The Snow Down 2025 by John Snow College

PRINCIPAL— NATHAN SEMPALANTEGE

To all members of the John Snow community, welcome to the second edition of the SnowDown, our annual College Newsletter If you are graduating this year, please keep this copy as a memento of this year at John Snow College If you are a visitor, prospective student, parent or supporter, I hope this gives you a good idea of our active and inclusive community If you are one of our College alumni, I hope you recognise the same John Snow College spirit from your time here. You are part of our past but, much more importantly, part of our future. Please see the information about the John Snow College Senior Common Room on the rear cover of this edition You will see the sheer variety of what our amazing students achieve

Our Junior Common Room goes from strength to strength with more societies than ever and events from a small group building bug hotels, to theatre productions to the amazing balls and events for hundreds There have been some great sporting highlights, too Women’s Rugby making a second Floodlit Cup final, we were finalists in the netball plate competition and the Men’s Football A Team finished the season as premiership champions. We’re incredibly proud of all our College sportsmen and women and are excited for next year. Our sports and societies are at the heart of our college community and provide those important opportunities for our students to have fun, make friends and develop life skills

Next year, we celebrate our 25th Anniversary more of which later We will also be launching the John Snow Futures Programme, including opening our new college resource centre. It will not be a traditional library and replicate the degree course set texts, or alumni donations Our brand-new collection, designed to reflect the College’s ethos, will be built around promoting individual development and personal growth and understanding the 4th (and 5th) Industrial Revolutions which are shaping the world into which our students will graduate. So, exciting times ahead as we go all out to deliver on our College purpose: the best student experience in Durham and the competitive edge for the future

If you are a student, I hope this newsletter provides the opportunity to look back fondly on this year at John Snow. If you are one of our alumni, you are part of our past, but, much more importantly, you are part of our future and we are really excited to reconnect with you.

VicePrincipal—RuthWilson

Prior to her role at the college, she was Director of Student Support at Leeds TrinityUniversityfor3years,wheresheheadedupasupportserviceof58staff, overseeing student support, mental health and wellbeing, disability, money advice,studentcommunicationsandengagementandlearningsupport.

For the preceding 13 years, she worked in various roles for the University of Sunderland, most notably as the senior manager responsible for the set-up of its London campus in 2012 in Canary Wharf which continues to go from strengthtostrengthtothisday,andthenaschiefstrategicadvisortotheVice Chancellor from 2018 She has a passion for student experience having taught insixthformsandfurthereducationcollegespriortohermoveintoHEandhas spent time overseas working for Save the Children. She has a research background in international student experience completing her doctorate in theuseofoverseasrecruitmentagentsin2021

As we come to the close of another academic year at John Snow College, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve achieved together, and to thank each and every member of our community for contributing to a memorable and inspiring twelve months. This year has been marked by a renewed sense of energy and connection across our college. From Freshers’ Week in the autumn where we welcomed an enthusiastic cohort of new students to our most recent summer events, I’ve continually been struck by the warmth, resilience, and creativity of our community Academically, we’ve seen outstanding achievements across all disciplines Our students have shown remarkable commitment, whether through research, coursework, or collaborativeprojects Staffandstudentsalikehaveembracedopportunitiesto innovate and support one another Outside the classroom, John Snow has thrived.Ourstudentleaders,sportsteams,andsocietieshavebroughtvibrancy and diversity to college life. Highlights have included our spirited participation in college sport, and impactful campaigns and events led by the JCR. It’s been heartening to see students take initiative whether in sustainability, wellbeing, or community engagement for all students and make a tangible difference both within college and beyond It is your passion and curiosity that make this collegesospecial

I am so honoured that I get to work closely with our JCR, and this year have all been exceptional; my partic thanks to our President Jasmine Uppa what a privilege it has been to get to k you and see you grow and thrive in y role. I look forward to a positive productive working relationship with incoming common room. Of course, year is without its challenges. But the our students and staff have suppo each other whether in moments uncertainty or celebration reflects spirit of community we hold dear incredibly proud of how far we’ve c and excited for what lies ahead. To those graduating this summer: congratulatio You carry the values of John Snow w you, and we can’t wait to see where y journey takes you For those returning well over the summer we’ll be ready welcome you back with open arms. Th you again for making this year suc success.

