Welcome New Students 2025!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Hatfield College at the end of September!
Our free Postgraduate (PG) Induction programme “PG Freshers’ Fortnight” starts on Wednesday 24th September, so make sure you’re in Durham by then! All new students are very welcome to attend the following events, whether you’re living in college accommodation or renting privately. Please note, you do not need any wristband or tickets.
Wednesday 24th September: Move-in for students living in college accommodation. Tea & Toast served in James Barber House Common Room from 7pm.
Thursday 25th September: Wine & Cheese Networking Evening in Hatfield Bar at 7pm. Free for new Hatfield MCR, sign up via this form (also in the Welcome Guide) required.
Friday 26th September:
Join us all day in college for the following:
- Welcome Talk at 1.30pm.
- Collect your campus card from 2.30pm.
- MCR Photograph at 5pm. Gown required. A copy of the photo can be purchased on the day.
- Drinks Reception at 6pm. Gown required.
- Formal Dinner at 7pm. Gown & formal dress required. Free for new Hatfield MCR, sign up via this form (also in the Welcome Guide) required.
Saturday 27th September: Complimentary brunch served in college from 11.30am. First-come, first-served!
Monday 29th September: Trip to Dragonville Shopping Centre. Meet in college at 2pm.
Tuesday 30th September: Join our book club, MCReaders, at 11am in the Hatfield café. Sports & Societies Fair from 2pm in college.
Wednesday 1st October: Matriculation in the Cathedral. Meet in college at 9am sharp! Gown required. We’ll be hosting a Hat-themed Party in James Barber House in the evening from 7pm.
Thursday 2nd October: General Meeting in James Barber House Common Room at 7pm. Find out how you can get involved with the Executive Committee and bolster your CV!
Friday 3rd October: Research Roulette in the Birley Room from 5pm. Complimentary wine & pizza. You’ll hear from fellow Hatfielders about their research and their exploits.
Saturday 4th October: Part-time and Mature Students Networking in the Hatfield café from 10.30am.
Monday 6th October: Research (MRes and PhD) Postgrad Pub meet-up at 7pm.
Feel free to reach out to us on social media or send us an email! We’d love to hear from you.