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.
About
The latest Chad's news, plus an overview of our history and profiles of staff, tutors and fellows.
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Research
Chad's has its own group of researchers who focus on issues surrounding social & economic wellbeing in the UK and abroad.
Alumni
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News
The 62nd Candlemas ball took place in the beautifully decorated grounds of Chad’s on Friday. Mini-decs who had spent the week … Continue reading Chad’s 62nd Candlemas Ball
On Sunday, 20 Chad’s students visited Newcastle to enjoy the Lunar New Year celebration. Second year student, Katya, shares her impressions … Continue reading Chad’s Celebrates Lunar New Year
How to capitalise on secondary markets in North East England & Cumbria A seminar organised by the Institute for Local Governance … Continue reading Consumption, Recycling and Waste
A new academic article by Professors Keith Shaw (Northumbria University) and Fred Robinson (Policy&Practice) shows that governance in the English regions … Continue reading Whatever happened to the North East?
As part of a small St. Chad’s outreach project, each week, a small group of St. Chad’s students venture out to … Continue reading St Chad’s Syrian Refugee Outreach Project
Congratulations to Chadsian Anna Hubbard and the DU Women’s Rugby Team which beat Newcastle (76-5) last night in a Floodlit Charity … Continue reading Durham’s Charity Rugby win!
Burns night formal last Thursday was fantastic! Freddie Bearn began the evening by piping in the guests at which the high table was … Continue reading Burns Night Formal
The Governing Body of St Chad’s College has three new members: John Marshall – Bishop of Newcastle’s nominee Alex McCallion – … Continue reading Recently Elected Governors
On Sunday Chadsians, family and friends all gathered to watch St Chad’s annual Advent Procession in the dim glow of a … Continue reading St Chad’s Advent Procession
Chad’s is well and truly in the Christmas spirit and what better way to kick off the festive season than with … Continue reading Chad’s Christmas Panto
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