Head of Hatfield College and Professorship, Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship

Contents

Durham University – Introduction 03 Collegiate Durham 04 The Durham student experience 05 Hatfield College 06 The Role of Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 07 Person Specification 09 Outline Terms of Employment 10 How to apply 11 Appendices 12 University governance and management structure 13 Outstanding research 14 Outstanding education 15 Durham City 16 International focus 17 Regional engagement 18 County Durham and North East 19 Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 03

Introduction

Durham University pursues academic excellence and has a long history of first-class education and research. It combines world-leading innovative research with a strong and rich cultural heritage.

Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top The University’s education and research encouraged to also join one or more of our universities, Durham provides a unique programmes are delivered through academic Colleges. The Colleges provide pastoral support environment for both staff and students within departments organised into three faculties of and exceptional opportunities for participation a distinctive collegiate environment and has Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences & Health in sports, the arts and volunteering, which grown to approximately 17,500 students and and Science. The University has also foster open-mindedness, curiosity and social over 8,000 staff. established nine Research Institutes, which responsibility. Two colleges, St Chad’s and along with its centres and colleges, bring St John’s, are established as independent Durham is a member of the UK Russell Group together researchers in different disciplines foundations. of Universities. It has built significantly on its from across the world. The University’s achievements over the last ten years and Durham is proud of its recent achievements and academic activities are underpinned by continues to work towards developing its continues to aspire to improve and maintain its professional support services which are led by ambitious goals with commitment and passion. position as a high-quality academic education the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Durham University is committed to seeking the and research institution, increase its Officer and Pro-Vice-Chancellors. highest distinction and to achieving excellence international standing and become a more in research and scholarship, and all aspects of Durham’s standing as a high-quality education global University. education and the transmission of knowledge. and research institution has been recognised It promotes individual participation in a and reflected in its position in recent league scholarly community providing a rounded tables: it is ranked 4th in the Times and Sunday education in which students gain both the Times Good University Guide 2017. academic and personal skills required to In the most recent Times Higher Education succeed in life and make a difference in their World University Rankings, Durham was ranked chosen field. 96th and it achieved 74th position in the QS World University Rankings 2016/17. Durham is not a traditional campus university, but has evolved over time with departments and The University has 16 colleges, which provide colleges embedded within the local community. lively communities of undergraduate and At the centre of its estate is the magnificent postgraduate students and staff from across all medieval UNESCO World Heritage Site which is disciplines. All students are allocated a college shared with . when they join Durham, and staff are Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 04

Collegiate Durham

Durham’s collegiate system makes the Durham University experience special and unique.

Durham’s 16 colleges, in conjunction with the University staff members, college alumni and The success of the colleges and the pastoral excellent education provided by academic interested members of the local community. support they provide has resulted in an departments, ensures a rich and distinctive The SCR plays a key role in encouraging the extensive and highly engaged alumni network. student experience. All University junior members of the college (undergraduates Durham produces well rounded, highly able accommodation is based in one of its colleges and postgraduates) to engage with staff and the students. They go on to hold senior positions and every Durham University student belongs local community, and provides opportunities for and have a significant influence on society in to a college, regardless of living in college or members of the SCR to socialise together and the UK and around the world, and continue to elsewhere. Colleges offer a vibrant, supportive mentor and provide advice to students act as key ambassadors for, and contribute to, community full of opportunities to gain new throughout their time at Durham. the wider Durham community. experiences, develop skills to achieve more in Durham graduates are in high demand with For further information on the University’s future life and most importantly to have fun. employers, and are ranked in the top 40 colleges can be found: Colleges provide an excellent system of pastoral globally for employer reputation (QS World www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/ support and in collaboration with professional University Rankings 2016/17). Colleges create support services are responsible for the general a stimulating community for students, with welfare and progress of students. This results in opportunities to mix with peers from across one of the best completion rates in the country subject disciplines. A wide range of activities for first degree studies. are offered to maximise the student experience including sport, music, theatre, community Each College has a strong sense of community service, as well as the opportunity to engage in and key to this are the College Common Rooms. debates and talks on a wide range of topics. The Junior Common Rooms (JCR) are undergraduate communities run by students for Colleges help support research activities through students. They arrange events and activities; the provision of accommodation for visiting represent student views; and head up welfare fellows and provide bases for University research initiatives. The Middle Common Rooms (MCR) activities. In addition, University staff, alumni comprise postgraduate communities and offer and visiting fellows play an important role in similar benefits to the JCRs. The Senior the colleges, in supporting students in their Common Rooms (SCR) comprise college officers development, through a wide range of activities. (for example the Head of College) and staff, Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 05

The Durham Student Experience

Durham encourages student participation in drama, music, sport, culture and voluntary activities, with great success.