Warmestregards, DrRuthMWilsonVice-PrincipalJohnSnow College,DurhamUniversity

In the 2025–2026 academic year, John Snow College proudly marks its 25th anniversary a milestone that celebrates not just the passage of time, but the enduring spirit of community, excellence, and forward thinking that has defined the college since its founding in 2001. From its roots in Stockton to its modern, new home in Durham, John Snow College has always been an active, inclusive, and supportive community Now, as we celebrate a quarter-century of achievements, the College is launching a series of initiatives and events that aim not only to commemorate the past, but to shape the future

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The 25th anniversary is an opportunity to engage every part of the John Snow community students, alumni, staff, supporters, and friends in a year-long celebration. The anniversary programme spans three key areas: the launch of the John Snow Futures Programme, expanded alumni and Senior Common Room engagement, and a vibrant series of celebration events Each of these efforts is united by a single purpose: to celebrate the College’s legacy while laying the foundations for its next 25 years.

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Giving our students the competitive edge for the future

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The 25th anniversary campaign will also include a major communications drive to engage alumni and students across multiple channels From the launch of a dedicated webpage to the sharing of monthly college updates and alumni memories, the College hopes to create a vibrant, interactive celebration. A hashtag campaign will encourage alumni to share photos, stories, and videos reflecting on their time at John Snow, with the theme: “Where are you (s)now?”

Influential alumni, including former JCR leaders and society heads, will play a key role in generating momentum and encouraging participation A special edition of the College’s “SnowDown” publication is also planned for July 2026, showcasing highlights from the year and supporting the push for donations to the internship fund

At the heart of the anniversary is the launch of the John Snow Futures Programme (JSFP) in October 2025 a forward-looking initiative designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the world in 2030 and beyond The JSFP will include a diverse range of speaker events, hybrid and podcast-style discussions, LinkedIn masterclasses, and a newly opened “Futures Resource Centre” This is not a traditional College library, rather it will feature a modern collection to promote personal growth and help our students to understand the 4th (and 5th) Industrial Revolutions which will shape the world into which they will graduate With themes such as “The World of 2030”, “Human Attributes”, “Networking and Opportunity”, and “Opportunity North East”, the programme aligns closely with Durham University’s Graduate Attributes framework, ensuring students gain practical skills and insights that will empower them in their careers and communities and enable them to tell the story of their academic and extra-curricular development to future employers

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StrengtheningOurAlumniand SeniorCommonRoomNetworks

The anniversary also marks a significant push to reconnect with the College’s global alumni network and grow the SCR through the launch of the Founder Member Scheme SCR members are invited to contribute to the College’s development by donating £10 per month, the first 100 to do so earning recognition with their name on an honours board in College and a commemorative badge This donation will fund a series of alumni engagement intern to build and strengthen our network, whilst providing valuable work experience for them. The College will also creating new opportunities for alumni to engage through online networking events, thoughtleadership talks, and a targeted philanthropy campaign to support the newly proposed Internship Support Fund This initiative reflects John Snow’s commitment to ensuring all students can access meaningful work experience regardless of social background

A Legacy of Impact and a VisionfortheFuture

As John Snow College reflects on 25 years of transformation, growth, and community, it also sets its sights firmly on the future. With the launch of the Futures Programme, the expansion of alumni and SCR networks, and the introduction of the Internship Support Fund, this anniversary is not just a celebration — it’s a catalyst for the next chapter in the College’s story

For all who have been a part of John Snow College’s journey and for those who will shape its future this is a moment to remember, reconnect, and recommit to the values that have always defined it: innovation, community, and the belief that the future belongs to those who prepare for it.

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To celebrate the 25th anniversary in style, John Snow Colle h planned a series of events across the academic year, creating m opportunities for alumni to reconnect with the College and each

August 2025: A soft launch with alumni drinks in London, the stage for a year of engagement

Early 2026: A more formal alumni drinks evening in Lond black-tie affair featuring a 25th anniversary display and pitc the internship fund and SCR membership

April/May 2026: A Manchester alumni gathering, echoi London format and expanding the College’s reach.

June 2026: The “Biggest Snow Day Ever”, a vibrant s celebration

4–5 July 2026: A joint Reunion Formal Dinner in Durha Stephenson College. This signature event will include, at pre drinks, unveiling of a series of commemorative portraits, dinn entertainments

August 2026: A final casual London meet-up at the iconic John Snow Pub, providing a relaxed close to a memorable year.

Each event aims to build on the College’s legacy of community, inclusivity, and pride and to inspire alumni and supporters to invest in the future

COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD

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Our newly-founded College Advisory Board provide insight, advice, support and challenge in relation to the strategic direction of John Snow College, helping to ensure that College plans:

Maximise benefit to the student community; Are future-focused, encouraging innovation and adoption of best practice wherever possible;

Take into account developments and opportunities in the wider Durham University and Higher Education sector; private, public and third sectors.

