HATFIELD COLLEGE FRESHERS' HANDBOOK 20 21 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 WELCOME TO HATFIELD COLLEGE 20

Hello Hatfielder-to-be! We are Jess and Hamza, your Senior Freshers Representatives (or Freps for short).

First things first: congratulations on making it to Durham 21 University, and Hatfield College! We can’t wait to welcome you to your new home for the next few years.

Since the beginning of June, we’ve been in and out of meetings making sure that your Induction Week fully prepares you for your time as a part of Hatfield College, gets you ready for university and is a whole lot of fun!

One of the best parts of Freshers' Week is the opportunity to meet so many new people, and to truly give yourself to all the new experiences the University and College have to offer. Both College and the University are full of societies, clubs, sports, and people that will shape the future of your university life, and now is the time to take it all in.

This is just the beginning of your journey, and we are so excited that we get to be even a small part of it!

If there is anything we can do to make your time easier, please do not hesitate to drop us an email ([email protected]) or speak to any of the Freps. We’re all here to help. Now, all formalities aside, buckle up and get ready for a great week!

JESS CLARK & HAMZA SHAWWA

SENIOR FREPS 2021/22 P A G E 0 2 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 MEET THE SENIOR FREP TEAM

WHO ARE WE?

J E S S C L A R K HAMZA SHAWAA 2021SENIOR FREP SENIOR FREP

L I V B E G L E Y SOPHIE ALIBERT CHARLIE FOORD OLIVIA NEVINS ASSISTANT SENIOR ASSISTANT SENIOR ASSISTANT SENIOR ASSISTANT SENIOR FREP FREP FREP FREP

Behind every great Freshers' Week is an HOW TO GET IN TOUCH: even greater team of Freps. Jess and Hamza DM @HATFIELD.FRESHERS are supported by Liv, Sophie, Charlie and ON INSTAGRAM Olivia. The six of us have so many exciting plans for your first week in Durham and we EMAIL US: HATFIELD.INDUCTION@DUR cannot wait to meet you! HAM.AC.UK We are at hand to answer any query you may have before, during or after Freshers' VIA THE OFFICAL HATFIELD Week! Please don't hesitate to message FRESHERS' FACEBOOK PAGE us about anything, big or small! P A G E 0 3 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION0 5 . INTRODUCTION TO HATFIELD TO HATFIELD 0 5 - 1 8 A MESSAGEA MESSAGE FROM THE FROM COLLEGE THE COLLEGEMASTER MASTER 0 6 A MESSAGEA MESSAGE FROM THE FROM SENIOR THE MAN 0 7 BEING A HATFIELDERBEING A HATFIELDER 0 8 HATFIELD'SHATFIELD'S FACILITIES FACILITIES 0 9 COMMON COMMONROOMS ROOMS 1 0 COLLEGE COLLEGEEVENTS EVENTS 1 1 FORMALS FORMALS 1 2 COLLEGE COLLEGECULTURE CULTURE 1 3 MENTORSHIPMENTORSHIP 1 4 COLLEGE COLLEGESTAFF STAFF 1 5 THE PORTERSTHE PORTERS 1 6 I HAVE A IQUESTION HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT... ABOUT... 1 7

M O V I0 N 5 G. IINTRODUCTION N TO HATFIELD 1 9 - 3 6 LIVING INA COLLEGE MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE MASTER 2 0 ROOMS INA COLLEGEMESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR MAN 2 3 COLLEGE BEINGMAP A HATFIELDER 2 6 HAVING AHATFIELD'S ROOMMATE FACILITIES 2 7 PACKINGCOMMON CHECKLIST ROOMS 2 8 MONEY SAVING TIPS 3 0 USEFUL PAGESCOLLEGE TO CULTUREFOLLOW 3 1 ADVICE FORMENTORSHIP FRESHERS' WEEK 3 2 ADVICE FROMCOLLEGE THE FREPSSTAFF 3 3 USING THETHE FREPS PORTERS 3 4 DURHAM DICTIONARYI HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT... 3 5

INTRODUCTION0 5 . INTRODUCTION TO DURHAM TO HATFIELD 3 7 - 4 9 WELCOMEA TO MESSAGE DURHAM FROM THE COLLEGE MASTER 3 8 ACADEMICA LIFEMESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR MAN 3 9 IMPOSTERBEING SYNDROME A HATFIELDER 4 0 SUPPORT HATFIELD'SCONTACTS FACILITIES 4 1 STUDYCOMMON SPACES ROOMS 4 3 BUYING COURSE MATERIALS 4 5 CAF É S, RESTAURANT,COLLEGE CULTURE BARS & CLUBS 4 6 MAP MENTORSHIP 4 8 DURHAM BUCKETCOLLEGE LIST STAFF 4 9

LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF 5 0 - 5 9 LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF 5 1 STREET-LIT ROUTES 5 3 RIVER SAFETY 5 4 HEALTHCARE - GP 5 5 HEALTHCARE - DENTAL CARE 5 6 VACCINES 5 7 SEXUAL HEALTH 5 8 WELFARE HANDBOOK 5 9

HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

AN INTRODUCTION TO HATFIELD 20 21 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2 0 2 1 A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE 2021MASTER

Welcome to Hatfield! You will have thought about this stage of your life for a long time and worked hard to make it happen and here you are now planning your arrival at university. At the College, we are planning to make sure that new students are welcomed as warmly as ever, and will put in place any extra measures to meet health and safety needs under current conditions.

Coming to Durham and Hatfield, you are joining a community with long traditions and a great sense of welcome for newcomers. Since I joined the College and University four years ago, I have been really impressed with the Hatfield welcome to newcomers and have come to know what a lovely place Hatfield is. This Handbook has been written by students to provide you with practical advice and guidance. Read it carefully and keep it to hand. The Handbook is not just for the first few ANN MACLARNON weeks; it will provide helpful information throughout your first year. MASTER OF COLLEGE

The Hatfield community is made up of all its members and that now includes you. Our ethos is "All One Hatfield" which was recently affirmed in our joint declaration signed by representatives of all parts of the College community. You can read the declaration here: https://www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham-university/colleges/hatfield- college/resources/AllOneHatfieldJuly2020.pdf.

You are a Hatfielder and you will help shape the future of College. There are as many ways of being a Hatfielder as there are individuals. There is no template beyond making the most of the opportunities available to you. Be yourself, enjoy your time here, and, in the words of our College motto, be the best you can be. Over the coming weeks, if you have any queries, problems or concerns, there is a host of people to help - but help yourself first by reading this Handbook so that you will know whom to turn to when you need them. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the Hatfield community. P A G E 0 6 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2 0 2 1 A MESSAGE FROM THE 202120 SENIOR MAN

Hi all! Firstly, congratulations and a warm welcome to and Hatfield 21 College.

My name is Dom Cornfield and I am the Senior Man for this coming year; this is the same role as JCR President in other colleges but by convention and tradition it’s called the “Senior Man” at Hatfield. I have just graduated with a degree in Chinese Studies, including a year abroad studying at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

My role is predominantly to act as a voice for the JCR on various committees as the key undergraduate representative for college; I also coordinate the work of the rest of the executive committee to ensure that the JCR is operating as it should be. It’s not all administrative work though, as you’ll see me at every formal and often around college in the café or bar, definitely my favourite place in college!

Feel free to contact me anytime, either through my weekly drop in hours, via social DOM CORNFIELD media (@hatfieldjcr.seniorman) or on email: SENIOR MAN 2021/22 [email protected].

