Stephenson College Community

Great to meet our new volunteers on the Lunar New Year 🧧 Schools Outreach Project! Volunteers will be volunteering in local primary schools and sharing their culture and traditions. .jcr .mcr .lynes

Stephenson students are warmly invited to the Stephenson College International Formal on Friday 18 November 2022. International Students’ Day is celebrated on 17 November, a very important occasion for universities across the globe. Though originally a day of commemoration of the more than 1,200 students from the University of Prague whose lives were taken in WWII, it is now marked by a number of universities as a non-political celebration of the multiculturalism of their international students and the contribution they make. Whether you are an international student or not, this promises to be a wonderful evening.

For full details and to sign up, click on the link in our bio. The deadline to sign up is Monday 7 November at 09.00am. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Stephenson College Squash


Squash is a really fun and exciting sport, which you can pick up really quickly without having ever played before. We run two training sessions every week, with a real range of abilities and everyone welcome. Our
training slots are 4-5 Tuesdays and 5-6 Wednesdays, with both sessions held at the Racecourse squash courts. There is absolutely no commitment needed; just come along whenever you are free for some games in a very relaxed environment.

We also play matches against other colleges most weekends, with one women’s team and two men’s teams, and our women’s team won the college league last year. It’s a really good chance to play different people and
get some competitive matches, and again there is no commitment or pressure to be available for games when you’re busy. We have enough fixtures that there are masses of opportunities to play, and people taking up the sport for the first time will be ready to
play very soon after starting.

We also have regular socials, with plans for this term including bar crawls, a team meal and a night in Newcastle. The socials are a really good way to get to know everyone in the society, just generally a great
night and a big part of what we do.

If you’re interested follow our Instagram for regular updates or email us at
[email protected] to be added to our mailing list.
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Make sure to check out Rocket Theatre Company’s first production of the academic year, “The Nether.”

The Nether is a virtual wonderland that provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity and indulge your every desire. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she
triggers an interrogation into the darkest corners of the imagination.

TW // Discussion of child sexual coercion // discussion of death // bright lights // some loud noises

This is a live performance staged in the Assembly Rooms Theatre on
26, 27 and 28 October, starting at 7.30pm.

Buy your ticket now! (link in bio) .theatre .jcr .mcr .lynes

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We enjoyed a fantastic talk by Dr Helen Goworek from last Monday, focusing on how we can reducing clothing waste. Dr Goworek gave us a fascinating insight into the fashion industry as well as practical actions we can all take to do our part. ♻️

Make sure to join us for our next Stephenson Ideas talk tomorrow from 7-8pm with Professor Ray Hudson! Walk-ins welcome. See you there!
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And here’s showing their support!
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Stephenson x Butler x South Women’s Rugby 🏉 showing racism the red card! .jcr .mcr .lynes .sabbs

.stevo proudly wear red all year round but especially today on Wear Red Day . Our sports teams are showing support for Show Racism the Red Card and the work they do through education to fight racism, injustice and hatred. First up, Phoenix Cheer!

Save the date! Stephenson College welcomes alumni to join us for our informal London After Hours event at The Counting House, 50 Cornhill, London EC3V 3PD on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 from 6 – 8pm.

This event will be hosted by the Principal, Professor Rob Lynes, and will be a great opportunity to come together and hear about recent developments at Stephenson College, reconnect with fellow alumni, and discuss our plans for the academic year and beyond.

The Counting House is situated close to Bank Underground station and we have reserved space in the main bar. You are welcome to join us for all or part of the event – it would be very helpful for attendees to register their interest in advance.

Please use the booking link in our bio to confirm your place. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Great to catch up with our .jcr Society Presidents this evening. Thanks for all you do in College! .societies

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Spag Bol Soc .spagbol.soc

We are one of Stephenson’s newest societies founded only in October 2021 and a society unique to Stephenson College! Through a shared passion of cooking Spag Bol, discussing how to cook it and what ingredients we
use and most importantly eating it as a community, Spag Bol Soc was created. One of the aims of our society is to teach others how to cook a cheap and healthy meal, and to share culinary ideas to make our food even more flavoursome, while living on a student
budget. We are passionate about sharing this with everyone and creating a closer community within Stevo. Not only will we eat Spag Bol, but we will organise social events such as post-spag bar crawls and the Spag Ball (the most anticipated event of the society’s
calendar). Last Year the Spag Ball was a huge hit where we had around 50 people turn up in formal wear, eat a delicious semi-formal Spag Bol meal, followed by a quiz and a live band on to top off the night. There’s no Stevo without Spag, Pasta La Vista!!

To get involved, DM us on Instagram!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Stephenson Boat Club

Stephenson Boat Club (GSCBC) is a relative newcomer to the college rowing scene, but we’ve got a strong season ahead. With our indoor and outdoor training sessions for both senior and novice rowers, we are aiming
to have a fully developed squad this year. Our seniors have been training already and are starting to wind up for the winter racing season. Our novices after all passing their swim test are working hard to learn the sport. With sessions in the indoor tank to learn technique and on the rowing machines to improve fitness, the squad will be ready for the summer regatta season. Although we have racing crews the training feel is still welcoming as all crews train together.

The future of the squad will see a busy summer of racing for both the novices and seniors. With our success in the novice 4+ and senior 8+ at Durham Regatta last summer we are hoping to better our performance and
win more races for Stephenson!

