University College, Durham
University College, informally known as Castle, is the oldest constituent college of the University of Durham in England. Centred on Durham Castle on Palace Green, it was founded in 1832 by William van Mildert, Bishop of Durham. As a constituent college of Durham University, it is listed as a higher education institution under section 216 of the Education Reform Act 1988. Almost all academic activities, such as research and tutoring, occur at a university level.
Durham Castle, University College
The Great Hall of University College in the late 19th century
The Tunstall Chapel
The Keep as seen from Palace Green in 1973.
Colleges of Durham University
The Colleges of Durham University are residential colleges that are the primary source of accommodation and support services for undergraduates and postgraduates at Durham University, as well as providing a focus for social, cultural and sporting life for their members, and offering bursaries and scholarships to students. They also provide funding and/or accommodation for some of the research posts in the University. All students at the University are required to be members of one of the colleges.
University College, the oldest of the 17 Durham Colleges
The North Bailey - where some colleges are situated
St John's College, one of the two Recognised Colleges
St Mary's College, the oldest of the hill colleges