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BEING A HATFIELDER

Hatfield College was founded in 1846 and is the second oldest College in the University. The college was formed with the purpose of being a community of students with diverse backgrounds and this is still one of our central values. Hatfielders come from many different Being such an old college, Hatfield is backgrounds and have all sorts of rich in traditions; from 'spooning' experiences and views and come together before formal (a tradition you'll have a as 'All One Hatfield'. love-hate relationship with) to our college songs -everyone gets really From the moment you arrive you will be stuck in and it bonds us together as a welcomed into Hatfield; you will find you community. have something in common with a few hundred people. Our community spirit At Hatfield, we work hard and we play marks us out: we have a sense of hard, combining high academic belonging, security and pride known simply achievement with a range of as ‘The Hatfield Spirit’. extracurricular activities, loads of well attended college events like balls and There's a really diverse range of sports matches, as well as the odd opportunities at Hatfield, ranging from Newcastle night out. Our advice is to sports to music, to theatre and charity throw yourself into it and 'be the best work, as well as getting involved with you can be'! events such as the Lion in Winter Ball. There really is a place for everyone P A G E 0 8 here. HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

HATFIELD'S FACILITIES2021

The Burt Room: multi-purpose social space open all day, including café and bar Little Burt Room: available for meetings Library and reading rooms Computer Room, including an iMac 2 gyms (membership included with JCR Levy or a separate Gym Membership Fee can be paid) Tennis Court – used for a variety of sports Boat House and boats (great for rowers or novices-to-be!) Chapel, including an organ and piano Music Room Art Room JCR Common Room with TV Lounge Wi-Fi throughout College Kitchen Kitchenettes: Fridge, kettle, and microwave in all staircases

Follow this link to watch a tour of many of our facilities on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/w atch? v=uJm7G1dnXU0&t=123s P A G E 0 9 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 COMMON ROOMS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE JCR, PLEASE SEE THE DEDICATED JCR SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW GUIDE.

Hatfield has three Common Rooms, which contribute to our strong sense of community. The Common Rooms are what differentiates collegiate universities from and regular universities. Without our common rooms Hatfield would not be the sociable, rich in tradition college we know and love:

The Senior Common Room (SCR) College Officers, Mentors, members of academic and professional support staff affiliated to the College and other people from the Durham area comprise the membership of the SCR. They are all dedicated to Hatfield and many of them have been part of the College in some way for decades.

The Middle Common Room (MCR) The Hatfield MCR comprises postgraduates of many nationalities studying for PGCE, Masters and PhD degrees in a variety of disciplines. The MCR is continually looking to reinforce links with the JCR through joint events and activities.

The Junior Common Room (JCR) The Hatfield JCR is a community for undergraduate students at Hatfield. The JCR is the social hub of college and almost all undergraduates at Hatfield are members. The JCR helps organise Formal Dinners and subsidises their cost for members; funds a wide range of high performing sports and societies; organises legendary events that will be the highlight of your social calendar such as Lion in Winter Ball; provides peer-to-peer welfare support; maintains the gyms and so much more. There's also a range of CV boosting opportunities available to get involved in running the JCR, from being on the Events Team, to Charity Committee. You can read more about the JCR and why you should get involved in the JCR guide, on the JCR website (hatfieldjcr.co.uk).

See: www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/undergraduate/fees/ for Levy information

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COLLEGE EVENTS

If there's one thing we love in Hatfield, it's a good party. Luckily, we do it well (we're impartial, obviously!). Below is a list of the big and unmissable Hatfield events for the coming year. All of them except Winter Sessions are organised by the JCR.

Michaelmas Ball - this is the first ball of the year and its Freshers priority, so make sure to sign up!

Lumley Ball - Held at the stunning Lumley Castle, this ball is Finalist priority, so its an event that Hatfielders wait in great anticipation for throughout their time at Hatfield!

Hatfield Winter and Summer Sessions - An afternoon of live music a selection of various ales, beers and ciders to try.

Lion in Winter Ball - Our 12-hour ball (6pm – 6am) with loads of ents, music and food

Hatfield Day - A full day of end-of-year celebrations, live music, inflatables –the P A G E 1 1 works! HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

FORMALS A BELOVED2021 HATFIELD TRADITION

Hatfield College was founded in 1846 on what was then a new model of student dining. Before then, students generally employed their own servants who would cook meals for them. David Melville, who founded the College, introduced the idea of “dining in common” where all students Now, it is an indication that the Master, would eat together, eating meals members of the SCR and their table prepared by College staff. guests are ready to enter the dining room for dinner. Formal meals remain an In early days, all meals were “formal important – and popular – part of the meals”, with students wearing their student experience at Hatfield College, academic gowns with table service. This as they have for generations. form of dining together not only had the benefit of being cheaper for students Formals are a great way for us to get but also helped to promote a sense of together as a college. Members of all of community identity for the College. the Common Rooms attend and its a wonderful way to mingle with members Formal meals remain one of the of the college community you would not traditions within our college to this day. normally. The meal is preceded by a Latin grace, intended to be an act of gratitude for Our formals often have a theme, ranging food and service. Over the years a from Burns Night formal (followed by a number of other traditions have ceilidh) to SHAG formal (organised by developed that are associated with the JCR Welfare Team as part of their formal meals in Hatfield. They are sexual health campaign). Formals are intended to enhance the “dining the highlight of the week, so make sure experience”. to sign up!

One of the traditions is ‘spooning’: at Make sure you wear your academic one time, it was intended to be a hostile gown and smart clothes (which can be act because women students had been cultural or national dress). admitted to the College.

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At Hatfield, we have a strong community based on equality, support, and respect for all. Our ethos is #AllOneHatfield, as laid out in a statement agreed by all parts of College.

The JCR appoints LGBTQIA+, People of Colour, Feminist, International, Mature Students, Disability and Low-Income/State School (LISS) Reps in Hatfield who promote inclusivity across College. Their respective communities are a place to meet those who who identify with one of these groups, or simply, those who just want to learn more. Check out @hatfield.communities and the JCR Guide for more information!

Durham Students Union also has a great number of LGBTQIA+, cultural and religious societies where you can meet people from similar background beyond the college. The 93% Club operates both university-wide and also within college through their College Reps.

The "Hatfield Stereotype"

As you will come to find out, every college in Durham has its own stereotype, some of which are very old and don't particularly hold true anymore. Information spread online can be increasingly outdated and doesn't often reflect the culture of the colleges very accurately - college life is far more complex and diverse than these stereotypes.

Although there may be a grain of truth in the "Hatfield Stereotype" the college is not homogenous and each year the college grows more inclusive and diverse. Regardless of your background, ethnicity or schooling, you will find your very own community of like-minded people in Hatfield.

"The sense of familiarity you get when you step into college for the first time is sort of déjà vu-like: having the feeling you have been in a place before, where you know you will have the time of your life. The lively atmosphere that welcomes you on Freshers' Week is a reassurance that you have chosen the right university and college.

Soon you will realise joining Hatfield College is synonymous with joining a close-knit community. Through different events and activities, you will get to know, to at least some extent, most of the college members of your year, and you will be interacting with them in a myriad of ways: college societies (Hatfield Football Club in my case), parties, bar quizzes, and many more. I can confidently affirm that you will not want to miss any of those things.

What most comforts (and still amazes) me is the vast availability of resources and services you get from college in terms of help and support. I have also known whom to contact in case I had the slightest problem or emergency, and in a way that makes me feel at home. Knowing you are not alone, whatever the issue you are facing, speaks volumes of the effort and dedication the college staff, Freps, volunteers, etc. are willing to make for your wellbeing. Sooner than you know it, you will be proud to say you are a Hatfielder." - Ignacio, Hatfield Fresher 2020

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MENTORSHIP WITHIN2021 COLLEGE

At Hatfield, we really love our mentor system as it is a way to really get to know the college and feel the college spirit. Our two programmes are here to support you through your transition to university life and beyond, whilst also introducing you to members of our college community.

College Mentoring The mentoring system is a well- established and integral part of College life, bringing together undergraduates with members of the College SCR and MCR. Each first-year student is allocated a Mentor who provides support and guidance throughout your time in College. If your mentor invites you to an event make sure you reply to them, even if you can't make it on that occasion!

College Parenting In your first year all students are allocated ‘College parents’, students in their second year who have got ‘College married’. At least one of your parents should do your subject and both your parents will be there to talk when you need to. You can use them for both academic and pastoral support - whatever you feel like! They will also be able to show you the city and may even take you on a night out! P A G E 1 4 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 COLLEGE STAFF

Ann is head of the College, with overall responsibility for the community and its life. She is also Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology.

Contact Senior College Administrator, Janet Raine: ANN MACLARNON E: [email protected] or T: 01913342601 MASTER

Having joined the college in the Easter Term of 2021, James is responsible for Wider Student Experience, discipline, and the college mentor system, as well as contributing to student support.

