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University College, Durham
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name = University College, Durham |
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caption = Durham Castle gatehouse |
title = Master |
head = Professor Maurice Tucker |
founded = 1832 |
location = Palace Green |
students = ~600 undergrad, ~25 postgrad |
motto_l = Non nobis solum |
motto_e = "Not for ourselves alone" |
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University College', commonly known as 'Castle, is a
University of Durham of the
University of Durham in
England. It is the oldest of Durham's colleges, founded in 1832. Since
1837 it has been housed in
Durham Castle, which dates from
1097 and is the oldest University building in the world. It also forms part of a
UNESCO World Heritage Site with
Durham Cathedral. The college still uses the ancient buildings, with meals eaten in the medieval Great Hall, and the bar located in an
11th century undercroft.
A total of approximately 600
undergraduates attend the college, making it slightly smaller than the average Durham college. Of these students, around 100 students live in the castle itself; in addition to these the College maintains some other halls of residence in the surrounding area. These are: Moatside Court, which is a modern development mainly inhabited by first years; Owengate which is a series of inter-connected houses along the lane of the same name; Cosin's Hall on
Palace Green; and Bailey Court which faces similar accommodation belonging to
Hatfield College. The college previously owned
Lumley Castle, which it used as an accommodation block.
It remains the most popular college for applications, with around fifteen students applying for every available place.
The student body ("
Junior Common Room") is governed by an elected Executive Committee. The head of the 'Exec' is the
Junior Common Room") is governed by an elected Executive Committee. The head of the 'Exec' is the
Senior Man (even when a female student holds the role), supported by several other officers. Regular JCR meetings are held to discuss and vote on important issues. There are several other elected non-executive officers such as Returning Officer, Fresher Rep and Sports Captain who organise other important college functions. The Senior Man meets regularly with
college and
university authorities to represent the JCR.
The graduate community at Castle is active and the activities of the
MCR are many and varied. In paticular, they organize events such as the college's entry into the inter-collegiate
University Challenge competition, which acts as trials for the university's team.
The Senior Common Room, for academics and tutors attached to Castle, is a vibrant community. Its central events are the formal meals, often followed by a guest speaker.
Castle has an intense and legendary rivalry with nearby
Hatfield College.
University College June Ball
University College is noted for holding The June Ball, an
annual celebration on
Midsummer's Night at the end of every academic year. It is the social highlight of the academic year and the most exclusive and prestigious event in
Durham University. It has been described by the
Guardian as one of the top 10 nights out in all of England. Tradition dictates that its theme remains closely hidden till the doors to the Castle open. It is sometimes known as 'The
May Ball of the
North'.
Notable alumni
- Robert William Bilton Hornby, antiquarian and priest in York
- Harold Evans, journalist and writer who was editor of The Sunday Times from 1967 to 1981
- Lucy Henman, wife of Tim Henman
- Crispin Blunt, MP for Reigate
- Timothy Laurence, Husband of Anne, Princess Royal
- Phil de Glanville, Captain of England national rugby union team 1996-1997External links
- University College official website
- University College JCR undergraduate student organisation
- University College MCR postgraduate student organisation
- University College SCR staff organisation
- The June Ball website of The June Ball
- The Undie website of the Univeristy College Bar
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