Van Mildert College, Durham
Van Mildert College is a college of Durham University in England. Founded in 1965, it takes its name from William Van Mildert, Prince-Bishop of Durham from 1826 to 1836 and a leading figure in the University's 1832 foundation. Originally an all-male college, it became co-educational in 1972 with the admission of female undergraduates.
Van Mildert College
A view of the main building and lake at Van Mildert College in 1971
Van Mildert bar
High Table at the Mildert Day Formal Meal in 2008
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