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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.
Durham University has 17 very diverse and distinctive colleges; even so, at Van Mildert we consider ourselves exceptional. Our College occupies a unique lakeside setting on the hill, with a range of great facilities and friendly support staff. Find out more about us.
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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.
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.
Sep 5, 2021 · 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. His portrait hangs in Van Mildert College's Ann Dobson Hall.
Apr 3, 2023 · In Durham jargon Van Mildert college (often just known as Mildert) is a large, catered, ungowned, hill college… but what does that actually mean and more importantly, how does that impact the college’s personality and feel?
