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University College, Durham

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Template:Durham college University College, commonly known as Castle, is a college of the University of Durham in England. It is the oldest of Durham's colleges, founded in 1832. Since 1837 it has been housed in Durham Castle, which dates from 1097 and is the oldest University building in the world. It also forms part of a UNESCO World Hertiage Site with Durham Cathedral. The college still uses the aincient buildings, witth meals eaten in the medieval Great Hall, and the bar located in an 11th century undercroft.

About 100 students live in the castle itself; in addition to these the College maintains some other halls of residence in the surrounding area. These are; Moatside Court, which is a modern development mainly inhabited by first years; Owengate which is a series of inter-connected houses along the lane of the same name; and Bailey Court which faces similar accommodation belonging to Hatfield College. It previously owned Lumley Castle.

Home to around 600 undergraduates, Castle is medium-sized compared to Durham's other colleges. It is the most oversubscribed of the colleges by a considerable margin: in recent years there have been approximately fifteen times as many applicants as places.

The student body ("JCR") is governed by an elected Executive Committee. The head of the 'Exec' is the Senior Man (even when a female student holds the role), supported by several other officers. Regular JCR meetings are held to discuss and vote on important issues. There are several other elected non-executive officers such as Returning Officer, Fresher Rep, Sports Captain who organise other important college functions. The Senior Man meets regularly with college and university authorities to represent the JCR.

Univrsity College is oted for hoding the June Ball, an annual celebration at the end of every academic year.

Castle has an intense and legendary rivalry with nearby Hatfield College.

Notable alumni include Nasser Hussain, Harold Evans, Lucy Henman(Tim's wife) and Crispin Blunt MP.

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