Contact: JAMES ARMITAGE E: [email protected] or T: 0191 334 2636 VICE MASTER

Katie is primarily responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate student welfare, wellbeing, and volunteering. She also supports James in delivering student development.

Contact: KATIE STOBBS E: [email protected] or T: 0191 334 2642 ASSISTANT MASTER

Student Support Officer: Brenda Mitchell [email protected] or 0191 3342610 Brenda helps with the College admissions process and runs the Student Support Office, which is on the ground floor of Rectory.

Development Officer and Honorary Director of the Hatfield Trust: Grace Norman [email protected] or 0191 334 2603 The Trust helps support students’ extra-curricular activities. There are many opportunities to apply for funding to aid your personal development.

Food and Beverages Service Manager: Will Green [email protected] Will is in charge of Catering, so if you live in you'll be seeing a lot of him! He and the rest of the catering staff are friendly faces you'll be very grateful for when you're in need of brunch. They also enforce our no phones in the dining room rule! Make sure to let Will know if you have any dietary requirements.

Housekeeping [email protected] Housekeeping are here to make sure that College is comfortable and clean. P A G E 1 5 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

THE PORTERS

The Porters are so essential to the running of college. There's at least one on duty at all times, including overnight. Whether its 3am and you've lost your key, or if something in College needs fixing, the porters are here to help you. If they're not in the Porters Lodge (by the gates), you can call them directly using the red telephone in the Lodge.

There is also an online maintenance form you can fill out in case there are any issues with your room or anywhere else in College. You can find the form here: durham.ac.uk/hatfield.college/local/current_stu dents/maintenance.

Make sure you treat all College staff respectfully. They'll always be there to help you when you need it.

Contact: [email protected] or 0191 3342633

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I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT...

Rooms, keys, booking rooms, visitors meal tickets, temporary meal cards, booking in guests and general queries: The Receptionists (in the Porter's Lodge) [email protected]/0191 334 2633

All of the above if the receptionists aren't in, postal deliveries, noise disturbances, out of hours help or emergencies: The Porters (in the Porters Lodge) [email protected]/0191 334 2619

Food, special diets, the dining room, the bar and cafe: Will Green - Food and Beverage Services Manager (usually in the dining room - if he's not there you can ask one of the staff on duty) [email protected]/0191 3342195

College facilities and buildings: David Embleton - Communities Operations Manager (it's best to email him or go to the Porters Lodge) [email protected]/0191 334 2653 Note: Non-urgent maintenance requests should be reported online at: durham.ac.uk/hatfield.college/local/current_students/maintenance

Payment of College and University Bills: Susan Noble and the Finance staff (in the Finance Office on the Ground Floor of Rectory) [email protected] /0191 334 2621

First point of call for pastoral support, making appointments with the Vice Master or Assistant Master; self-certification forms, SAC forms; what to do if you are ill; room allocations and changes: Brenda Mitchell - the Student Support Secretary (Ground floor, Rectory, in the Student Support Office – the Office is usually open 7.30am – 4.00pm (Mon-Thurs) and 7.30am to noon (Fri) [email protected]/0191 334 2610 P A G E 1 7 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT...

Student enrichment and development, the Durham Inspired Award: James Armitage - Vice-Master - First floor, Rectory, in the Vice-Master's Office [email protected]/0191 334 2636

Student wellbeing and support: Katie Stobbs - Assistant Master - Second floor, Rectory, in the Assistant Master's Office [email protected]/0191 334 2642

Contacting the Master, mailing lists: Janet Raine - Senior College Administrator - First Floor, Rectory, in the Master’s Secretary’s Office [email protected]/0191 334 2601

The College library and reading rooms: Dr Kevin Sheehan - College Librarian - The Library [email protected]/0191 334 2632

The College chapel; chapel services; the chapel choir; use of the chapel for interfaith and other events: [email protected]/0191 334 2636

Hatfield Trust, Trust grants and applications for grants: Grace Norman - Development Officer and Honorary Director of the Hatfield Trust - Trust Office, ground floor Rectory [email protected]/0191 224 2603

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MOVING IN 20 21 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 LIVING IN COLLEGE

Sorry, it's time for a bit of housekeeping. Hopefully, these will answer some of your questions about your time in college accommodation.

Security

As far as security goes, Hatfield is very safe. With Porters patrolling the premises 24/7, Resident Wardens, and a College Officer on duty every day out of hours, and everyone looking out for each other, any problems can generally be sorted out with ease. We also have locks on external doors to keep out uninvited visitors, the codes for which you will be given on arrival. However, though we do our best, you have to take some responsibility. Don’t worry; more guidance on this will be provided in Freshers’ Week.

Lost property

If things go astray, then they are likely to be found in the Housekeepers’ cupboard. Ask at the Porters’ Lodge for items handed in. Claim them quickly to avoid having to buy them back from the local charity shops at the end of each term.

Post

Letters are sorted into pigeon holes located in the Porters’ Lodge. Make sure you get your parents and relations to put ALL your initials on anything they send you. Any large items or online purchases can also be collected from the Porters’ Lodge. If it’s recorded delivery you will have to ask a porter to collect your parcel and you will need your campus card!

Laundry

Washing machines and dryers are available in College (next to the Burt Room) as well as in Palmers Garth. We use Circuit Laundry, and after topping up your account online, you can apply it to your Laundry Card at the terminal in the Porters Lodge.

A wash costs £3.50, but the tumble dryers are free.

TOP TIP: We recommend using washing pods over washing powder as they are far easier to transport from your room to the laundry room!

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Catering

During term time, three meals a day, seven days a week are included in your College bill. There are also packed meals available if you know you will miss a meal – sign up the day before. Special diets can be catered for; please contact Will, our Food and Beverage Services Manager (E: [email protected]). Mealtimes will be confirmed nearer to your arrival and will be dependent on Covid-19 restrictions.

Cars & bikes

Except in exceptional circumstances, first-year students are NOT allowed to bring cars to Durham. In exceptional circumstances some students i.e. those with medical evidence, may apply for a permit from the Student Support Office. The College has a lockable bike shed for all those who want to build up their fitness cycling up Durham’s many hills. As with most things, you can get a key from the Porters.

Fire safety

Lighted candles/incense in rooms are a fire hazard and are not permitted in any circumstances. No additional lights, including fairy lights, are allowed to be connected to the sockets of light fittings or table lights. Try to keep your mess confined – obstructing fire and safety exits is dangerous. Smoking is not permitted in any building or in the grounds of Hatfield College. There are designated areas just outside of College to smoke. Do not interfere with fire safety equipment. As well as being very, very stupid, this is a criminal offence and may incur a massive fine. You have been warned!

Appliances

If you use appliances other than those provided by College, you must make sure they are checked by the Community Operations Manager to make sure they are in safe working order (E: [email protected]). Take care not to overload electrical circuits by using too many appliances at once! Remember — no block adaptors. You may not have the following in your room: Electric fires or other types of heaters; Toasters, microwave ovens, kettles, a nuclear reactor, or any other types of cooking appliances; Block adapters; Pets – for any reason.

NOTE: If you have a TV, you are responsible for obtaining a licence.

If you require a fridge for medical purposes, please contact: [email protected]

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LIVING IN COLLEGE (PROMISE THIS IS THE LAST BIT!)

Printing

If you have not brought your own printer with you, not to worry as Hatfield has an on-site printer in the computer room! All you need to do is to email the documents you wish to print to [email protected] (prints in black and white) or [email protected] (prints in colour) and then log into the printer using your Durham CIS username and password. College gives you some print credits initially, but once this is used up you will need to purchase more credits from CIS. Information on how to do this is located in the Hatfield computer room.

Guests

Guests are permitted to stay overnight in college, however they must be signed in at the Porters' Lodge. This is subject to Covid-19 restrictions.

Chapel

The College has a chapel which is open daily for quiet prayer and reflection. There is an auditioned choir that sings at the weekly Evensong Service on Mondays at 6.30 pm. The Chapel may be booked for use by members of the College for plays, rehearsals, meetings.

