34 OUR COLLEGES
College of St Hild and St Bede
Welcome to a historic college, large enough to provide a host of opportunities… One of the largest colleges, St Hild and St Bede is set in 16 acres of parkland. We are very close to the city centre, and our students enjoy use of our extensive grounds. Our surroundings are well used for events and entertainment, including College Day with a feast, entertainment and live music all day. Our sensational College Balls and formal dinners happen throughout the year (in recent years featured acts have included The Feeling, Scouting for Girls, Tinie Tempah and the Vengaboys). We have four tennis courts, a netball court, a squash court, a five-a-side football pitch and a boathouse (well situated on the river bank). We are also close to the University’s sport facilities and our participation rates (and success) in sports are among the highest in the University.
LARGE, SPACIOUS AND HISTORIC. 1,001 STUDENTS.
Our size means we have many societies, including the Environmental Society and Pond Society (who assist in the upkeep of our beautiful surroundings). Hild Bede is the only college with a full-size theatre that also functions as a cinema – used by our successful theatre group (HBT or Hild Bede Theatre) and our film society (Bede Film Soc), offering weekly screenings during term. We also have a Grade II listed Chapel, which hosts our talented chapel choir (who tour and have sung in St Paul’s Cathedral and at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle). While other colleges have a Junior Common Room (JCR), representing undergraduates, and a Middle Common Room (MCR) representing postgraduates, Hild Bede has a combined Common Room, which we call the Student Representative Council (SRC), representing all our undergraduate and postgraduate students. The SRC fosters a genuinely inclusive family atmosphere, which supports and develops our students’ activities. Why not come and be part of the Hild Bede family?
Meet Beccy “When deciding on a college, I knew I wanted quite a traditional college, with plenty of opportunities in sports and theatre. Hild Bede certainly offered these, being one of the largest colleges and with its 16 acres of parkland, beautiful buildings and incredible history, Hild Bede is perfect for me. College gives you so many more opportunities – whether it’s getting involved with clubs and societies, meeting new people, or for future prospects. The community created by a college just cannot be matched. You become so close to the people around you, it almost feels like a second family. It’s such a unique experience, to have so much freedom in what you do, and yet to be bound securely to a group of people you get to know so well. When I walk into Hild Bede, I feel instantly at home and I can’t help but smile.” Beccy Hodson, Geography student
CONTACTS:
Principal:
Professor Jan Clarke
T: +44 (0)191 334 8300 E: hildbede.college@durham.ac.uk W: www.durham.ac.uk/hild-bede
Vice-Principal and Senior Tutor:
Laura Todd
Bursar:
Chris Finnemore
@HildBedeSRC
HILD BEDE AT A GLANCE... Founded 1839/1858, amalgamated 1975 Fully catered during term-time UCAS code: 5 Location: Durham City