Alongside our training sessions we run regular socials for the crews to get to know each other. If you haven’t had the chance to join the boat club, follow our social pages
and Facebook
College
Boat Club 22/23 to get involved!
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Stephenson pumpkins ripening ready for Halloween! 🎃

Stephenson College is thrilled to announce its first Community Connections programme trip of the academic year to The Auckland Project on Saturday 22 October 2022. There are 30 spaces on the day trip and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Travel by coach and entrance fees to Auckland Castle are completely covered by College and are at no charge to participating students.

A symbol of authority and wealth, once home to the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham. Auckland Castle is one of the best-preserved bishops’ palaces in the whole of Europe and is at the centre of The Auckland Project. The Castle recently reopened after undergoing major conservation work, which has transformed its state rooms to their original Georgian Gothic splendour, as designed by the renowned English architect James Wyatt. A visit here can help us understand, perhaps for the first time, the fascinating history of the men who helped shape the country we live in today.

For full details and to sign up, click the link in our bio!

The deadline for registration is 12pm on Friday 21 October 2022.

Please note, the trip is for Stephenson College students only.
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The Windrush Scandal: What was it and how far back into history does it stretch?

Join us for our Stephenson Ideas x talk with Dr Juanita Cox on Monday 7 November. Dr Cox completed her PhD in Caribbean Studies with a focus on Edgar Mittelholzer (1909-1965) and the Shaping of his Novels, at the University of Birmingham in 2013. She is editor of Creole Chips and Other Writings (2018). Dr Cox was a Research Fellow on the project 'National, Identity and Belonging: An Oral History of the Windrush Generation and their Relationship to the British State (1948-2018).’ She is co-founder of Guyana SPEAKS (UK), a monthly community forum that is in its fourth year.

To register your attendance, please complete the short form (link in bio)!
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You still have chance to participate in the Durham Inspired Award! If you missed the information evening this week with Claire, our Durham Inspired Award Officer, you can book a drop in session with Claire next week in Platform 1. You can find out more about the Award, sign up to secure your place and receive your free t-shirt! This is a unique opportunity for Stephenson undergrads to strengthen your personal and professional skills with access to subject matter experts and your own personal development coach.

Book a drop in session with Claire by emailing
[email protected]
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Join us on Monday 24 October 2022 for the third talk in the series given by Professor Ray Hudson, Emeritus Professor in Durham University’s Department of Geography. Prof Hudson will look at how mining communities were formed and developed and what happened to mining communities when the last of the pits closed. Miners personified the age of industry, and their fate tells us something about the ending of a way of life and, thus, about how the extinction and survival bipolarity plays out at the societal level.

The talk will run from 7pm to 8pm with doors open at 6.30pm in the Saltwell Building, Stephenson College, DH1 3DE. All members of the DU community welcome.

To register your attendance, please complete the short form - link in bio.
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A full house for the first Stephenson Ideas talk of the term with Prof Peter Stone OBE! A fascinating insight into the work of the Blue Shield and what can and has been done to protect cultural property during armed conflict. Thanks to everyone who came to the talk, see you at the next one! .jcr .lynes .mcr

An exciting new volunteering project for this academic year! If you would like to volunteer on the Lunar New Year Schools Outreach Project, please complete the short registration form (link in bio). The information evening for this project will be held on 26 October from 18.15 – 19.15 in Platform 3, Stephenson College.

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Join us on Monday 17 October 2022 for our second Stephenson Ideas talk of the term with Dr Helen Goworek.

Dr Goworek joined Durham University in 2019 as an Associate Professor in the Business School, after previously working at the University of Leicester as MSc Marketing programme leader. She also has several years’ experience in buying and design management for retailers and manufacturers in the UK, in liaison with overseas suppliers.

Following the talk, all attendees are welcome to join a drinks reception with our speaker and other attendees.

To register your attendance, please complete the short form linked in our bio.
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All Stephenson students are warmly invited to our Locomotion Dinner on Thursday 27 October 2022.
We will celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights over a delicious two course dinner.

If you would like to attend please sign up via the link in our bio!

The RSVP deadline is Sunday 16 October 2022 at 23.59. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.grow.soc hard at work planting 25kg of daffodil bulbs! 🌸 🪴
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True success at Durham is more than obtaining a degree certificate! The Durham Inspired Award provides a fantastic opportunity for Stephenson undergraduate students to develop their knowledge and graduate skills as well as understand the value of your extra-curricular experiences. The Award will take you 12-18 months to complete. You will get unique access to skills experts, have your own personal development coach and be provided with a range of self-reflection tools. Interested in finding out more? Come along to the information evening in Platform 3 on Wednesday 12 October from 17.30 – 18.30. Sign up via the link in our bio!
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We can’t wait for our first Formal of the new academic year! This is sure to be a fantastic evening where current students and staff come together to celebrate our College Scholars and their academic achievements. We will also mark the fantastic contribution of our JCR Exec and Frep team over the welcome and orientation period. Post-Formal entertainment will be provided by the JCR with some wonderful band performances lined up. All students are welcome to sign up for the Formal but priority will be given to returning students.

To sign up, please click on the link in our Insta bio!
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Maiya, Rob and Charles all dressed up and ready to process for Matriculation! .mcr .jcr .lynes

Nula and Yogi, everyone’s favourite members of Stephenson College! 🐶 .jcr .mcr

A lovely morning spent welcoming our Freshers who live out of College! .jcr .mcr .lynes