St Chad’s is one of the oldest and most popular colleges in Durham. Established in 1904 as an Anglican foundation, Chad’s today welcomes students of all faiths and beliefs to study for the whole range of Durham University degrees. With nearly 400 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate students, we are a small, human-sized community with an excellent reputation as a college where students will be both challenged and supported.
Most years, our students achieve amongst the highest academic results in Durham. We have a vibrant intellectual culture including excellent library resources and study space, as well as our own Research Unit – Policy and Practice – which focuses on issues of inclusion and justice.
St Chad’s is a progressive, enterprising college, home to students from all over the world, and from all parts of the UK, from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our motto is “non vestra sed vos” – “not what you have but who you are”. St Chad’s is a community known for its quirkiness, where all kinds of diversity is respected and where you will be valued, just as you are, and encouraged to develop into all you can be.
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VACANCY – CHEF
St Chad’s is committed to delivering the highest possible standards of service to all its stakeholders, and we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef to work in our college. The role of Chef is a key post in ensuring this objective is maintained across the College.
The post holder will work closely with the Hospitality & Conference Manager and will be expected to build and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of people including staff, students and commercial clients.
Details HERE
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Third Sector Trends is a longitudinal study which was established in 2008. As such it is the longest running research programme … Continue reading Third Sector Trends 2018-2020
Today IPPR North publishes a new report on volunteering in Northern England by Professor Tony Chapman, Policy&Practice and Jack Hunter, Senior … Continue reading The Value of Volunteering in the North.
People are often confused by the complexity of civil society. For example there are so many ways of describing what is … Continue reading How do community businesses compare with other voluntary and community organisations?
Devising visible strategies to address hidden problems A seminar organised by the Institute for Local Governance at MEA House, Newcastle,Friday 7th … Continue reading Tackling loneliness and isolation in Northern England
Perspectives on the purpose of town centres in North East England: A seminar organised by the Institute for Local Governance at … Continue reading Whose town centre is it anyway?
St Chad’s College Lecture, Thursday 18 October 6.00-7.00pm, Williams library. ‘The Comprehensive University: why we need to rethink academic selection in … Continue reading The comprehensive university
As Policy&Practice gear up for the fifth wave of the Third Sector Trends study in 2019 across North East England, it … Continue reading Generosity Festival for the North East
In recent years, debates on social mobility have been dominated by discussion about access to elite higher education institutions. The danger … Continue reading Real goals for real people?
Interactions between businesses, public authorities and charities. A seminar organised by the Institute for Local Governance at Council Chamber, Hartlepool Civic … Continue reading Securing a future for community business
Interactions between communities, public authorities and charities. A seminar organised by the Institute for Local Governance Middlesbrough Town Hall, The Old … Continue reading Approaches to the settlement of refugees and migrants in Northern England
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