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August 2019

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Dunelm Magazine

Read this year's Dunelm Magazine online. What's been going on at Durham and what our global alumni community has been up to.

Summer Congregation

Congratulations to all our students who graduated at Summer Congregation 2019. Watch our short film to remind you of yours!

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Summer Honorary Degrees

Alumni Professor Michelle Simmons, Lord Anthony Hughes, Jon Boden, Professor Elspeth Garman and Robert Gillespie were all recognised for their inspiring achievements.

The Difference You Make: Celebrating our AMI Scholars’ First Year at Durham

Learn how our inaugural AMI Scholars are aiming to follow the positive example of Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, the inspiration behind our AMI Women in Technology Scholarships.

Malaysian Minister of Education visits Durham

The University hosted a visit by the Malaysian Minister of Education, Durham alumnus, Dr Maszlee Malik (Middle East and Islamic Studies, Josephine Butler College, 2007-11) to celebrate a new partnership that will see an important collection of diplomat papers digitised for study in South East Asia.

Meet our new Executive Deans

We are pleased to confirm that we have successfully appointed to the three new Executive Dean roles, to join our community of extraordinary people.

Meet our new Heads of College

Four are replacing existing Heads who are either retiring or moving to a different role within the University; and one is to be the founding Head of our newest college, South College – the first to be added to Durham for thirteen years.

Events

New York Gala 2019 - Thursday 5 December

Launch day for ticket sales is fast approaching for this signature alumni event. Keep an eye on your inboxes over August to take advantage of early bird discounts. We can now confirm that the extraordinary and inspirational Henry Timms (History, Collingwood College, 1995-98), new president and CEO of The Lincoln Centre and co-founder of the global philanthropic movement #GivingTuesday will be our keynote speaker for this special black-tie event. This year we gather at the beautiful and grand Prince George Ballroom, which is an experience of stepping back in time to the early 1900s. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the alumni office.

China Tour - September 2019

Annual Beijing Mid-Autumn Festival Reception - Friday 20 September
Afternoon Tea in Shanghai - Sunday 22 September
Alumni Reception in Shenzhen - Wednesday 25 September
Hong Kong 'Inspiring the Extraordinary' Alumni Panel - Thursday 26 September

US Tour - September 2019

As well as the Washington DC Government, Law and Politics Career Networking Event there are plans for events in Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
Keep an eye out on your inboxes for more details - coming soon.

Birmingham Alumni Meetup

Join the alumni team on Wednesday 28 August, 6-8pm at the Pitcher and Piano for an evening of drinks, nibbles and good times.

Dunelm Society AGM

Dunelm Society's AGM will be held at the Oriental Club at 7pm on Tuesday 29 October. To book your free place please email Sandra.

Edinburgh Fringe

There are lots of Durham student shows going to the Fringe this year. Check them out if you're up there.

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Alumni

Dunelm Ottawa

Jack Lindsey (Psychology, Van Mildert College, 1966-69) reported on his time at the Canadian British High Commissioners Garden Party that was held for British University alumni.

HOGGS - Hatfield Impressions - 50 Years On

United through a love of golf, banter, reminiscences and the occasional pint, the HOGGS have been meeting for an annual golf tour for the last 12 years and this time arranged for it to be in Durham to mark the anniversary.

Class Notes

Clare Agnew nee Buxton (Archaeology/Ancient History, St Mary’s College, 1979-82) was High Sheriff of Norfolk March 2019 – March 2020

Alumnus Robert Buckland QC MP (Law, Hatfield College, 1987-91) has been appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.

Alumnus Bishop John Wilson (Theology, Graduate Society, 1999-04) has been appointed as Archbishop of Southwark.

Ryan Jessop (Mathematics, Josephine Butler College, 2014-17) has received a second national award win for his innovative contribution to industry-leading intent data management platform, Carbon DMP.

Malcolm (Irish) Mitchell (Education, College of St Hild and St Bede College, 1966-69) Is currently the president of Scottish Golf who look after 600 golf clubs in Scotland.

Get Involved

Dunelm Days 2019

There are currently thirty events across the world confirmed for the global alumni celebration, Dunelm Days in November. If you can't see one near you, why not get involved and host an event?

Lumiere's Got Talent: Take Part in a New Artwork

We’re proud to be sponsoring Lumiere, the UK’s largest light festival, when it returns to Durham in November 2019, and we’re very excited to announce we’ll be hosting an innovative installation at one of our Colleges.

Colleges

Collingwood College

Team Collingwood are proud to have retained the Inter-collegiate sports trophy for the 8th year in a row. CCAFC were awarded Club of the Year, and Collingwood Women’s Squash A Team were awarded Team of the Year. CCAFC also won the award for Best Student Run Event for their 24 hours of football, which raised over £7000 for CALM.

College of St Hild and St Bede

Read the latest issue of the Hild Bede Bugle.

Hatfield College

Join us for our annual Reunion Weekend, 20-22 September with special guest Mr Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter. Our all-new Lioness sculpture, commissioned in celebration of 30 years of women students at Hatfield will also be on display for the first time.

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John Snow

Take a look at the John Snow newsletter to find out what has happened in the final term at John Snow.

Josephine Butler College

Save the date for our event that will be on Saturday 7 September in London. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details.

St Cuthbert's Society

The latest issue of the Cuthbert’s Chronicle, our biannual alumni magazine, is out now! Read your copy today for the latest news, events, and features from Cuth’s.

St John's College

Why not join fellow Johnians for a walk down memory lane at one of our reunions this September? As well as checking out the usual haunts, you’ll have the chance to view the newly opened LRC.

St Mary's College

Come and join our St Mary’s College Society Reunion as our alumni from across the years celebrate in style in one big event commemorating the centenary of St Mary’s College receiving College status. Join past principals and reminisce with our great alumni community.

Trevelyan College

We are in the process of relaunching ConnHexions, our alumni mentoring programme. ConnHexions connects current students and recent graduates with Trevelyan alumni working in the industries in which they are interested. Full details will be circulated in Michaelmas, however you can express initial interest or make enquiries by contacting trevelyan.development@durham.ac.uk

Ustinov College

It’s been a busy month at Ustinov College, with the Ustinov Annual Conference, GCR BBQ and alumni events in Durham!

Van Mildert College

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another fantastic VMA Alumni Reunion Weekend in July! We all enjoyed a wonderful weekend, reconnecting with fellow Mildertians and celebrating the successes of the College over the past year. The Van Mildert Association has many more exciting events planned over the next few months, including an event in London in October, more information will follow soon!

Departments

History

Please get in touch if you would like to help with a History Department website project. We are planning to add profiles of some of our alumni to the Department website so that current and prospective students can get an idea of the range of careers available to our graduates. Please contact the Head of Department, Sarah Davies if you would like to be involved.

Combined Social Sciences

Read the latest Combined Social Sciences letter here:

Benefits

Hotel Indigo

By registering for a Dunelm account, you can gain access to exclusive alumni benefits such as discounted stays at Hotel Indigo Durham in the Old Shire Hall building.

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