College Officers

The College Officers are the senior management of the College,  responsible to the University and College Council for the smooth, safe and effective running or all aspects of the college.

Principal - Adrian Simpson

Telephone 0191 33 (47261)

Email - adrian.simpson@durham.ac.uk

Adrian has overall managerial responsibility for the College. He chairs a number of the committees, works directly with the other college officers, liaises with the executive committees of the various 'common rooms' in the College and is the final court of appeal in College on many matters including disciplinary cases. In addition to his role within the College, he is Reader in Mathematics Education, with particular research interests in advanced mathematical thinking.

Senior Tutor & Vice-Principal - Jill Tidmarsh

Telephone 0191 33 (47262)

Email - j.w.tidmarsh@durham.ac.uk

Jill deals with admissions and oversees all student welfare in the College. She also deals with any harassment concerns and student disciplinary issues. Jill has drop in hours and time set aside for urgent inquiries.

Bursar - Des O'Neill

Telephone 0191 33 (47265)

Email - d.s.o'neill@durham.ac.uk

Des manages the operational, financial and logistical side of the College. He ensures that we spend our funds wisely, has overall responsibility for cleaning, porters and other aspects of the maintenance of our site. He is also key to planning events, not least because he acts as the licence holder for the bar.