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| Alumni volunteering celebration |
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Alumni who support the University and Colleges in a non-financial way were invited back to Durham for a weekend to celebrate and recognise their invaluable work. If you are interested in supporting Durham University by offering your time and expertise to maintain and enhance the reputation of the University, get in touch at
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| Alumni LinkedIn – new group! |
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| The official Durham University Alumni group on LinkedIn has changed. Join now for alumni networking online. |
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| Commitment to community |
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| Durham University has reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners and neighbours, following a productive first community engagement event. |
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| Supporting young women to row for the top |
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| Durham University is helping local schoolgirls achieve their rowing ambitions. |
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| Universities unite to boost regional economy |
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Durham University is leading a new project which will see the North East of England’s universities join forces to commercialise research and boost the region’s economy, with £4.9m in Government funding.
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| Vice-Chancellor Reception in Paris |
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| Join Professor Stuart Corbridge, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University for an evening reception on Wednesday 2 May from 6pm at the exclusive Cercle De L'Union Interalliee club in Paris. |
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| Alumni Gathering in Stockholm |
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| Join Durham alumni volunteer Ben Robertson for fika in Stockholm on Sunday 6 May. |
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| Alumni Gathering in Cambridge |
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| Join Durham alumni volunteers Catriona Wilson and Celine Ophelders on Thursday 17 May at Hot Numbers cafe for an evening of live jazz music, drinks and snacks. |
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| Dr Peter Warburton OBE - Retirement Reception and Dinner |
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| Join fellow alumni Andrew Strauss, Gabby Logan and Ollie Phillips in celebrating Dr Peter Warburton’s transformational contribution to Durham sport. |
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| IAS London Debate: Structure and Quality of Life |
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| The Durham University Institute of Advanced Study public debate will take place on Thursday 24 May, at the Chartered Accountants Hall, in London. Panellists include: Bill Bryson OBE; Professor David Hunter; Professor Kimberley Brownlee and Professor Brett Smith. Chair: Dr Sam Hillyard |
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| Neville's Cross College Assocation Summer Reunion |
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Neville’s Cross College Association is pleased to invite former students of the college to the Summer Reunion on Saturday 7 July.
Final arrangements are being made to include a tour of Neville House, now the home of Ustinov College and named Sheraton House.
For more details, please contact Andy Noakes. |
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| View all upcoming events |
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| Check our events pages regularly for all of the upcoming alumni events across the world. |
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| Graham Barker - new High Sheriff |
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| Graham Barker (Law, Van Mildert, 1977-80) was sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Berkshire on 27 March. Graham was appointed to the role by the Queen during a meeting of the Privy Council at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony at Reading Crown Court was presided over by Lord Hughes of Ombersley (Law, Van Mildert, 1966-69). |
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| Class Notes |
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Jasper Cox (Economics, St Cuthbert's Society, 2008-11); Tom Pain (Accounting & Finance, John Snow, 2005-08 and Finance & Investment, Ustinov, 2008-09) and Peter Rawlinson (Business Finance, John Snow, 2004-08) have recently launched My Swft, a free travel concierge service over WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Kishva Ambigapathy (Politics, Ustinov, 2015-17) is the outgoing Chairman of the Commonwealth Youth Council and met with HRH Prince Harry and UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, to discuss the issues affecting the Commonwealth's young people.
Joyce Bergvelt (Chinese, Mary’s, 1984-88) published her first book in English. Lord of Formosa, a historical novel closely based on actual events, and tells the little-known story of seventeenth-century Taiwan under Dutch rule.
Dr David A Cross (Psychology, University College, 1970-73) has recently published Public Sculpture of Lancashire and Cumbria in the PMSA series with Liverpool University Press.
Carla Denyer (Mechanical Engineering, St Chad’s, 2005-09) is an elected city councillor in Bristol (Clifton Down ward, Green Party, elected May 2015), and a member of the University of Bristol Court. Through the two connected roles she recently celebrated a small victory – in response to a fossil fuel divestment campaign at Bristol University which she was heavily involved in, the university made a full divestment commitment last month.
Jacquetta Gomes (Economic History & Sociology, St Aidan’s, 1972-75) has been included in a Womens Firsts list under 2014 as Buddhist Fire Chaplain.
Julian Harrison (Music, Collingwood, 1988-91) has published A Year in Melancholia.
Jeannette Ng (English & History, Grey, 2004-08) has been nominated for the Campbell Award - one of the Oscars of SciFi and Fantasy writing.
Flo Perry (Chemistry, Collingwood, 2010-14) illustrated the book The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great: Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships, Life Online.
Ben Rowarth (Music, University, 2010-13) has been commissioned by the London Festival of Church Music to compose a new work, with performances in London and Durham - Tears of a Lover.
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The Chapel Choir of University College is very excited to announce the launch of its latest CD Christus Vincit. We would like to invite you and your guests to the official launch of the CD which will take place on Friday 18 May in the Senate Suite of University College.
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| Collingwood |
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| Our exciting new crowdfunding platform Pitch It is officially up and running, and CCBC are officially half way through their time scale to raise money for two new boats! |
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| Grey |
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| The weekend of 24 March saw an excellent reunion at Grey, with over 100 alumni returning. |
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| John Snow |
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| John Snow College look forward to their Annual College Dinner which will take place on Friday 4 May. This is a wonderful event where College can celebrate students' fantastic achievements and thank them for their ongoing contributions to college. |
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| St Aidan's |
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| Calling all Aidan's Honorary Life Members (HLMs), we need your help to fill some archival gaps! |
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| St John's |
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| You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Cranmer Diamond Jubilee in September with a service at Durham Cathedral. |
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| Stephenson |
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| Stephenson College’s alumni mentor system - Stevo Angels - will soon be seeing a revamp! This will include additions to feature the interests of our alumni as well as adding more benefits for our Angels.This is a great time to sign-up as an Angel! |
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| Ustinov |
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| The Ustinov BBQ is returning for one final iteration on the Howlands Farm site at 12-2pm on Saturday 7 July. We thought it would be nice to go out with a bang, so expect the biggest BBQ you’ve ever seen. Alumni, staff, and anybody who has ever experienced what it is to be a Ustinovian is welcome to attend and party the day away. |
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| Van Mildert |
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| Van Mildert College has a number of exciting reunions coming up – starting with a unique chance to explore with a local guide the historic wynds of old Edinburgh adjacent to the Royal Mile followed by suitable refreshments, and our Annual VMA Reunion Weekend, which remains as popular as ever! |
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| Department of Biosciences |
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| The Department of Biosciences has undergone a transformation in recent years. Our latest Brochure, provides a short overview of our recent activities and describes current staff research interests. |
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| Centre for Catholic Studies |
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| In May, Ushaw College commemorates the return of the English College from exile in Douai to English soil with a lecture by Revd Dr Peter Phillips. |
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| EasyPeasy Project Assessors |
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| The EasyPeasy Evaluation Project being run by the School of Education at Durham University is currently seeking assessors to go into nursery schools across England to assess 3-4 year old children. |
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