate Ustinov’s student community, the Graduate Common Room (GCR), durham.ac.uk community is integrated with organises social and cultural activities for Ustinovians, including /ustinov.college St John’s College has an the undergraduate community, the annual Summer BBQ, live music sessions, and family focussed incredible community and as a which is great because it means activities, as well as representing students’ interests and providing postgraduate it was so easy to we can attend each other’s welfare support. The College and GCR also co-host a range of make friends and get involved. events whilst maintaining a wellbeing activities for students – examples include Tai Chi classes I really enjoyed my studies, but degree of independence. and mindfulness sessions. Many activities include engagement with I equally enjoyed participating local community groups and our neighbours. in college groups (the John’s Chronicle particularly) and Jo Watson Our Global Citizenship Programme (GCP) provides lectures, seminars the postgraduate formals are and discussion groups, with the Cafés Scientifique, Politique and incredibly fond memories des Arts attracting speakers from across the UK and further afield Joining Ustinov GCP is one of the of mine. to present research and wider experiences. There are opportunities best decisions I have ever made. for intercultural exchange via the Ustinov Intercultural Forum, which I have been collaborating with Sarah Quinn hosts an annual International Dress Party and visits to cultural internal and external parties across Romantic and exhibits, and through our careers and employability team, SUCCESS, profit and non-profit organisations. Victorian Literature there are opportunities for skills development. Volunteering and As a result of this, my CV has community engagement is also important to Ustinov with a number been filled with key career skills of one-off and longer term opportunities on offer. such as project management, communication, & public relations. We look forward to welcoming you!

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