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All first-year students are offered catered accommodation. Hatfield is lucky to occupy a picturesque site on the Bailey by a World Heritage Site, so the college is very well located in relation to anywhere you may want to go in Durham.

We have several different Map shows the walk from Palmers Garth to the accommodation buildings within Hatfield. back entrance of the main college site. We have the main college site as well as Bailey House, which lies less than 5m away from the main college gates, as well as Palmers’ Garth (PG), which is a three minute walk away via Kingsgate Bridge.

We have several different types of rooming options, including shared and single rooms, which may be en-suite or have shared bathrooms. The price of your accommodation will be lower if your room is shared and/or has a shared bathroom.

The Key Information Form that students Single room with shared bathroom in Palmers receive before arriving in Durham is used Garth to find the most suitable living arrangements in College. The College allocates a room for you that they think you'll suit according to this form, subject to availability. You’ll be asked to complete a questionnaire about your preferences and habits so you’re paired with a suitable roommate. For this reason it is important that you are really honest about the information you provide about yourself in the form – don’t tell us that you go to bed at 8pm if you plan to be out past midnight every night! P A G E 2 3 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 ROOMS IN COLLEGE

Gatehouse (Main College) (L, above & below)

Bailey House (R, above)

Follow this link to see a room tour of a single room with a shared bathroom in Bailey House by one of our students!

https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=Fzs8fnZ_L68&t=198s

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ROOMS IN 'I never had an issue with having a shared COLLEGE bathroom when I lived in Palmers Garth during my first year. They were well- maintained and people were generally very respectful of the communal space." - Jonathan

Shared Room in D Stairs (Main College) (above & right)

Shared Room in A Stairs (Main College) (above & right)

Check out the @hatfield.freshers instagram for photos of empty rooms in buildings not pictured here!

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HAVING A ROOMMATE

Like many other colleges on the Bailey, Pros Hatfield has a number of shared rooms. An instant friend - you’ll always have Around 35% of living-in students have a someone to talk to, which can help with shared room in their first year. For most, feelings of loneliness during your first few sharing a room with someone who is not in weeks. A special bond - having and being friends your family is a completely new experience, with your roommate is a very different kind so taking some time to consider whether of friendship to that which you may have you are suited to the experience will be experienced before! beneficial. Your answers to the Key A large room - whilst it will be shared, the Information Form will be used to pair you to rooms are very generous sizes and will feel a roommate, so the more accurate and very spacious. detailed, the better. Cons For those who don’t end up getting on well Having your own space and some alone time with their roommates – this does inevitably is a bit more difficult, but is more than occur from time to time – there is a room possible. change process after the first few weeks You will have to factor your roommate into your plans and be considerate towards of term, when we do our best to them - you don’t want to wake them up at accommodate requests. 3am coming in from a night out!

Tips "Having a roommate is a great Establish boundaries with your new roomie source of company. I liked the surrounding quiet time, sleep schedules and rommate system because it's a tidiness. Lay out your expectations and needs early chance to get really close to on to avoid any problems. someone, develop inside jokes The better you communicate with each other, the with and also meet new people better. Creating a safe space where you can say beyond your subject and what you need to say confidentially and free of societies. One of my favourite judgement will make the experience so much better. things had to be waking up in the Make an effort to hang out and get to know each morning and having my roommate other during your first few weeks, after all, you do relay to me all the ridiculous live together! things I'd say in my sleep!" Be patient - everyone adjusts to their new setting - Lizzie at different speeds and some people may need time to open up fully to others. P A G E 2 7 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2 0 2 1

PACKING Practical things: Passport & other forms of CHECKLIST identification Rucksack/day bag Knowing what to bring and what to leave at Stationery home can be a challenge if you haven’t Pair of scissors lived away from home for an extended Toiletries period of time before. Here is a list of Hairbrush suggested items to bring with you. This is Hairdryer by no means exhaustive and there may be Bowl/Plate many things that you feel that you may Set of cutlery benefit from, but this is a good place to A couple of glasses start. Tea towel Bottle opener Clothes Clothes hangers Suits/ formalwear/national dress (see Laundry bag definition of academic dress) Extension lead Formal shoes Comfy shoes Decorations Warm jacket (winters in Durham can be Pictures/posters pretty chilly!) Pins (for your pinboard!) Hat, gloves, scarf Blue/White Tack Warm jumpers Fairy/LED lights - must be battery Comfy clothes operated Tracksuit bottoms House plant (a real one if you are brave, Hoodies fake if you are realistic in your botany Pajamas abilities) Dressing gown Sportswear & sports equipment you may want Tips: Day to day clothing A linen pack can be bought from college to save you buying Bedding everything individually! Duvet (a warm one - double sized if you It is always easier to initially bring want to be extra cosy!) less with you and buy things as and Pillow(s) when you need them, as opposed Single mattress protector/topper to buying way too much stuff Single duvet cover (x2) before you arrive, that you simply Bed sheet (x2) will never need! Pillowcases Bring lots of underwear and socks Blanket with you - it means you probably Towels won’t have to do laundry as often! Bath towel(s) Hand towel P A G E 2 8 Flannel(s) HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

Random Bits Don't bring: Over the door hook Common allergens like nuts into shared Showercaddy/basket spaces. Mesh laundry bag (to keep your socks Electricals like kettles, coffee together in the wash!) machines, toasters, slow cookers, plug Doorstop (stack of books works just as in fairy lights etc well!) Adaptors – all appliances must be Fancy dress (if you have any at home!) compatible with UK plug sockets Pack of cards Candles/ incense Basic first aid supplies (plasters, Lemsip, Each staircase has an iron & ironing Soothers, paracetamol, ibuprofen etc) board so you won’t need your own! Hot water bottle Clothes horse/Air dryer - tumble dryers Long phone cable are free! Portable charger Reusable water bottle Note: The housekeeping staff will be able Slippers/sliders (any kind of indoor to confiscate items that are prohibited, for footwear is super handy - your the safety of those you live with. kitchenette’s floor may get a little sticky between cleans!) An extra mug or two - for when you invite your corridor mates over for a cuppa

Tips: Packing in boxes or reusable bags (ie. IKEA bags) that can fold down flat are inexpensive and can easily be stored in your room throughout the term until you need them again! Keeping a decent-sized suitcase or holdall that stays with you throughout the term will make coming home for the breaks a lot more comfortable if you are able to leave your possessions in your room over the breaks. Buying things like toiletries, decorations, plants, and stationery once you arrive in Durham will save you so much space in the car! By all means, bring books to read for pleasure, but be realistic with how much time you will have to read beyond your course’s reading list - you’ll probably be busier than you think! Besides, the Hatfield Library has quite the selection. If you have access to a sink, you can wash your underwear and socks using handwash detergent instead of having to use the washing machines.

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We all know that on a student budget, every penny saved can make a huge difference, so here are a few of our favourite money management and savings apps.

Fygo (available on Android/iOS) A cashback app that saves you money and manages online loyalty points at many venues across the city.

Tesco Clubcard Every Hatfielder becomes a regular at the Tescos in Market Square. You might as well earn points and get access to exclusive clubcard prices on many of your favourite items each time you shop. Top tip: If you gain enough points, you can trade them for a free railcard!

Nectar card If you are more of a Sainsbury’s person, or if Tesco isn’t quite cutting it, you better collect those sweet nectar points as a reward for the extra couple of minutes that it takes to walk there.

UniDays, Student Beans, Totum (available on Android/iOS) Use your Durham email address to sign up for these exclusive student discounts at many of your favourite stores and websites.

National Rail Railcard Having a railcard, though an initial investment of around £30, pays for itself really quickly. The 16-25 railcard saves you ⅓ on each train journey, which adds up rapidly, especially if you will use the train to travel home or visit friends at other universities. Some student bank accounts offer this as a free gift, so definitely check whether yours offers it.

Splitwise This is a fantastic budgeting app that allows you to track your expenses, split them with your friends and pay others.