It prides itself on the engagement of the The University boasts over 50 sports clubs, from student body in a wide variety of extracurricular archery to ultimate frisbee, and was named activities, and the opportunities they provide The Times and Sunday Times Sports University in enhancing the students’ employability, of the Year 2015 for its outstanding success stimulating personal development and in team sports. For more information about contributing to the wellbeing of the community, our student experience and the wide range of both within and outside of the University. activities available to our University communities, including music and theatre, go to: These activities provide students with the opportunity to develop additional skills outside Undergraduate: of academic education such as leadership, www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/life teamwork and the ability to give back to the Postgraduate: University and society more generally. www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/experience Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 06

Hatfield College

Hatfield is a remarkable and vibrant College that is at the heart of the richness of collegiate life, which makes the Durham University experience so unique.

As Durham’s second oldest college, Hatfield's some purpose-built, others inherited. It offers Progress, Employability and Development"). strong traditional roots and supportive impressive facilities, including a new cardio SHAPED is an annual series of events (lectures, community provides a sense of belonging. gym suite and a thriving Bar which is a key workshops, colloquia and discussion groups) put The College offers its students many and varied social space for Hatfield clubs and societies. on by the College to support each student's opportunities with everyone joining in some There has been a regular programme of major academic progress, future employability and aspect of College life, whether in sport, music, refurbishment in recent years with further personal development. drama or helping to run one of the many College refurbishment planned for 2017-18 of c. £5.1m. The power of the Hatfield experience is societies. This enables students to develop The College sense of community is summed up evidenced in its devoted and enthusiastic leadership skills, arrange events, support by the official motto: “Vel Primus Vel Cum students, many of whom go on to become charities, create new societies; and give Primis”, loosely translated as "Be the best you engaged and committed alumni. Hatfield something back to the community. Most of what can be!” along with the College’s weekly formal students are known for being creative, ambitious happens in the College is organised by students dinners where students dress in gowns and dine and inspiring individuals. They are central to the for students. in the Georgian dining hall. Eating together College’s sense of collegiality, cooperation, and Founded in 1846, Hatfield College is situated remains a central feature of life at Hatfield, and community; what the College is still proud to between Durham's World Heritage Site and the the College remains committed to offering fully call the ‘Hatfield spirit’. banks of the on one of the oldest catered accommodation packages for its For further information on the College see streets in Durham (the Bailey), boasting a residents. But it is also a forward-thinking www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/ and distinctive location only minutes away from community: the College Mentors offer a high www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/gallery/ the city centre and other University sites. level of personal support, encouraging students for an interactive video of the College. Today, Hatfield numbers about 1,000 students, to make the most of their time at Durham. comprising 750 undergraduates and 250 full- This is complemented by professional support time postgraduates. The College also provides from College staff. support for some 300 part-time distance The College also has a reputation as a hub learners (all postgraduates). At the last count, for engaging and accessible multi and Hatfield students came from 44 countries apart interdisciplinary scholarly activity. Its from the UK, a truly international mix. Just over commitment to providing a distinctive and 400 students live in College accommodation, integrated approach to the intellectual and the majority being freshers but with a good personal development of its members is number of “returners” too. Hatfield College embedded in the life of the College through occupies a variety of buildings on the Bailey, SHAPED (“Supporting Hatfielders’ Academic Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 07

