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University College is a vibrant scholarly and residential community. From the UK and overseas, we are home to around 700 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates. We are also host to 400 Senior Common Room members, comprising staff, Visiting Fellows, and eminent people from the local community. Located in the historic Durham Castle, we are the oldest college of Durham University.

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RT @Ashlee1992: Good luck to everyone working the June Ball tonight! Wish I was there! #juneball @durhamcastle
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RT @Rachel_Smith_1: Last #mundie of term was soo good @durhamcastle :)
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RT @Sadgrovem: Evensong with choir of @durhamcastle. Different beauty from last week's enjoyment of @NorthPennAONB. Grateful for richness o…
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It's a busy time at the Castle with graduations next week. Check our tours website if you are planning a visit. http://t.co/iPDuxn9Pmt
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@thom_brooks indeed - we're glad the launch went well!
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University College PhD Student to appear on BBC documentary

(6 June 2012)

University College PhD student Emma Wells is to appear on a BBC documentary.

Emma, who is a PhD candidate in Archaeology, was recently filmed for a regional history documentary, “From Dale to Sea – A Great British Story” which will be aired on Tuesday 12^th June at 10.35pm on BBC One. The programme also includes Gary Bankhead, a current undergraduate in Archaeology.

The programme can be seen live outside of the North East & Cumbria on Sky Channel 975, Freesat Channel 956 and will also be available for the following 7 days on the BBC iPlayer . The programme ties in with the network series ‪"The Great British Story" ‪on ‪BBC Two.

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