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University wide: USEFUL PAGES Durham University - Facebook or TO FOLLOW @durhamuniversity Durham Students’ Union - Facebook or @durham.su There is always so much going on in - Facebook or @palatinateuk both college and across the university, / @palatinatetv so here is a list of Facebook pages and Overheard at Durham Uni - Facebook Instagram accounts that we This is a buying and selling page, recommend following if you want to which houses questions, drunken keep up to date with what is posts...you name it, it’s probably happening. been on here before. Tindur - Facebook Most societies will also have Facebook Did someone catch your eye in groups and instagram pages where town? Caught feelings for that they will advertise events too. housemate, but don’t know how to tell them? Tindur is Durham’s anonymous love confessions page. For Freshers’ Week info: Durfess - Facebook Hatfield Freshers official Facebook Durham memes, observations, group drunken thoughts - Durfess has it @hatfield.freshers all. Oh, and it’s anonymous too! @durhamsu.freshers

Hatfield specific: Hatfield College JCR - @hatfieldjcr & Facebook group (please wait for Having an Instagram and information on how you can join) Facebook account are super Hatfield College - @hatfieldcollege helpful for staying in the loop Senior Man - @hatfieldjcr.seniorman Hatfield Welfare - @hatfieldwelfare about events, not only during Hatfield Events - @hatfieldevents Freshers’ Week but also Hatfield Communities - throughout your time in Durham. @hatfield.communities Even if you are inactive or don’t LGBTQIA+ - @circle_of_pride Feminists - @hatfield_feminists post regularly, they are definitely Internationals - worth having, as this is usually @hatfieldinternationals where things will be advertised People of Colour - @hatfield_POC first! Low-income & State School - @hatfield.liss

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Some people will find interacting with and getting to know the people that you will be living with for the next year easier than others - and that is perfectly normal. The first conversations with your new housemates can be tough and awkward, so here are some icebreakers and conversation starters that you may wish to use!

Breaking the ice Prop your door open as much as you are comfortable with over the first few days. This will make striking up conversation with your neighbours a lot easier. Doing errands with your new neighbours is an easy way to get to know people in a low-pressure environment. Why not stock up on snacks together from Tesco, hunt down some course materials or pick up some extra decorations for your room? Visiting places in town can also be fun, as you will get to know both the city and the people that you are with. The cathedral, racecourse and Observatory Hill are good places to start!

Conversation Starters: Have you managed to visit Durham before? Did you find anywhere nice for coffee/brunch/drinks? What societies are you thinking of joining? What sort of music are you into? Do you play any instruments? Do you play a lot of sports? Are you going to take up a new sport this year? How are you going to decorate your room? Have you been to breakfast/lunch/dinner yet? Do you fancy joining me? How are you finding freshers week so far?

Tips 1. Save the porter’s number to your phone - you never know when you may need it! 2. Try reaching out to one person before you arrive. It can be super helpful to have at least one familiar face before you get to Durham! 3. You may see people selling wristbands or tickets for various club nights during Freshers’ Week. We would not advise purchasing any additional wristbands on top of the official Hatfield College Freshers’ Week wristband, as these are often scams or you simply just won’t end up attending. The Freps have so many fun events planned, that you are better off saving your money! 4. You can take a night off if you’re tired! Missing one event won’t stop you from making friends at all and will only give you more energy for the rest of the week! 5. Even if you feel like you haven’t found your people in Freshers' Week, don’t worry! Use Freshers' Week to settle into a new place and new way of life and you’ll find your people as the year goes on and you become more comfortable in Durham! 6. Remember that the Freps want to get to know you and become your friends - feel free to chat to us about anything. Need conversation starters? See our polo shirts or jumpers! 7. Above all: BE YOURSELF! P A G E 3 2 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 WHAT WOULD YOUR FREPS SAY TO THEIR FRESHER SELVES? TOP TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR OF UNIVERSITY

Don't be so Don’t put pressure on yourself! Freshers Week afraid. As much and your first term is a whole rollercoaster of as you're coming emotions, so don’t feel like you have to give to a new place, 110% of your energy all the time, so you're coming remember to take some time out. home.

It's okay to feel Sleep, overwhelmed at occasionally, first, but be Don’t be scared to put for the love of Actually go to open to trying yourself out there god breakfast, out new things more! Everyone’s in the you'll need and don't let same boat and is the energy anything to hold nervous too! and caffeine! you back or stop you from having Make the most fun. of all the new opportunities Make sure you get a good You're not going that come your balance between work to be best friends way but also and play. As important as with everyone and find time to it is to try hard in your that's ok. take a break studies, first year is so every now and important for making then. friends who you can go to when you need them. I would also say to make Don’t go in with preconceptions about sure to get involved in as what your university life will be like – just many different things as try and get involved in any society or group you can - uni is the best place for it and you may that sounds like fun to you. regret it afterwards if you don’t give things a P A G E 3 3 go! HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

USING THE FREPS Conversation starters: What is your favourite thing about college? The Freps are an endless source What societies or of knowledge about being a communities do you belong Hatfielder and member of the to? How can I get involved? University, why not ask us What is your favourite questions about our experiences? coffee/restaurant/bar in Durham? The Freps will be wearing their Where is your favourite signature blue polos or study spot? sweatshirts and will be able to What mistakes did you help you with anything that you make in Freshers' that I may need. Please don't be afraid to approach them - they love should avoid making? having a chat!

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College Parents DURHAM College Parenting is a mentorship scheme run by our lovely welfare team. If you sign up to the DICTIONARY scheme, you will be allocated a set of "parents" - a couple of students in second year, who are Over the years, both the University and College married, at least one of which who College have coined some rather unusual and does either your subject or shares an interest specific pieces of jargon. Here are some of with you. the most common terms that you may hear! College Marriage In order to become college parents next year, you will need to propose to a chosen friend (or two!) and then attend your marriage ceremony Academic Dress on Hatfield Day to make your union official! Academic dress is smart attire often worn to formal. This could include national dress, a shorter DSU dress, jumpsuit, smart trousers or suit and tie, but Durham Student's Union - the political hub of excludes excludes jeans and trainers. student life in Durham, with tons of societies to get involved with! Academic Gown The academic gown is part of academic dress. It is Ents something that we wear that makes us all equal A typical Durham abbreviation of the word as a part of the College community. It can be “entertainments” – covering anything from ordered in your pre-arrival tasks, You will wear music to silent discos! your gown to matriculation, formal, and any other College event that requires it. Legend has it that Formal washing it before you graduate is bad luck… Formals are one of the best parts of college life! Grab your friends, put on some fancy Burt Room academic dress and a gown, and get ready for a The Burt Room is another name for our college 3-course meal supplied by the wonderful café and bar space in the Jevon's Courtyard. catering staff. After all, it would be rude not to! Come here for some darts, pool, music and to try the infamous college drinks. Formative A formative piece of work is one that does not Billy B count towards your end-of-year mark or your The "Billy B" is the affectionate name for the degree! Your first year at Durham is formative, University's largest library, the Bill Bryson, named but it is still important that you pass, and in the after the former chancellor and author. true Hatfield way, strive to be the best that you can be. College Songs Sung in The Burt Room after every formal (and in Frep the quad after the storming of the castle on Short for “Freshers’ Representative”. These Hatfield Day!), College Songs are a way for all are the dedicated Hatfield students in blue Hatfielders to come together and celebrate their who have dedicated two weeks before term college and all its traditions. Keep an eye out in starts to help welcome you to the College. If the schedule for a slot to learn the songs! you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to ask them! They are here to help.

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Hatifeld Day SHAPED Once a year, after exams, the College comes SHAPED is a student-run Hatfield personal together to celebrate what makes our community development programme that organises a special. Filled with traditions including storming variety of talks, events, and workshops the castle and a water fight, as well as live music covering academia, student life, and and other activities, Hatfield Day is one of the employability, such as alumni drop-ins and highlights in the college calendar! speed reading and networking workshops.