Head of Hatfield College and Professorship

Role specification

The Head of College is accountable to the PVC It is expected that the Head of College will • Developing, articulating and delivering a clear Colleges & Student Experience for the pastoral maintain and continue to develop his/her vision and strategy for Hatfield’s future with welfare of students and staff in the College, its academic interests, with time shared equally requisite buy-in from the Hatfield College sound operation and financial health, and for between College and academic department. community, ensuring Durham’s collegiate devising and agreeing strategic plans aligned to The position of Head of Hatfield College is for system and Hatfield’s contribution to the delivery of the University’s overall mission a fixed term of five years initially, with the collegiate life remains highly relevant and and aims. possibility of renewal for a further period of five greatly sought after. years (and the possibility of further extensions As a resident of the College, the Head of • Encouraging and supporting creativity and may be considered in exceptional circumstances). Hatfield will be an integral and visible part of innovation while respecting tradition without The academic role is permanent and the post the College, helping to guide and shape a being constrained by it. holder will revert to a full time academic post unique educational community. They will at the conclusion of their term as Head of • A commitment to engage in and ensure support the busy life of the College by attending Hatfield College. fundraising for Hatfield is achieved, thus a wide range of events, including in the supporting students, ensuring the widest evenings and at weekends. Key responsibilities: possible access to a Durham University The Head of College helps to ensure that education is achieved. • The Head of College will establish personal, Hatfield College is a diverse and distinctive visible and accessible leadership of Hatfield • Developing and cultivating talent at all levels. educational community, with a significant College. residential component, enabling staff and students from different backgrounds and • Building on strong foundations, the successful disciplines to support each other in their candidate will inspire the continued endeavours at the University. momentum and ambition for the College, progressing on a number of initiatives. The next Head of Hatfield College will gain a thorough understanding of what has made and • Creating and developing a vibrant and continues to make the College successful whilst distinctive scholarly community in which developing a strategy for its development. students and staff can grow in confidence, The Head will have significant opportunity to academically, socially and culturally, building bring forward ideas and plans to ensure Hatfield purposefully on the existing structure and remains a leading college in the University. strengths of the College. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 08

Role specification (continued)

Other tasks and responsibilities • Develop strong personal relationships with • Promote relationships and engage with students and staff by being visible and Hatfield alumni via College activities and • Play a wider leadership role as a senior accessible. initiatives and in conjunction with the member of the University, ensuring that University’s Development and Alumni Hatfield College is an effective and integral • Promote and champion the College to a wide Relations Office. part of Durham and plays its role in range of national and international developing and implementing University stakeholders, effectively, consistently and • Ensure the University's health and safety strategy in education and research. energetically in order to protect and enhance management systems are monitored and Hatfield’s reputation. delivered within the College, and that a safe • Maintain a high performing, international and well-managed environment is accessible research and scholarship profile • Maintain communications within, across and to all students and other individuals whilst on commensurate with expectations of the outside Hatfield, fostering openness, College premises. University and demonstrate a personal transparency and collaboration. commitment to research-led education. • Ex officio member of University Senate. • Ensure financial sustainability, maintaining an • Provide leadership and direction to the College appropriate balance between the efficient in line with the wider University Strategy. management of the College and its culture of distinctiveness and diversity of choice. • Work closely with the College’s senior team, the University and College Council to develop • Champion and ensure diversity and inclusivity strategy, formulating and executing operational in the student body, including students from plans, objectives and policies, and ensuring different backgrounds and levels of study. alignment of strategic purpose and direction. • Ensure the College provides support for • Work closely with other college heads to ensure personal development, employability, and the delivery of the University’s objectives while skills development of students, taking a collaboratively maintaining high standards leading role when appropriate. across all of the University’s colleges. • Lead the planning of all major projects • Sustain and enhance the pastoral care of all including refurbishment within the College, of students, developing character, strong working closely with College and University moral values and leadership. Estates staff, and other stakeholders.

• As a role model to students and staff, set high • Active participation in the sustainable standards of personal conduct, dealing with development and stewardship of the College discipline firmly yet fairly. premises and facilities. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 09

