//]]>. [7] Bishop William van Mildert, one of the founders of the university, had intended for the castle to be given to the college. St Aidan's College is a college of the University of Durham in England. It was originally named the Durham Castleman's Society. [19] The blue field with the gold cross and four lions are the arms of the Diocese of Durham, the mitres represent the Bishop and St. Cuthbert's cross is included as Durham Cathedral is dedicated to, and is the resting place of St. Cuthbert. This section of the college developed a spirit of its own and is still remembered today through activities such as the Lumley Run. It has helped fund a number of projects in the college, including the accommodation at Moatside Court and Fellows Garden, as well as the West Courtyard Common Room. [45]. There have been thirteen Masters of University College since the college was established in the 1830s. The rivalry is maintained by student pranks and tricks and in various intercollegiate sporting events. Regular JCR meetings are held to discuss and vote on important issues. The college was the smallest in Durham university, with just 34 undergraduates in 1928, cite book last = Jones first = Edgar title = University College, Durham: A Social History publisher = Edgar Jones year = … Houses in Owengate, the oldest of which dates back to the 16th century. [15] Moatside Court was instead developed, and meant that all the college's students were now housed within five minutes of the main castle. Learning and wellness resources for students to continue their Duke education online, Duke scholars are working to advance our understanding of COVID-19 as well as address issues from a variety of disciplines, Explore resources for faculty and find information about flexible course design and delivery, Get the latest updates from Duke Health, information on healthcare resources and answers to frequently asked questions, A collection of resources for staff and faculty working remotely. Robinson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. Fox-Davies, Arthur Charles, 1871–1928. [30] Around these are student accommodation, the Lowe Library, and kitchens. [36]. Tradition dictates that its theme remains closely hidden until the doors to the Castle open. Maurice Edwin Tucker is a leading British sedimentologist, specialising in the field of carbonate sedimentology, more commonly known as limestones. The student bar of University College is called the Undercroft Bar (known colloquially as The Undie), due to its location in an 11th-century Undercroft. Furthermore, events in the university timetable may result in their cancellation. [16] Since this time the college has become fully mixed, with undergraduate numbers expanding to nearly seven hundred. Weekly formal dinner in the great medieval dining hall of University College (The Castle) at the University of Durham. The inter-war years were transformative for Castle. University College, informally known as Castle, is a college of Durham University in Durham, England. Around 150 students are accommodated within Durham Castle. The Victorian minstrel's gallery at the southern end of the hall is now used a student study space. [35]. All those attending the formal must stand when the High Table enters, when grace is being said or sung, and when the Senior Student is bowing out. [39] It remains the most popular college in Durham for applications, with around 27 students applying for every available place. Membership is open to anyone with academic ties to the college, and its aim is create a wider Castle community beyond its immediate students. Durham Castle, the home of University College, viewed from the west. It’s the leading resource on the worldwide residential college movement. [10] Enrolment numbers continued to fluctuate. To the west of the courtyard is the medieval Great Hall, still used as a dining room by students and staff.