JCR Spooning JCR stands for Junior Common Room. It is a term This is one of Hatfields many traditions. You’ll used for all the undergraduate members who gain just have to wait and see… membership by paying the JCR levy. You’ll get a description of everything that the JCR levy Stash includes from our treasurer in Induction Week, but University or College-themed clothing that in short, it gives you discounted tickets to all of shows the wearer’s affiliation to a certain Hatfield’s wonderful events, as well as use of our institution. You’ll see the Freps sporting fabulous gym and common room. wonderful royal blue stash throughout Freshers' Week. JCR Exec The JCR Exec is a democratically elected Senior Man executive committee made up from members of The Senior Man is a democratically-elected the JCR. They’re dedicated to making your JCR student who fulfils the sabbatical role of JCR experience as amazing as it can possibly be and President. Chairing the JCR Exec, the Senior cover everything from events to managing the Man plays a massive role in day-to-day gym! college life, whilst also representing the college’s interests at university-wide Matriculation meetings. Despite the name, a student of any Matriculation is the process of officially putting gender identity may hold this position. your name down as a student at Durham University. It’s a day filled with celebration and joy Summative – definitely one to remember! A summative piece of work is one that counts towards your end-of-year mark or your Porters degree! The Porters are a team of college staff who are onsite 24/7 to deal with any issues that you may SNK face. They are reachable by phone at: 0191 An abbreviation for Sunday Night at Klute, aka 3342633. Durham's most popular night out at the worst club in Europe! Porters’ Lodge Located by the main college gates on Sadler TLC or Tilly C Street, the Porters’ Lodge is where you find the The TLC, sometimes called the Tilly C, is porters, the post room and can top up your laundry another name for our recently-constructed card. Teaching and Learning Centre. Here you will find some lecture halls, group and individual study spaces, as well as a café. This is a great place to get some work done or socialise.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO DURHAM 20 21 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

WELCOME TO DURHAM

Not only will you find a home in Hatfield, Durham City will also become your new home. With settlements dating back to around 2000BC and many places in the city holding UNESCO World Heritage status, the city is steeped in history and there is so much that you will be able to learn about, or might even be lucky enough to study! The cobbled streets and many hills will soon become familiar to you, and it won't be long before you know your way around the city like the back of your hand.

Getting Around: Everything is right on your doorstep in Durham! College is located just a 3 minute walk from the centre of town and is 10 minutes from the Billy B and Science Site. Walking to the furthest colleges out on the Hill will take you about 25 mins and roughly 30 mins to Maiden Castle, the University Sports and Wellbeing Park.

The hills here are your biggest obstacle here, so walking is recommended over cycling, though people do, of course, do both. All this walking means there's plenty of time to take in your breathtaking surroundings!

Weather: The city looks beautiful whatever the weather, however it is best to be prepared for the weather. You know what they say though, there's no bad weather, only bad clothes!

Autumn - 6-12°C Winter - 3-5°C Spring - 7-10°C Summer - 12-15°C (but can get into the high 20s)

There is, on average, between 9 and 13 rainy days a month, so don't forget a rain jacket and an umbrella!

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"Whilst the workload wasn't a massive shock going from A-Levels to a degree, you'll find that balancing a degree and your commitments is something that you'll have to get used to. It was perfectly manageable with proper planning and discipline, but just know that it's perfectly okay to struggle at first as you come to understand how your degree is structured and how to balance your modules." - Lizzie

ACADEMIC LIFE The Terms: A year for undergraduates is made up of Workload: three terms of ten weeks: Michaelmas Term - Term 1 Whilst you will be attending one of the Epiphany Term - Term 2 country’s top universities, the workload in Easter Term - Term 3 your first year shouldn’t be unbearable. It is perfectly possible to balance your studies Teaching is usually spread over with other work, play, and downtime. Michaelmas and Epiphany terms, with exams taking place during the Easter Contact hours with your lecturers will vary term. You may find that you will have a by course. Typically humanities students few contact hours at the beginning of may expect 7-12 contact hours a week, Easter term in the lead up to exams. and for sciences students, this will be around 20-24 hours. Because of this, a lot of the work that you will have to complete Durham Student Union will be independent. This could be through The Durham Student Union (DSU) is the working your way through a reading list or representative body for all students of preparing for lectures, seminars, tutorials, the University. Working very closely with or labs. both College JCRs and the University, the Union's sabbatical officers strive to Managing your time is important, but you elevate the voices of students in should never feel overwhelmed by your to- matters that will affect each and every do list. There are plenty of people you can one of us. The DSU has a huge variety of turn to if you find yourself in a bit of a clubs and societies, from Taylor Swift to pinch. Anime, Champagne to Hill Walking - there will definitely be something new and Academic Advisors: exciting for you to join! Every student is given an Academic Advisor from your department who will be able to See: https://www.durhamsu.com/ support you with essays, the workload, and other personal struggles. P A G E 3 9 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

IMPOSTER SYNDROME

You should be immensely proud of yourself for having been accepted into one of the best universities in the country, regardless of your family or educational background. We have all had different paths to get here and whether Durham was your aspiration or your second choice, it is your home now and that unites us all.

With coming to such a prestigious university, many students can suffer from Imposter Syndrome - a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent, internalised fear of being exposed as a “fraud”.

It is perfectly normal to feel anxious, uneasy or scared about the environment into which you are arriving, but this is something that many people are also struggling with - even the ones you may be comparing yourself to!

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome "During Freshers' Week, I started getting Imposter Syndrome as I Seek feedback from people that you trust thought that other people were Getting the persepctives of friends, smarter or deserved to be there coursemates, or staff, may show you that you are more than me, which felt quite not alone in feeling like this. isolating at times. But now, if I Don’t be afraid to make mistakes catch myself thinking about it in any Getting things wrong doesn't make you any less way, I just have to check myself and worthy of your university place - it's all part of the say that 'everybody deserves to be experience. here just as much as each other - Be yourself The “proper” or “worthy” student doesn’t look, including me.'. I feel that it's quite a talk, dress or think in one way. Allow yourself to taboo subject even though it express what you are without worrying about affects so many of us, especially in whether you fit in or not. Hatfield, but this is asomething that Consider your language choices I have, with time, overcome." You were not “lucky” to get into Durham or to - Hebe receive a good grade - you work hard and are deserving of success! Make a list of your accomplishments For support or guidance, please Sometimes it’s helpful to look back on your past reach out to your Academic Advisor, achievements and successes. Department, Hatfield Welfare or the Talk about it Hatfield POC, Disabled, Mature Asking friends, family, or a partner for support Student, First Generation Scholars' and talking about your feelings may help. See the Network and LISS Communities! Welfare Signposting booklet for places or people to turn toB P A G E 4 0 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

SUPPORT CONTACTS FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT

Academic performance at university is often described by students as a rollercoaster, with both its ups and downs. And so, it is useful to know when and how you can reach out for support. Despite Durham's excellent support culture, it can be hard to know whom to contact under certain circumstances. In general, you can contact your department's support team (listed below) to request extensions, ask for advice, or inform them of current circumstances which may be impacting your academic performance. Remember that you also have Hatfield Student Support and your academic advisor to turn to for academic-related issues! More information on the support available to you throughout your time at Durham and Hatfield is listed later in this handbook.

Accounting Computer Science [email protected] [email protected]

Anthropology Earth Sciences [email protected] E [email protected]

Archaeology Economics & Finance [email protected] [email protected]

Biosciences Education [email protected] [email protected]

Chemistry Engineering [email protected] [email protected]

Classics & Ancient History Geography [email protected] [email protected]. uk Combined Honours (Social Sciences) Government & International Affairs [email protected] [email protected]

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History Physics [email protected] [email protected] .uk Psychology Law [email protected] [email protected] Sociology Liberal Arts [email protected] [email protected] Sport Management & Marketing S [email protected] [email protected] Theology & Religion Maths [email protected] [email protected]

Modern Languages [email protected]

Music [email protected]

Natural Sciences natural.sciences- [email protected]

Philosophy [email protected]. uk

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Changing your work environment can be a healthy habit. Durham boasts a range of study spaces; whether you are looking for a quiet, lively or calming atmosphere to crack on with that summative - there is something for everyone.

Currently, all study spaces must be pre-booked online up to four days in advance. Keep and eye on your emails, as this may change. You can book the study spaces at: https://apps.dur.ac.uk/bookings/

TIP: make sure to keep your campus card on you, otherwise you will not be able to access these study spaces!

