Trevelyan College was founded in 1966 and was named after George Macauley Trevelyan, a British historian and academic who served as Chancellor of Durham University in his retirement. Our history shapes who we are as a college and what we’re building for tomorrow…

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Mission of Trevs MCR

Trevelyan initially opened as an all-women’s college in order to promote greater diversity within the university. As Trevelyan’s postgraduate community, we recognise the inherently valuable perspectives that each person holds as we strive to create an environment that embraces the power in sharing who we are with one another to challenge and encourage ourselves and our respective communities.

You belong here.

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“Trevelyan is a small, progressive college known for its friendliness — and its distinctively hexagonal architecture. Trevelyan College encourages every student to venture out of their comfort zone and be the best that they can be, promoting an environment of support, inclusion and curiosity.”

- Prof Adekunle Adeyeye, Trevelyan College Principal

Notable Alumni

  • Dianne Hayter, Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (former General secretary of the Fabian Society)

  • Sophie Hosking (Olympic gold medalist in rowing)

  • Rachel Squire (former labour MP)

  • Minette Walters (thriller writer)

  • Lucy Beresford (writer, psychotherapist and media commentator)

  • Mo Mowlam (former cabinet minister)

  • Dame Jill Black (Lord Justice of Appeal)

  • Joy Carter (Vice-Chancellor, University of Winchester)

  • Pippa Greenwood (garden expert)