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Van Mildert 60
Archive photography of Van Mildert College 1960s

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"Van Mildert College is a special place, where lasting friendships are forged and indelible memories are made. It inspires powerful and enduring loyalty among its students, staff and alumni. You may have graduated from Durham University, but you never really leave Van Mildert. No matter how high you build, you always remain connected to your foundations." Professor Tom Mole

Memories, experiences and words of advice from some of our alumni - why not share yours with us?

David Chinn (Engineering, 1980-83)

"I cannot believe that it is now over 40 years since I made a parachute jump into Van Mildert College on Mildert Day 1983."
Student in parachute gear, having landed on the lawn at Van Mildert College

Rob Cowen (Engineering, 2003-07)

"The inaugural Kazu in 1997 created a buzz around College and prompted Kazuhisa and Kazu copycats to recreate the scene"
Japanese student Kazuhisa Fukatsu

George Weeks (Social Sciences, 2003-06)

"Toasties were vital to the esprit de corps of Van Mildert College; instant gratification between two slices of white bread"
Cheese toastie

John Williams (Cellular Biology, 1995-98)

"Van Mildert was definitely where the music stuff properly started for me, the College played a big part in that."
JOhn B standing in front of an audience

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