Bill Bryson Library (Billy B) Opening hours: Usually open 24/7 during term time Availability: 1800 available spaces Facilities: Café, PCs, study rooms, group study rooms and printing facilities Vibe: The biggest library with a range of study spaces. Levels 1 to 2 tend to be more relaxed with some chatting, whereas levels 3 and 4 are quiet zones where food consumption is not allowed.

Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC/Tilly C) Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 9am - 8pm Facilities: Café, PC rooms, study rooms, group study rooms and printing Vibe: A light, open space with a lively café, large group tables and individual pods.

Leazes Road Library Opening hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 8pm; Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 2pm-8pm Availability: 168 spaces Facilities: PC rooms, group study rooms and vending machines Vibe: Chilled atmosphere with sofas.

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Hatfield Library Opening hours: 24/7 during term time Availability: 8 study spaces Facilities: PCs (computer room) and study spaces Vibe: Studious basement vibes, perfect for that last minute formative/summative.

Palace Green Library Opening hours: Mon - Sun, 9am - 5pm Facilities: On-site café and special collections Vibe: A very historic and smaller library that is breathtakingly beautiful.

Durham Student Union (DSU) Opening hours: Mon - Sat, 8am - 11pm; Sun, 10am - 10pm Availability: 250 spaces outside/inside Facilities: DSU café Vibe: Café vibes, usually quiet.

Durham Botanical Gardens Opening hours: Mon - Sun, 9am - 5pm, free entry for Durham students Facilities: Picnic benches Vibe: Perfect if you want to immerse yourself in the great outdoors!

Calman Learning Centre Opening hours: 8am - 5.30pm Monday to Sunday Availability: 140 spaces across all floors Facilities: Café, PCs and vending machines

Durham Clayport Library Opening hours: Mon - Sat, 8am - 11pm; Sun, 10am - 10pm Facilities: PCs, printing and group study spaces Vibe: The perfect library if you want to escape the student ‘bubble'.

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BUYING COURSE MATERIALS2021

Although the University library does stock the majority of required texts (some of which are also available in the college library) in print or digitally, you may wish or be required to have your own. Buying all your textbooks, books and other course materials can be expensive and overwhelming if you don’t know where to look. Here are a few recommendations of places to check out for new and second-hand editions, as well as audiobooks and online PDFs!

Shops in Durham: University Bookshop (Waterstones) - Sadler Street This is the official university bookshop, which stocks the vast majority of all the required texts for your course. There is also Free Online Sources: a limited second-hand section, so it is always worth a look. Project Gutenberg - Oxfam Bookshop - Bridge https://www.gutenberg.org/ This is a super well-stocked charity bookshop. This is a good An online database of starting place if you want second-hand books. They have a many copyright-free texts good selection, but largely sell classics and more for online viewing and contemporary reads. download. Kindle/ Google Play Books Online shops: Many copyright-free Amazon books are available Don’t forget about the 6-month Student Prime deal! completely free for Blackwells - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home download. AbeBooks - https://www.abebooks.co.uk/ Libby (available on World of Books - https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb Android/iOS) Second-hand books galore. You can often find books that are Your library membership out of print or are quite niche for very good prices. at home may also include access to Libby, an online Run by Students: platform that gives you The Durham Students Union or your department may run a access audiobooks and specific second-hand book sale, but if not, there are other some e-books for free. options too! YouTube UniHustl (@unihustl) - https://www.unihustl.com/ There are many A student-run platform for Durham students to sell on their audiobooks of varying old course materials at good prices! quality available here. Overheard at Durham Uni (Facebook) You will find plent of posts on here of older students selling their old books at decent prices. You can also post what books you are looking for! P A G E 4 5 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 CAFÉS, Cafés RESTAURANT, Vennel's (Saddler Street) ££ BARS & CLUBS Hatfield favourite: loaded jacket potatoes Despite the relatively small size of the city, Durham is brimming with quaint coffee shops, Cafédral (Owengate) tasty restaurants, nice bars and quirky ££ nightclubs. Here’s a collection of our Hatfield favourite: fruit scones favourites! Leonard's (Back Silver Street) Restaurants £ Hatfield favourite: veggie brunch La Spaghetta (Saddler Street) Italian Flat White (Saddler Street) Top tip: if you order the house wine, £££ you get free gardlic bread Hatfield favourite: any of their cakes!

Fat Hippo (Saddler Street) Whitechurch (Church Street) Burgers £££ Tip tip: go during Hippo Hour for really Hatfield favourite: hot chocolate (the great discounts best in Durham!)

Food Pit (Framwellgate Waterside) Chapters () Street food ££ Top tip: sit out front for a fantastic Hatfield favourite: chocolate brownies view of the cathedral Riverview Kitchen (Silver Street) Lebaneat (North Bailey) ££ Lebanese Hatfield favourite: pancakes Top tip: 50% off any wrap when you collect your takeaway, anytime! The Pancake Café (Crossgate) ££ Barrio Comida (Church Street) Hatfield favourite: milkshakes and Mexican sundaes Top tip: bring your student card for discounts on cocktails The Paw-some Cat Café (North Road) ££ Paddy's Pizza (Elvet Bridge) Hatfield favourite: hot chocolate with Urban Oven (Claypath) cream and marshmallows - the cats will Fast food love you Top tip: if you don't fancy tea and toast, hit up these places after a night out P A G E 4 6 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 CAFÉS, Bars

RESTAURANT, The Swan & Three Cygnets BARS & CLUBS The Half Moon Inn The Angel The Dun Cow Inn The Three Bridges ALCOHOL (Wetherspoons) FINE The Bishop's Mill (Wetherspoons) Revolution

Fabio's Please note that it is The Library illegal to carry or Slug & Lettuce consume alcohol which Clubs has been opened in Durham City under the Jimmy Allen's (aka Jimmys) Anti-social Behaviour, Klute Crime and Policing Act WiffWaff Loft 2014. You could be fined Babylon up to £1000 if you do so. Players Lloyds 20 21

P A G E 4 7 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 Cafés, Restaurants & Bars Map

Interactive map access: www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/viewer?mid=1QbvIaCUEgS6eChSp87CExQJCQ15mmkBj&ll=54.77503290027895%2C- 1.5760019138802872&z=16 P A G E 4 8 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 DURHAM BUCKET LIST

It really is true when people say that your time at university will fly by. Because of this, we have created a bucket list of things we think that every Durham student should do before they graduate. How many will you tick off?

1.Visit the Cathedral 2.Have a Tindur written about you 3.Spend a late night in Billy B 4.Watch a sunrise/sunset from Observatory Hill 5.Hire a rowing boat 6.Visit the alpacas in the Old Durham Gardens 7.Visit the Botanic Gardens 8.Visit Newcastle 9.Visit a local beach 10.Play sport at Maiden Castle 11.Beat Castle in a sports game 12.Visit every block in college 13.Get college-married 14.Experience a ball, bop and formal 15.Participate in Hatfield Day 16.Learn all the words to the college song 17.Complete the all-college bar crawl (rumour has it that the fastest it can be done in is 2 hours and 2 minutes! Could you beat that? Bonus points if you try every college drink!) 18.Try the Hatfield Lioness and Tickler (or nonalcoholic Giggler) in the college bar 19.Stay in Klute until "That's Amore" is played 20.Hold a position in the JCR 21.Become a Frep! 22.Climb to the top of the Cathedral (apparently it is bad luck to do so before you graduate - you have been warned!)

P A G E 4 9 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF 20 21 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF AT UNIVERSITY A SHORT GUIDE TO YOUR SUPPORT AVENUES

Starting university can be an exciting unknown and can be accompanied by feelings of nervousness and apprehension - trust us, we've all been there. At the heart of our Hatfield ethos and community is a culture of support, and so you can rest assured that if you are facing any worries that there is always someone here for you. From our much-loved college families to our college student support team, Hatfielders want to make sure you feel at home. So, allow us to introduce you to some friendly faces you can turn to whenever you may need... THE FREPS! Not only are the Freps your very own Hatfield tour guides, but they can become some of your closest friends while at Durham. Despite being dressed in that ICONIC blue polo, they are just friendly, normal students who simply want to help you have a good time at Hatfield. Feel free to ask them about anything related to university life at all and they will give you the honest answer - trust us!