Person specification

The role requires someone who will be whole- • An understanding of the levers that allow a • People development – bringing the best out heartedly committed to Hatfield College. College such as Hatfield to be financially in others, supporting and coaching to improve Candidates will possess flexibility, resilience and sustainable and a commitment to prudent performance and creating opportunities for excellent judgement and will be enthusiastic in financial leadership. career advancement. promoting the interests of the College and all of • Record of outstanding research with Personal characteristics its members. An excellent listener and international peer recognition in a relevant field • Intellectual capacity and stamina to deal with communicator, candidates will have a genuine of expertise and the standing to be appointed a broad span of duties, gain the respect of a interest in the views of a wide variety of people to a position of professor at Durham University. wide range of people and the flexibility to and will show approachability and tact in building balance internal and external demands. relationships both within and outside of the Leadership competences College community. In order to oversee the • External awareness – an informed and critical • Personal presence and the ability to project College’s running, candidates will have gained awareness of the prevailing and evolving and inspire confidence, across and within the experience in administration and management, be trends in global Higher Education and an Hatfield community. effective at leading teams, be diplomatic and able understanding/interest in how these might • Deep understanding of students and their to lead by consensus but equally comfortable impact on a collegiate university education. motivations, hopes and aspirations. taking and seeing through decisions when • Internal awareness – organisationally sensitive, • Adaptable and clear minded, accepting of required. An ability to pay attention to detail as with a genuine interest in people at all levels differing views whilst achieving results. well as to have a vision of the "big-picture" is and an understanding/interest in collegiate life • High level of emotional intelligence with good essential. A sound understanding of financial and its rewards and challenges. all round judgement, especially under matters is required and while extensive experience pressure and a strong judge of character. • Vision and creativity – able to craft a compelling in Development is not essential, candidates must vision, conveying it with consistency and • Adaptable yet also clear minded, accepting of show a genuine enthusiasm for fundraising. passion and think in new ways about differing points of view with commitment to As the Head of College will also hold a research problems, inspiring innovative solutions. fostering a community in which all parts feel motivated to participate. and/or teaching position for 0.5FTE in an academic • Leadership – strong team leader as well as team • Personal commitment to widening access, department, candidates will be of international player with well-developed influencing skills, diversity, equality and inclusion. standing, capable of maintaining an excellent able to secure engagement at all levels and research profile and producing research/educational comfortable both delegating and empowering. • Instinctive understanding of what constitutes outputs of a quality and quantity commensurate ‘excellence’ and what it takes to achieve and • Academic profile – a world-leading academic with the expectations of the University. sustain it, with a determination constantly to (at professorial level although high calibre seek improvement. It is expected that for the proper performance of candidates who are on track to professorship • Strong sustained record of published their duties, the Head of Hatfield College will would be considered) with an outstanding academic output at world-leading levels reside in the designated College accommodation, international reputation for their research and of recognition. Kingsgate House, which is provided free of rent. an exceptional track record of academic • Evidence of disciplinary leadership within the Experience and qualifications leadership, teaching and administration and clear plans for successful submission to future international community and at institutional • Evidence of leadership and management research assessments. level. gained in an appropriately complex • Relationship building – able to establish and • Evidence of strong teaching ability in the organisation, encompassing internal and sustain positive relationships with students, relevant discipline. external representation. staff, University executives, College Council, • Experience of developing operational plans, alumni and other stakeholders. policies and objectives and successfully implementing them. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 10

Terms of Employment

Position: Head of Hatfield College and Professorship, Durham University

Location: Durham (primary location)

Term of appointment: Fixed term of five years initially, with the possibility of renewal for a further period of five years (and the possibility of further extensions may be considered in exceptional circumstances). The academic role is permanent and the post holder will revert to a full time academic post at the conclusion of their term as Head of Hatfield College

Residence: Kingsgate House, Bow Lane University residence provided

Salary: Competitive salary A package to contribute to the costs of relocating to Durham will be provided

Pension scheme: Universities Superannuation Scheme

Reporting to: PVC Colleges & Student Experience

Other Terms: 30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 11

How to apply

Durham University has engaged the services If you are unable to apply online please email of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications your application to should be sent by the closing date of [email protected] Friday 24 February 2017 at 5pm. All applications will receive an automated Following a long list meeting of the Selection response. Panel, successful candidates will be invited to attend preliminary meetings with Odgers Any postal applications should be sent direct to Berndtson end of March/early April 2017. Natasha Wood at Odgers Berndtson, 20 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XD. The final interview process at the University will take place end of April/early May 2017 (exact All candidates are also requested to complete dates TBC). an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the Please diarise these dates accordingly. application process. In order to apply, please submit the following; This will assist the University in monitoring Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) along with selection decisions to assess whether equality of a covering letter setting out your interest in the opportunity is being achieved. Any information role and details of how you match the required collated from the Equal Opportunities criteria. Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as Details of your current salary details and the strictly confidential. names and addresses of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates. For a conversation in confidence, please contact: Two research papers for consideration by the appropriate academic department you seek Mary Beale – 020 7529 1024 to join. Edwina Purcell – 0207 529 1104 The preferred method of application is online Alexander Acland – 0207 367 0688 www.odgers.com/59644 Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 12

Appendices Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 13

University governance and management structure

The University is an autonomously governed institution established by Royal Charter and governed by its Statute.

