Events Calendar
Post-Formal Ceilidh
Whether you’re coming to the Burns Night Formal or not, all are invited to a ceilidh in the Dining Hall after dinner! A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish dance with a live band. Expect lots of spinning and turning!
There will be a bottle bar in the Dining Hall during the dance - it promises to be a lovely night!
UnResearch Roulette
Tired of talking about your degree? Come and talk to about ANYTHING BUT. Join us for UnResearch Roulette from 6pm in the MCR Cottage and BYOB. This will be followed by a Bailey Bar Crawl!
The evening will comprise of a series of mixed format prepared and off the cuff presentations about random topics.
If you would like to give a prepared presentation (~5min) please fill out the form which will be circulated via email. If you want to give a spontaneous presentation (~3min) about a category from the roulette wheel just show up!
Valentine's Paint & Sip
Join us for a relaxed and creative Paint & Sip evening as we get ready for Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re making a card for a partner, friend, or family member this event is all about unwinding, being creative, and spending time with good company.
We’ll provide all the materials you need to design and paint your own Valentine’s card, with drinks available to sip while you create. No artistic experience is needed at all - this is a low-pressure, social space where the focus is on relaxing and having fun rather than being “good” at art. This event is free for MCR Ordinary members, or £3 for non-levy payers and guests. All are welcome. Spaces limited.
Josephine Butler Inter-MCR Lunar New Year Formal
Josephine Butler are hosting their Inter-MCR Formal on the 16th February 2026. The theme is ‘A Night Under the Blossoms’, celebrating the lunar new year and Valentine’s Day. You can book in groups of up to 7 people using the following link: https://tr.ee/PNU6aLIjWr.
Chinese-Language Movie Night
We’re hosting a series of cultural movie nights this term and want you to help decide what we watch! Use this form to suggest your favourite films from your culture or other cultures you're interested in: Cultural Movie Night! – Fill in form.
This movie night will feature a Chinese-language film as part of our celebrations honouring the Spring Festival and lunar new year.
MCReaders - Lord of the Flies by William Goulding
Join our postgraduate book club for a thoughtful and engaging discussion of Lord of the Flies, William Golding’s classic novel exploring power, morality, and the fragile structures of society.
This session is open to postgraduates from all subject areas! Whether you’re reading the novel for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, the book club is a relaxed, welcoming space to share perspectives, challenge interpretations, and connect with fellow postgraduates who enjoy reading and discussion.
To keep the conversation going beyond the session, we also invite you to join our GoodReads group, where members discuss current and past reads, share book recommendations, and vote on future book club selections. It’s a great way to stay involved, discover new books, and connect with the wider reading community.
Come along for good conversation, new ideas, and a shared love of books.
Lion in Winter Ball
Lion in Winter Ball 2026 ❄️🦁
Hatfield’s biggest night of the year
Join us for the Lion in Winter Ball — a spectacular 12-hour fundraising ball and one of the most anticipated events of the year. From 8pm through to 6am, experience an unforgettable night filled with live music, entertainment, food, and celebration, all in support of a great cause.
Ents Ticket Holders can enjoy everything the ball has to offer, including:
A drinks reception
Live bands, DJs, and performances throughout the night
Entertainment and activities
Food trucks and late-night food options
A Survivors’ Breakfast to finish the night together
For those looking for the full Lion in Winter experience, Dining Tickets include all of the above, plus:
An exclusive drinks reception with entertainment
A gourmet four-course meal
The complete 12 hours of Lion in Winter Ball magic
This year, we’re also trialling a joint ticket package for the Lion in Winter Ball and the Fashion Show, available at a discounted price. This package includes:
An Ents ticket for the Ball
An individual seat at the Fashion Show
Two price points available
If you later secure a Dining Ticket for the Ball, you’ll be able to upgrade the package to include dining for £31 once dining tickets are confirmed.
Whether you’re dressing up for dinner, dancing the night away at Ents, or doing both, the Lion in Winter Ball promises an incredible night - all while raising funds for an important cause.
Hatfield College Charity Fashion Show
For the FIRST time ever Hatfield College Charity Fashion Show will be running for TWO nights! Held at our very own Hatfield College we can assure you this is not something you will want to miss… 😉
Save the dates and keep an eye out for the ticket release coming very soon! 🕺
Cultural Movie Night
We’re hosting a series of cultural movie nights this term and want you to help decide what we watch! Use this form to suggest your favourite films from your culture or other cultures you're interested in: Cultural Movie Night! – Fill in form.
This week’s random pick: The Boy and the Heron from Japan.
General Meeting & Welfare Officer Hustings
Our General Meetings give you the opportunity to submit motions, propose changes and contribute towards the agenda of the coming term. For this term we have also introduced a more informal feedback form if you would have something to say but don't necessarily want to suggest any amendments to our Standing Orders or how the MCR operates.
Christmas Movie Night
Come in your comfiest pyjamas and enjoy a festive movie night! Serving hot chocolate, mulled wine, sweets and treats, and brie and cranberry toasties. Open to all!
College Christmas Gathering
Hatfield may currently seem a little quieter but the Christmas cheer continues in college. All Hatfielders still here are very welcome to a Christmas gathering in the Birley Room 2pm-4pm on Wednesday 17th. There will be plenty of hot chocolate, mince pies, Christmas crafts and conversation to enjoy. All are welcome!
Research Roulette
You are invited to book to attend our termly research symposium. For £5, this event provides a friendly and supportive space for postgraduates to present their research, share ideas, and discuss work across all disciplines. There will be wine, pizza & non-alcoholic refreshments (hence the surcharge).
Hatfield's Christmas Carol Service
Hear your favourite Christmas carols with friends at Hatfield Chapel as part of their Christmas Carol Service. Free mince pies & mulled wine afterwards!
Winter Sessions
Wrap up warm and join us in Hatfield as we transform the grounds into a festive wonderland for Winter Sessions, our annual celebration of all things wintery and bright.❄️☃️
Posada
The Durham Mexican Society & Hatfield MCR warmly invite you to join us for a traditional Posada celebration here in Durham!🪅
College Christmas Decorating Day
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and festive cheer! Take a break from your desk, de-stress while helping decorate our College spaces, and unleash your inner child with fellow students and staff. It’s the perfect chance to connect, unwind, and have fun!
No experience needed!
Everything will be provided — just bring your enthusiasm, Christmas spirit, and a smile.
No sign-up required; simply turn up and get involved.
You don’t need to stay the whole time - pop in whenever you can!
Hope to see you there!
Let’s make Hatfield sparkle together. ✨
Board Game Night
Join us for a Board Game Night on November 20th at 6:30pm at James Barber House! ♟️🎲🎮 Perfect to relax amidst formative season and have some fun. The Wii will be available and hooked to the TV, and we will provide board games (but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well!!) 🥳
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This will be a free event.
No need to sign up, but please do let us know if you're bringing a guest!
Spooky Storytelling & Halloween Costume Party
Join us for an evening of Spooky Storytelling hosted by Chris Adriaanse (Hatfield Artist-in-Residence) at 6.30pm on Saturday 1st November in James Barber House. Wine & snacks provided!! Followed by a Halloween Costume Party until 11pm👻🦇
Pumpkin Carving
This event will be FREE for those who have paid the MCR levy. If you are an MCR Ordinary member, please use the one-time discount code which has been sent to you in an email - if you have not paid your levy, this discount code is unavailable to you.
Hustings 2.0
A second hustings for people to come and run for Academic or Welfare Officer!
Hustings
Come along to support our candidates and/or put yourself forward for one of the vacant positions. Even if you're not planning on running for a position, you should still come so you know who you're voting for!