Welcome to Castle SCR
University College (Castle) Senior Common Room is composed of members of staff from across the University, alongside members drawn from the local community and areas of life ranging from medicine to music.
Castle Senior Common Room is comprised of several hundred faculty and staff colleagues from within and outside the University, many of whom are Castle and/or Durham alumni.
We work to support the student learning communities within the college as well as provide exclusive benefits to our members
Supporting our Learning Community
We support our undergraduate and postgraduate learning communities through mentoring and talks as well as providing awards & scholarships
Supporting our Members
Our members benefit from access to events and formal dinners in college as well as use of our common room space to connect with colleagues in the heart of the historic Durham Castle
We make a difference by:
Mentoring
Working with our undergraduate students as they settle in to college and university life
Talks
Sharing our research or experience with interested colleagues and students
Awards & Scholarships
Supporting and recognising our undergraduate students with financial assistance to enable them to achieve more
You can benefit from:
Events ->
Take part in unique college events such as talks and formal dinners in the historic Durham Castle
Space ->
Use the exclusive SCR space in the heart of Durham to work, relax or connect with fellow members
Network
Engage with peers across the university and beyond to broaden your network and social circles.
Contact Us
enquiries@castlescr.com
Please get in touch using the email above and the secretary or steering group will respond to your enquiry
Senior Common Room
The Castle
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RW