Collingwood College, Durham
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Collingwood College is a college of Durham University
in England
. It is the second largest of Durham's undergraduate colleges. Founded in 1972 as the first purpose-built, mixed-sex college in Durham, it is named after the mathematician Sir Edward Collingwood
(1900-70), who was also for a time Chair of the Council of Durham University.
city centre, on South Road. The steep incline of this road leads to Collingwood and the surrounding colleges being commonly referred to as 'Hill' colleges. Extended in 1994, Collingwood now has over a thousand students allocated to it, and approximately 550 bed spaces within the college. Not all students live in college during their time at the university, but all students in their first year and the majority of those in their final year are allocated a place.
The college is also a popular venue for academic conferences and other commercial events, often arranged and marketed by Event Durham. The income from these is used by the Colleges' Division to maintain and enhance college bedrooms and other facilities.
In June 2011 contractors began building work on a new gymnasium on the college campus, which will replace the existing gym once completed.
James started teaching the local special ed children in 1978 where he met a young child under the name Kurt bernardin, James helped Kurt finish his grade 10 certificate with passing grades in
'maths, english, art and religion'
James fettes will forever be known as one of the greatest professors this college has ever seen.
As with all colleges in Durham, the students organise and democratise themselves by creating and running a body known as the Junior Common Room, or more commonly JCR. All students of the college are JCR members unless they specifically request otherwise. The JCR is a constituent member of the Durham Students' Union
which in turn is a constituent member of the National Union of Students. Thus, all student members of Collingwood are NUS members as well. Each year the JCR is managed by a democratically elected President; the current President for 2010-11 is Phil Davies.
The college has a number of sports clubs, for example:
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
in England
England
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. It is the second largest of Durham's undergraduate colleges. Founded in 1972 as the first purpose-built, mixed-sex college in Durham, it is named after the mathematician Sir Edward Collingwood
Edward Collingwood
Sir Edward Foyle Collingwood CBE FRS FRSE DL was an English mathematician and scientist.He was a member of the Eglingham branch of a prominent Northumbrian family, the son of Col. Cuthbert Collingwood of the Lancashire Fusiliers, whose family seat was at Lilburn Tower, near Wooler, Northumberland...
(1900-70), who was also for a time Chair of the Council of Durham University.
Campus
The college is located to the south of DurhamDurham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
city centre, on South Road. The steep incline of this road leads to Collingwood and the surrounding colleges being commonly referred to as 'Hill' colleges. Extended in 1994, Collingwood now has over a thousand students allocated to it, and approximately 550 bed spaces within the college. Not all students live in college during their time at the university, but all students in their first year and the majority of those in their final year are allocated a place.
Facilities
Although most Durham colleges are not used for teaching purposes, the college is equipped with a moderate library, music practice rooms and public computing facilities. Other welfare and entertainment facilities exist, including a bar, student-run shop, coffee shop, gym, television room, several common rooms and various provisions for sports. During the summer of 2006, the music rooms were converted into a fully equipped recording studio, with a new JCR officer position being created to run it.The college is also a popular venue for academic conferences and other commercial events, often arranged and marketed by Event Durham. The income from these is used by the Colleges' Division to maintain and enhance college bedrooms and other facilities.
In June 2011 contractors began building work on a new gymnasium on the college campus, which will replace the existing gym once completed.
Student organization
Professor James fettes, the founder of this college in 1972 was a great aspect to this outstanding school.James started teaching the local special ed children in 1978 where he met a young child under the name Kurt bernardin, James helped Kurt finish his grade 10 certificate with passing grades in
'maths, english, art and religion'
James fettes will forever be known as one of the greatest professors this college has ever seen.
As with all colleges in Durham, the students organise and democratise themselves by creating and running a body known as the Junior Common Room, or more commonly JCR. All students of the college are JCR members unless they specifically request otherwise. The JCR is a constituent member of the Durham Students' Union
Durham Students' Union
The Durham Students' Union is a body, set up as the Durham Colleges Students’ Representative Council in 1899 and renamed in 1969, with the intention of representing and providing welfare and services for the students of the University of Durham in England.-Location:DSU occupies and manages Dunelm...
which in turn is a constituent member of the National Union of Students. Thus, all student members of Collingwood are NUS members as well. Each year the JCR is managed by a democratically elected President; the current President for 2010-11 is Phil Davies.
The college has a number of sports clubs, for example:
- Collingwood College Boat ClubCollingwood College Boat ClubCollingwood College Boat Club is the rowing club of Collingwood College, part of Durham University.CCBC was formed in the early 1980s and is housed in the St...
- Collingwood College Rugby Football Club
- Collingwood College Cricket Club
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, Documentary maker, writer and adventurer - Stephen RowbothamStephen RowbothamStephen Christopher Rowbotham is a British rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in double sculls. Rowbotham was educated at Clifton College and Durham University where he switched from tennis to rowing, having previously represented the UK in tennis....
, Olympic rower - Nick Holtham, vicar of St. Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Squaure and Bishop-designate of Salisbury
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Former Principals
- Peter C. Bayley (1972 - 1978)
- Dr Anthony Tuck (1978 - 1987)
- Prof. Gerald Blake (1987 - 2001)
- Prof. Jane Taylor (2001 - 2007)
- Prof. F. Edward Corrigan, FRS (2008 - 2011)
External links
- Collingwood College official website
- Collingwood College JCR undergraduate student organisation
- Collingwood College MCR postgraduate student organisation
- Collingwood College SCR postgraduate student and staff organisation