Welcome week 2026 schedule
Wednesday 23 September
College move-ins
College · 10:00 — 19:00
Helpers will be available to help those who are moving into college
The MCR will have a table in reception during this time
Please come along to say hi and we can help with any questions!
Taste of trevs welcome
Mowlam room · 20:00 — 22:00
Welcome social featuring typical British snacks, and others from around the world
If you need help finding the common room, just ask an MCR Frep during the day and we can show you there
Anyone arriving to college late, just send a message on the chat and we can come and help!
Thursday 24 September
College move-ins
College · 10:00 — 19:00
Helpers will be available to help those who are moving into college
The MCR will have a table in reception during this time
Please come along to say hi and we can help with any questions!
Durham deep dive
Mowlam room · 16:00 — 18:00
An introduction to Durham, including info on the best places for shopping and how to get around, followed by trivia
Snacks provided
Dinner at Happiness 2
Town centre · 19:00 — 21:00
Following the deep dive, we will head into town for dinner at Happiness 2 on North Road
We will pay for the table cover charge
Friday 25 September
MCR photo/ college matriculation/ welcome dinner/ evening ents
College · 16:00 — 23:00
We will be having our annual photo taken of the entire MCR on the back lawn. Returning postgrads and new associates are invited to attend
Postgraduate students are invited to join for a formal in the dining hall following college matriculation
After the welcome formal, we will have some live music and games in the bar for people to enjoy
Saturday 26 September
Tour of Durham town centre
Town centre · 14:00 — 16:00
We will be heading into town from Trevs to show people around local shops, indoor markeplace, and to go in the cathedral
This will be followed by a trip to a café
Indoor games
College, JKH · 19:30 — 21:00
There will be games including badminton and table tennis set up in the JKH sports hall
We will make a trip to the college bar following to celebrate our collective sporting prowess
Sunday 27 September
Botanic gardens walk
Botanic gardens · 11:00 — 13:00
We will go for a morning walk around the Botanic Gardens
Quiz night
Mowlam room · 20:00 — 22:00
There will be a relaxed quiz in the Mowlam room and there will be a small prize for the winning team
Monday 28 September
SU Postgrad Quiz
Dunholm House · 19:00 — 21:00
We will be heading to the SU this evening for a quiz along with PGs from across the uni
Teams will be organised by college
Tuesday 29 September
Consent talks session
College, Dowrick · 09:00 — 09:30
Consent talks information session in the Dowrick, hosted by college student support
Attendance is required
Trip to Beamish Museum
Beamish · 09:30 — 15:00
We will be travelling via local busses to Beamish open air museum
Following the consent talks, a group will gather at Trevs at 9:30 and walk to the bus station
Year tickets will be heavily subsidised for those who have paid the MCR levy
Arts and Crafts Night
Mowlam Room · 20:00 — 22:00
We will do some arts and crafts, led by the freps
All supplies provided by us!
Wednesday 30 September
University matriculation
Durham Cathedral · 09:30 — 13:00
Join us for a Durham tradition: matriculation in the cathedral!
We will be gathering at college early to then process down to the cathedral
Following this, there will be a free BBQ at college for everyone
JCR bop
College · 20:00 — 23:00
We will be joining the JCR for their annual bop — a night of live music and ents
Thursday 1 October
Inter-MCR Boat Party
Town centre, Prince Bishop boat · 19:30 — 22:00
We will be joining Butler MCR for an inter-MCR boat party in town on the prince bishop
Friday 2 October
Bowling
Lane7 · 19:00 — 21:00
To round out the week, we will be heading for an evening of bowling at Lane 7
The cost will be part subsidised for MCR levy payers