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Van Mildert College is a distinctive and exceptional college with a lakeside setting and a range of facilities. Learn more about its history, life, events, and opportunities for students.
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Accommodation Deerness. Deerness contains 97 single ensuite...
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Living in Van Mildert is great fun! Our accommodation blocks...
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Van Mildert College was founded in 1965 and is one of Durham's larger colleges. Despite its size, Mildert has a unique friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community. We strive to be welcoming and inclusive, and helping others is the core of our ethos.
Van Mildert College (known colloquially as Mildert) is a college of Durham University in England. Founded in 1965, it takes its name from William Van Mildert, Prince-Bishop of Durham from 1826 to 1836 and a leading figure in the University's 1832 foundation. Originally an all-male college, it became co-educational in 1972 with the admission of ...
The College is named after William Van Mildert (1765 - 1836), the last Prince Bishop of Durham. An Englishman of Dutch descent, he was instrumental in the founding of Durham University in 1832 and his castle is the present University College.
Van Mildert College is a historic and scenic venue for events, conferences, meetings and accommodation in Durham. It offers a large dining hall, en suite and standard bedrooms, a bar, a meeting room and easy access to the city centre and the World Heritage Site.
Feb 14, 2023 · Van Mildert College was founded in 1965 and is named after William Van Mildert (1765-1836), the last Prince Bishop of Durham. An Englishman of Dutch descent, he was instrumental in the founding of Durham University in 1832 and his castle is the present University College.
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Van Mildert College, Durham University, Durham, Durham. 781 likes · 27 talking about this. Van Mildert College is a College of Durham University. We are a mixed college of ~ 1700 undergraduate and...