030 OUR COLLEGES
Josephine Butler College
As Durham’s youngest college, we embrace change and innovation to offer a thriving scholarly and social community for all… Butler is a friendly and diverse community that offers students from the UK and around the world the opportunity to actively engage with a fabulous university life. The direction of the College is heavily influenced by our students; we give many of Durham’s oldest traditions our unique Butler twist and are often complimented on our relaxed, warm and friendly spirit. Over 50 student-run sports, societies and committees make use of modern, versatile facilities to provide opportunities for the development of sporting, musical or artistic passions. Alongside our fully-equipped music room and gym, Butler boasts up-to-date equipment for budding film-makers, annual arts, photography and literature competitions, a student magazine and indoor and outdoor sports facilities including the multi-use games area.
MODERN, INNOVATIVE AND FORWARDTHINKING. 755 STUDENTS.
Butler Bar is the largest college bar and forms the central hub of college life – hosting a number of events, including Butler Live music nights, student plays and scholarly talks. With televisions showing sport and films, the bar also provides a comfortable daily social space, serving pub-style meals in the evening, whilst transforming into a unique coffee shop during the day. As the only fully self-catered college, you will get modern, en-suite accommodation with a spacious kitchen. Community and charities play a key role at Butler. Our Charities Committee raises thousands of pounds annually through events such as ‘Butler’s Got Talent’, while the Projects Committee facilitates volunteering in local primary schools. Butler is also a self-proclaimed green college and we pride ourselves on our strong environmental values. On joining Butler, you will be welcomed into an engaging community for the rest of your life; for example, our ‘Butler Angels’ scheme allows alumni to offer career advice to current students. At Butler, you can take responsibility and get involved; we are people who make things happen and make a difference to the world.
Meet Claire “The best thing about Butler is the atmosphere – so open-minded, diverse and unbelievably welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds. There are lots of opportunities for everyone to get involved, yet absolutely no pressure to do so – the people and the place encourages everyone to join in. I have tried so many new things in my time here, and have found passions in places I never thought would be for me! Who could have guessed I would be a rower?” Claire Scott, Mathematics student.
CONTACTS:
Principal:
Adrian Simpson
BUTLER AT A GLANCE...
T: +44 (0)191 334 7271
Vice-Principal:
Karen Langdon
E: butler.admissions@durham.ac.uk
JCR President:
Siri Minsaas
www.durham.ac.uk/butler.college
Bursar:
Des O’Neill
Founded 2006 Self-catered Gowned formals UCAS code: 9 Location: Durham City