Council University Executive Committee Chancellor

Council is the governing body of the University The University Executive Committee (UEC) was The Chancellor is the titular head of the and, subject to the powers of Senate in relation formed as a joint committee of Council and University and is a member of Council and of to academic matters, has ultimate responsibility Senate in 2002 to provide the University with a Convocation. The duties of the Chancellor are for all the affairs of the University and the strong senior management team and to improve principally ceremonial and ambassadorial. power and authority to exercise all the powers the effectiveness and speed of decision making. The current Chancellor is Sir Thomas Allen, of the University. Council has the custody, It manages the University’s strategy and steers the world renowned operatic baritone, who was control and disposition of all its property and its business on a week-to-week basis; monitors born in County Durham. finances, and sets the strategic direction of the the achievement of the University’s objectives; institution. It is responsible for reviewing the considers and makes recommendations to Academic Organisation work of the University and taking such steps as Council and Senate and their committees on it sees necessary to advance the interests of the important policy initiatives; and takes ownership The University’s departments are organised into University, maintaining its efficiency and and management of key risks. UEC is chaired by three faculties of Arts & Humanities, Social encouraging the pursuit of education and the Vice-Chancellor and Warden and comprises Sciences & Health and Science. Each faculty research at Durham. the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor is headed by a Pro-Vice-Chancellor with (Education), Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), management and budgetary responsibility. Senate the three Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Pro-Vice- Within the three Faculties are 24 academic Chancellor Colleges and Student Experience, departments. Durham’s colleges are grouped Senate is the University’s supreme governing Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer into a single Colleges Division, headed by the body in all academic matters. It is chaired by and the University Secretary. In addition, the PVC Colleges and Student Experience, with the Vice-Chancellor and Warden, and draws its University has established an extended UEC executive management and budgetary membership from senior academic and other where all strategic discussions and decisions responsibilities. staff, and representatives of the University’s are made, and this group includes the above student body. Senate’s role is to promote, direct plus a number of the Directors of key services. and regulate the teaching and research work of Further information on Council, Senate and UEC the University. can be found: www.durham.ac.uk/committees/uec www.durham.ac.uk/about/governance/council www.durham.ac.uk/committees/senate Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 14

Outstanding research

Durham has a worldwide reputation for research excellence. Its research shapes local, national and international agendas, through interaction among departments, research centres, and institutes, working in partnership with policy-makers, industry, the public and private sectors and communities around the world. Each of our academic departments is fully engaged in our research agenda.

The University has nine Research Institutes In the Research Excellence Framework which carry out leading-edge interdisciplinary (REF 2014) the University’s research breadth research and are increasingly developing and power was demonstrated in a submission synergies and working together across research of more than three-quarters of staff from all initiatives. The Institutes draw together critical three faculties across 22 Units of Assessment. mass in ground breaking thematic research. 83 per cent of research was assessed as The University’s research-led approach to internationally excellent quality or world-leading. education ensures that study programmes Overall, 98 per cent of research was assessed are intellectually challenging and delivered as international quality. by leading academics which creates a REF 2014 identified world-leading research in researcher mind-set amongst our students. every Durham University subject. More than The University has won funding for prestigious 25 per cent of the Durham University subjects doctoral training centres from national research entered for REF 2014 were in the top five councils including AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, subjects nationally for grade point average. EPSRC and NERC. Durham is in receipt of www.durham.ac.uk/research/showcase/ref/results scholarships and fellowships from a range of prestigious sources including: the European Community; Fulbright Commission; Leverhulme; Chevening; British Academy and the Commonwealth. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 15

Outstanding education

Durham provides research-led education for both undergraduates and postgraduates. The University offers a variety of degree routes allowing students to tailor their degree to meet differing needs.

In addition to discipline-based single honours Durham students are challenged by the biggest degrees, the University’s modular degree system issues in their academic discipline, while at offers considerable flexibility so that at an the same time they develop and hone skills undergraduate level, students can study a range such as teamwork, creativity and leadership of subjects across all disciplines. In the through a wide-range of opportunities for Complete University Guide 2017, 90 per cent personal development outside a formal of the University’s subjects were ranked in the learning environment. In this way students UK top 10. Durham offers a student-centred develop the intellectual and personal qualities approach to education in which all students that will prepare them for their future lives are supported to be independent learners. and employment. The University welcomes the most able and Durham provides a stimulating environment motivated students, whatever their background. that helps all to learn and develop to their full Students engage directly with world-leading potential; student satisfaction remains amongst scholars within academic departments and are the highest in the country. In 2015 Durham supported by exceptional opportunities for maintained its high overall rating in the National personal development in their college Student Survey, with 90 per cent of students communities. expressing their satisfaction with the quality of their course compared to a national average of 86 per cent. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 16

Durham City

The historic base of the University is in the beautiful medieval city of Durham.