HATFIELD WELFARE A team of fellow Hatfield students who dedicate their spare time to helping you make the most out of your time in Hatfield. What do they do? Host regular confidential* drop-in hours, located in a cosy location in college (the first floor of Kitchen stairs) and facilitated by a trained Welfare Rep. Basically ,they act as a friend for you to lean on! Offer support via their instant messaging service, if you would rather remain anonymous. Run engaging and relevant campaigns on topics covering student wellbeing and community issues. Host infamous events such as Tea and Toast! Ensure that you are never left without your home comforts, with endless supplies of student necessities such as sanitary products, condoms, stationary, stress balls and coffee! Make sure to say hello to Shauna (Welfare Officer), Connie (Assistant Welfare Officer) and their team during Freshers' Week! P A G E 5 1

*See their confidentaility policy in the signpostig handbook HATFIELD STUDENT SUPPORT

Headed by Katie Stobbs, the Assistant Master, Student Support are your point of contact if you need day-to-day support for issues you are facing, referrals and general enquiries. Katie and Brenda are here to support you throughout whatever challenge you may be facing, especially if you believe they are having a negative impact on your studies. The Student Support Office can be found on the ground floor of the Rectory, or you can contact them via [email protected]

The Rectory

COLLEGE FAMILIES

If you have opted to join a college family, you will soon receive college ‘parents’ upon joining Hatfield. They are here to support you in settling into Durham life and can answer any questions you may have about your course. They can be an invaluable resource and can often become some of your closest friends! Then, at the end of your first year, you can get married on Hatfield Day and apply to have college children yourself!

ACADEMIC ADVISORS COLLEGE MENTORS Most departments allocate Personal development, or "Vel Primus Vel Cum Primis", you an academic advisor is highly encouraged at Hatfield. Our College Mentors which you have throughout play their part in ensuring that all students can grow your time at Durham. Usually and flourish. All first year students are allocated a you meet with them one-to- College Mentor, but as you progress into subsequent one every term, although this years you can opt-in to having a Mentor each year. can be more or less depending Mentors will try and answer any queries you have, on your needs. You can talk to and listen to any concerns you may be experiencing, them about any academic or and they will put you in touch with the people and pastoral issues you are services who can help you. facing, or be used as a reference when applying for jobs in the future. FURTHER NOTABLE UNIVERSITY SUPPORT Counselling Service: [email protected], www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service/ Disability Services: [email protected], www.dur.ac.uk/disability.support/ Durham Nightline: www.durhamnightline.com P A G E 0 7

HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

STREET-LIT ROUTES GETTING OUT AND AROUND SAFELY

Although Durham is a safe city, not all paths are lit up at night. For your own safety we strongly advise only walking along the street-lit routes highlighted by this map and avoiding walking along the river at night. We also recommend that you try to walk with at least one friend if possible.

P A G E 5 3 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021

RIVER SAFETY GETTING OUT AND AROUND SAFELY

Part of the attractiveness of Durham is the that flows around the peninsula of the Bailey, Cathedral and Castle.

Whilst it is to be enjoyed, despite its calm appearance, the risks and dangers are very real. The river can be fast moving making it difficult to swim with plenty of debris beneath the water line that is not clearly visible and in the winter, It can get particularly cold.

Take care at all times around the rivers. Never walk along riverbanks during hazardous weather conditions or at night.

P A G E 5 4 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 HEALTHCARE

REGISTERING WITH A LOCAL GP

You should ensure that you're registered with a local GP as soon as possible, to make sure you can access healthcare when you arrive in Durham, should you need it.

All new students can register with the Claypath and University Medical Group at www.campusdoctor.co.uk/durham via a quick and easy form. This form will ask for your NHS number. If you are a home student, you should have an NHS number which can be found on past prescriptions, a medical letter or by visiting the NHS website. International students can NHS Accident and Emergency apply without an NHS number. (also known as an emergency department or casualty) deal When filling out the application form, you will need to with genuine life-threatening enter your Durham term-time address, which will be (if emergencies. A&E you are a liver-in): departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hatfield College, North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3AT Durham's A&E department is located at the University If you do decide to register with a doctor in Durham, you Hospital of North Durham, will most likely be allocated to the Claypath and about a 10 minute drive from University Medical Group. More information can be found the city centre. here: http://www.durhamstudenthealth.co.uk/

TOP TIP: Some students may be eligible to receive help with health cost by qualifying for an HC1 certificate. The assessment and application are free, quick and easy. You can pick up a form at most pharmacies, GP practices and hospitals, or you can download one online. If successful, you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests and more.

If you are an international student and want to know more about how the NHS works for an international student, UKCISA provides a comprehensive

guide (www.ukcisa.org.uk). P A G E 5 5 DENTAL PRACTICES

Dental Services are available throughout Durham if you have a dental emergency, or need dental treatment. Here are a list of some local practices:

Dental Services are available throughout Durham if you have a dental emergency/ need dental treatment. Here are a list of some local practices:

Claypath Dental Practice (NHS) 71 Claypath, Durham 0191 386 5375 https://www.nhs.uk/services/dentist/claypath- dental-practice/X24553

Elvet Dental Practice (NHS) 18 Old Elvet, Durham 0191 384 8231 https://www.nhs.uk/services/dentist/elvet-dental- practice/V001357

Bupa Dental Care Durham (NHS or private) 2A Maynards Row, Durham 0191 384 4433 https://www.bupa.co.uk/dental/dental- care/practices/durham

P A G E 5 6 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

Generally, there are several vaccines that you may want to get when joining University, including the Meningitis ACWY, MMR, and the flu jab. You can get a jab at pharmacies, the hospital, or your local GP practice.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS: The coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines are safe and effective, they give you and others the best protection against Covid-19. We encourage all students to book their Covid-19 vaccinations as soon as possible.

The university statement and FAQs on Covid-19 are available at dur.ac.uk/coronavirus/applicants

UK Students The UK Government vaccination programme offered all adults the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination by the end of July 2021. Students who live in the UK are encouraged to have both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination before coming to Durham to start their studies.

If you have not been able to receive a second Covid-19 vaccination prior to arriving at the University, it is essential that you contact the medical practice that you have registered with in Durham to arrange this vaccination as we envision a high demand.

International Students What you must do when you arrive in from abroad depends on where you have been in the 10 days before you arrive, and whether you are fully vaccinated.

For more information, please visit the UK Border Control website.

Once living in the UK and registered with a doctor at a medical centre, international students will be able to access the Covid-19 vaccination free of charge.

P A G E 4 9 For more information, please visit the British Council website. P A G E 5 7 SEXUAL HEALTH

Sexual Health is covered by and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust who provide sexual health services across County Durham. They can help you with any questions or issues you may have. Sexual health encompasses the advice and services that are provided around contraception, relationships, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy and sexual and reproductive health.

GUM and CASH clinics These clinics are run by specially trained sexual health nurses, offering free contraception as well as confidential advice and testing and treatment for STIs. The local GUM clinic can be found on the 1st floor of the University Hospital of North Durham. Appointments are preferred and can be made by contacting the hub directly during opening days and times at 0191 333 2660.

They also hold queue and wait sessions which do not require an appointment on Mondays 9:00-15:30 and Wednesdays 9:00-11:30.

TOP TIP: Sign up for a C-card during Freshers' Week to get free sexual health supplies such as condoms and lube! Boots Market Place and Boots North Road are 2 of the 200 outlets where you can use your C-card in County Durham and Darlington.

P A G E 5 8 HATFIELD FRESHERS' 2021 FOR MORE SUPPORT RESOURCES SEE HATFIELD WELFARE'S STUDENT SIGNPOSTING HANDBOOK

Including information on:

Academic Support Bullying and Harassment Financial Hardship Chaplaincy The Counselling Service The DSU and Associations Sexual Misconduct and Violence Welfare Drop-ins Disability Support Livers-Out Support

Hatfield Welfare's

STUDENT SIGNPOSTING HANDBOOK

P A G E 5 9 www.hatfieldjcr.co.uk/welfare/Signposting-handbook