Van Mildert College, Durham University

Van Mildert College, Durham University Van Mildert College is a College of Durham University. We are a mixed college of ~ 1700 undergraduate and postgraduate students. What does to you?

Posts will often relate to student activities and events including our student enrichment programme, Dimensions. What does being part of a college community mean? Perhaps you have fond memories of your time at Mildert or perhaps you are about to join our community as a Fresher? Either way, we would like to hear from you - tell us what ! Full details about the key message

s associated with can be found on this page and also on the College website at https://www.dur.ac.uk/van-mildert.college/student-support/safetysupport/

16/06/2026

Calling all alumni! We’re hosting a special event for Van Mildert alumni in London next month. Check your email for an invitation

15/06/2026

It’s been a great weekend at Van Mildert College, with Principal’s Guest Night on Saturday, when we honour students who have made extraordinary contributions to the life of our community. We also competed in the Durham Regatta. Tonight is our Summer Ball - see you there!

11/06/2026

It’s Mildert Day - a day-long celebration of our college life. There will be performances all afternoon, inflatables, and a Ferris wheel! There’s an ice cream van and a barbecue later. Wear something yellow!

08/06/2026

Now that exams are over, we’re ready to celebrate at Van Mildert College. It’s Mildert Day on Thursday with live bands, inflatables, formal brunch and a barbecue. And then on Saturday we have Principal’s Guest Night, when we give awards to students who have made exceptional contributions to the college community.

VM Big Band joined with and for an evening of jazz at and Tom Mole and went along to listen.
05/06/2026

VM Big Band joined with and for an evening of jazz at and Tom Mole and went along to listen.

01/06/2026

Mildert Day is coming! It’s a day-long celebration of our College community with inflatables, a Ferris wheel, student bands all day, a barbecue and a Pimm’s bar outside. It’s free for all Mildert students, but you do have to pay for the formal brunch that kicks it off

18/05/2026

The puppies are coming! Come and pet a therapy dog at 2pm today and feel your exam stress melt away

11/05/2026

Exam season starts today. Here are five useful prompts for all Mildertians:
1) there are additional study spaces available in College
2) there are additional facilities if you want a snack or a hot drink
3) there are stress less events coming up
4) please be considerate of your neighbours during exam season
5) if you’re feeling stressed, talk to our support team.

Sports and societies dinner tonight.
07/05/2026

Sports and societies dinner tonight.

06/05/2026

Calling all alumni! This year’s reunion dinner will take place on Saturday 4 July 2026. Sign ups are open . Looking forward to seeing you there!

Address

Durham

Telephone

+441913347100

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Van Mildert College, Durham University posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to Van Mildert College, Durham University:

Shortcuts

Share