Upcoming Events
Monday 11th March
VM Dimensions Lecture – ‘The Invasion of the Earth’s continents and oceans by life 500 to 400 millions years ago.’ Lecture by Professor David Harper (Earth Sciences and Van Mildert College, Durham University) & Dr Thomas Servais (University of Lille, France and Resident Prowse Fellow, Van Mildert College)
19.00 – Lecture, Lakeside Room.
SCR Members Welcome.
Tuesday 12th March – St Patrick’s Day Formal
18.45 – Drinks Reception, Lakeside Room.
19.15 – Dinner, Ann Dobson Hall
Wednesday 13th March – SCR Buffet Lunch
13.00 – Lakeside Room
Sign up via College Reception by 13.00 on Monday 11th March – [email protected]
Wednesday 13th March – Bishop Van Mildert Lecture 2019
‘Religion in the Ruins: Anglicans, Democracy and Reconstruction, 1939-51’ by Professor Matthew Grimley
17.30 – Ustinov Room
Van Mildert College is delighted to announce that Professor Matthew Grimley of Oxford University will be the speaker for this years Bishop Van Mildert Lecture. Professor Grimley specialises in twentieth-century British history, focusing on religion and writing extensively on the subject. Please see below for a brief outline of Professor Grimley’s lecture;
From early in the Second World War, left-leaning Anglican clergy and laypeople began to plan how to reconstruct Britain to make it fairer and more democratic. They sought to create democratic communities in parishes, workplaces and military bases, pioneering discussion groups, liturgical innovation and ecumenical collaboration. Their efforts were championed and publicised by the Christian socialist politician, Sir Stafford Cripps. This lecture will explore the wartime ideas of Cripps and his circle, and their influence on the Labour government elected in 1945.
For more information and to reserve a ticket for this lecture, please contact the VM Development Officer at [email protected].
Thursday 14th March – VM Dimensions Lecture
‘I just want to be me’ a talk by Phillippa Scrafton (Stonewall Scotland)
19.00 – Talk, Turner Room.
A talk and discussion with Pips Scrafton from Stonewall Scotland in which she will talk about her journey, the workplace equality index, the role of diversity champions and alies to progress LGBT inclusion.
Saturday 16th March – Poetry Writing Workshop with Alan O’Cain
14.30-16.00 – Workshop, Lakeside Room.
In the first of two FREE workshops join artist, poet and renowned arts educator Alan O’Cain to help create written content for a celebratory limited edition of exquisite books. Alan has travelled the world delivering much-loved creative workshops, and no previous poetry-writing experience is required for this fun session.
Refreshments included!
To reserve a place on this workshop please email [email protected] by Wednesday 13th March.
Sunday 17th March – Art Workshop with Alan O’Cain
14.30-16.30 – Workshop, Turner Room
Alan O’Cain’s second FREE workshop of the weekend turns to visual art, using paints and other materials to create images celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Durham/Tuebingen Twinning (for future display and publication). Absolutely no previous art experience is necessary to take part in this exciting exploration of creative techniques and possibilities.
Refreshments included!
To reserve a place on this workshop please email [email protected] by Wednesday 13th March
Save the Date!
Monday 18th March – Van Mildert Book Club
20.00, Prowse Room.
Discussing Graham Robb’s – The Debatable Land
Thursday 21st March – Van Mildert College Guest Night
See Termly SCR Dinner and Guest Nights for further information.
Monday 8th April – Van Mildert Book Club
20.00, Prowse Room.