Grey College Alumni Association

20/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death on May 9th , after a short illness, of Prof. Martyn Chamberlain , Master of Grey College and Professor of Applied Physics at Durham between 2003 and 2011.
Martyn's funeral will be held at Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0PH at 12 noon on Thursday 4th June 2026.
If you wish to attend, please e-mail [email protected] , not later than Monday 25th May .
It is possible that the service may be streamed, and details will be provided when available

29/04/2026

Prof. W.G. Hale

It is with sadness that we have to report the death on 27th April of Professor W.G. (Bill) Hale at the age of 91 . Bill was one of the first students (the 'aboriginals' as they called themselves) to join Grey when it opened in 1959.In those days , students had to pass an interview with one of the College Officers, and Bill used to smile as he recalled his interview with Syd Holgate , the founding Master of Grey . They were both Hatfield alumni and keen cricketers, in fact the 'interview' took place over several bowling changeovers during a match in which Bill played with Syd as an umpire.
Bill duly joined Grey, completing his PhD in 1962 , playing lots of cricket and serving as the second Senior Man in 1960-61.
On his retirement from Liverpool University as Professor of Zoology, Bill became one of the first Trustees of Grey College (only standing down when he reached 80) and his contribution to Grey over the years was recognised when he was made an Honorary Fellow of Grey College.
We extend our condolences to Bill's family on behalf of all the Grey-men and -women who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Picture courtesy of Sacristry Press

07/02/2026

Family dilemma as County Durham rugby brothers play for club and country on same day.
Guy Pepper makes his Six Nations debut on Saturday as older brother Max starts as scrum half for Bristol Bears.

02/02/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT GREY COLLEGE
Grey College is recruiting an Alumni Engagement Co-ordinator, funded by an alumni donation.
This is a one-year fixed term position. The role involves liaising with our alumni and planning events and communications, as well as supporting alumni engagement more broadly. The job description and details of how to apply are at this link. Applications close on 12th Feb.
https://durham.taleo.net/careersection/du_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=25001858&lang=en

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Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

20/01/2026

DURHAM REUNION 2026 - April 17th -19th

Bookings can now be made for this year's event in College -
https://pay.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and-common-rooms/GC/grey-college-reunion-2026
When you book, you will be asked if you are happy for your name to be added to a list of those attending - this is something which we have asked for in the past, in the hope that it will encourage more alumni to make the pilgrimage back to Grey.

Bookings will close at 9.00 am on 30th March 2026 , and cancellations can be made up to that point

It is a great opportunity to visit College and Durham, and to reconnect with friends. We have added an optional additional session into the programme for you to connect with college staff and friends in the afternoon of the reunion dinner.

09/01/2026

04/11/2025

Advance warning - save these dates ! The 2026 Durham reunion will be held in College between 17th and 19th April 2026.
See you there ?

30/09/2025

Based in or near London ? Would you like to have a drink with other Grey alumni and the Principal & Vice-Principal in November ? Have a look at the invitation below , and remember - places are limited , so respond soon !!

30/09/2025

Welcome to this years' Grey freshers !