Its dramatic city skyline is one of the most stunning panoramas in Europe, dominated by and Cathedral. These have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, putting Durham in the same league as the Pyramids and the Great Wall of China.

Culturally Durham’s city location is one of the defining characteristics of the University. The Castle, museums and the Botanic Garden are among the University’s facilities that provide significant tourist attractions to the city and contribute to the economic, social and cultural and life of the local community. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 17

International focus

International collaboration is key to Durham’s excellence in education and research. Durham attracts leading students and scholars from around the world and educates leaders for the world, developing international partnerships that benefit from and contribute to national and international agendas.

Durham has affiliations with many institutions Durham has more than 200 university partners Examples include: and organisations worldwide and increasing its in the Erasmus Programme, which provides • Dartmouth College and University of international reputation is a major priority. students with a wide choice of exchange California, Berkeley in North America Durham is a member of the following opportunities within the European Union. All international consortia and organisations: academic departments are involved with this • Peking University and University of Tokyo in programme. The University also has direct East Asia • Association of Commonwealth Universities exchange links with leading institutions outside (ACU) • UNICAMP and UNAM in Latin America the EU, including the National University of • Council for Assisting Refugee Academics Singapore, the University of Hong Kong, the Furthering international collaboration and (CARA) University of Melbourne and McGill University. partnerships continues to be a high priority in order to increase Durham’s research portfolio • European University Association (EUA) Durham University has education and research and international reputation. partnerships throughout the world, and has Durham is also a member of the following taken significant steps towards strengthening its Durham University is an active member of the international institutions for research and international engagement through the Collegiate Way International group of academic exchange: development of working relationships with a universities and hosted the first Collegiate Way number of leading overseas universities. conference in 2014. • Matariki Network of Universities (MNU)

• The University of the Arctic (UArctic) Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 18

Regional engagement

The University enjoys a strong relationship with the local community, and provides numerous contributions to the economic, social, cultural and educational life of the North East of England.

Durham is in an excellent position to support There is extensive collaboration between staff Many of Durham’s students play an active role the creation of a knowledge based economy in in the University and colleagues in the NHS in in the community. The Student Community the North of England. It works closely with local tackling problems of poor health and health Action group co-ordinates numerous volunteer authorities, local enterprise partnerships and inequalities. projects each year, while DUCK (Durham private industry to promote economic University Charities Kommittee) raises and With a thriving Arts and Culture scene, Durham regeneration. For example, with numerous distributes money to over 200 charitable causes hosts an annual Book Festival, an International spin-out companies in operation and more in each year. Students can also work in the Brass Festival (in which the Music Department the pipeline, the University is at the forefront community through mentoring schemes and is actively involved) and has also played host to of regional enterprise development. Many other outreach projects, many of which are based in Lumiere, the spectacular city-wide celebration local companies use intellectual property the colleges. of light, featuring installations and projections developed at Durham in areas such as digital illuminating Durham’s buildings, streets and enterprise technology, cell biology, and plasma public spaces. In 2013 the exhibition devoted chemistry. Durham supports innovation and to the Lindisfarne Gospels, on loan from the growth and works with the North East Local British Museum, brought over 100,000 visitors Enterprise Partnership on an exciting multi- to the city. The fact that these events happen million pound development. in Durham reflects its close working relationships with Durham County Council and Durham Cathedral. Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 19

County Durham and North East England

Durham sits in a most beautiful part of the country. Less than three hours north of London, and an hour and a half south of Edinburgh, in the middle of Great Britain, County Durham is a region steeped in history and natural beauty.

North East England’s landmarks span millennia, French-style chateau housing an impressive Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit: from historical Roman and Norman World collection of European and fine arts; medieval www.visitcountydurham.org to give an idea of Heritage Sites to award winning contemporary Raby Castle, home to Lord Barnard’s family the many attractions and benefits of living in icons. There are 15 National Nature Reserves since 1626 and High Force – one of England’s the Durham area. in the region and over 250 Sites of Special largest waterfalls; and Durham’s Heritage Coast Scientific Interest. There are more castles of with its beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing distinction open to the public than in any other headlands, another area of outstanding beauty. English region and numerous splendid country Moving to Durham will bring a wealth of houses and gardens. wonderful experiences, not only in relation to the place in which you work, but also where The Durham Dales incorporating Teesdale, you live and socialise. Weardale and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are home to breath taking scenery and fascinating attractions including The Bowes Museum, a magnificent 20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD. +44 20 7529 1111 www.odgersberndtson.co.uk