Peter Warburton presently holds the voluntary position of Honorary Dean of Wider Student experience at Durham University. He graduated from Durham in 1974, and for much of his adult life has worked for Durham University holding many different roles.

“I, like so many others, have always felt that it is the College System at Durham that sets the University apart from many other Institutions across the Country It is at its best when it has dynamic and inspirational leadership and I believe that is exactly what we have at John Snow. Their desire to tease out an identity for the College that will set it apart from the other Colleges of Durham is crucial and I greatly look forward to working with the College Advisory Board all to help achieve this aim ”

Peter Warburton –College Advisory Board Chair

Theo McCarthy joined John Snow College in 2019 as an undergraduate electrical engineer After completing an MEng degree in June 2023, he began studying for a PhD sponsored by RollsRoyce in power electronics for aviation. He is a passionate advocate for the friendships and pastoral benefits that a thriving college bring to the student body

Annette Bannister earned an MSc in Finance and Investment and BA(Hons) in Business Finance from the Durham University as a member of John Snow College She is currently a Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Debt in EMEA for MetLife Investment Management’s (MIM) Private Capital and has 19 years of experience in project finance and infrastructure debt

Anton Horne is PA Consulting's global cost optimisation lead and focuses on operations transformation across Education and Local Government. A chartered management consultant, Anton’s clients over the past 10 years have primarily been within the public sector. Anton has worked with Russell Group, pre and post 1992 universities, and is passionate about delivering the outcomes clients need.

Durham University MBA graduate, Danielle Phillips, is Founder and Managing Director of Inside Out, an internal communications agency based here in Durham. Taking a significant interest in cyber security, Danielle also runs the North East's cyber security cluster; CyberNorth. Danielle also works closely with local and national governments to level-up opportunities in the region and attract more underrepresented communities to the sector

JCRPRESIDENTJASMINEUPPAL

This has been an incredible year for John Snow JCR to say the least! I’m grateful to the amazing people who are a part of John Snow JCR whether that be in exec position, society president, sport captain or someone who comes to our amazing JCR Events The JCR couldn’t run without the great student body that we have here and I hope you’ve all had an amazing year.

I want to thank our incredible Entertainments Officer, Ella Medley who meticulously planned and led Freshers’ Week and was always there for everyone.

Before the academic year started, I was keen to restart our alumni relations and as a result, we hosted our first alumni meet up in years at the John Snow Pub in Soho, London It was the bank holiday weekend in August, and the sun was shining for the occasion It was so great to see so many people turn up, from familiar faces to the Stockton era of John Snow Thank you to those who could make it, and this is only the beginning of our alumni events so I’m sure I’ll get to meet more of you in the future. I am hopeful that this will become an annual event in the John Snow calendar

We had a great Freshers’ Week with the new students getting a chance to get to know each other over some mocktail making with our Chair Steven, or via a very long conga line out the Igloo. A huge thank you goes to all of the REPs who volunteered for two weeks to ensure that our new Snow students were well informed and had a friendly face they could turn to They did everything, from ensuring everyone was safe by walking them back from town during those long club nights to leading the entire Igloo when doing the macarena I also want to mention how moved I was with all of their support for both me and South College during the difficult period when we learnt of the passing of South College JCR’s Vice-President, Leiha Tooke During this time, friendly rivalries were set aside, and we came together to support one another, showing the incredible community we have here at Mount Oswald

Once the chaos of Freshers’ Week was over, we were rushed into Michaelmas term where our incredible sports and societies re-started after recruiting their new members in our Freshers’ Fair Poker began Monday night sessions, Board Games on Saturdays with Music Soc helping to organise our popular live music nights on Tuesdays. The Igloo was as lively as ever

We had some brilliant formal dinners from the PG & Returners formal, Diwali formal and our ever-popular Christmas Formal I want to give a shout out to our rugby team who did an amazing job fundraising for Movember as well as everyone who took part. We also took over Edinburgh in our John Snow puffers when 200 of us went to visit the Edinburgh Christmas Markets It was so great to see such a good uptake for the trip!

Towards the end of the term, spirits were high as we all looked forward to our annual Winter Ball The masquerade theme in gorgeous Wynyard Hall was stunning, and the credit goes to Rhianna and her team for working so hard to ensure everyone had a fun night

As Epiphany term rolled around, we yet again had some lovely formals, one that stood out to me in particular was our Lunar New Year formal in which we collaborated with Ustinov It was so great to share a formal with them and hear from Ian Mak about the story behind the festivities We also had a lovely trip to York (despite the weather) as well as starting hustings and elections to decide who the incoming JCR would be. Congratulations to everyone who got their position, and thank you to everyone who applied and showed their love for everything John Snow!

Spring Soiree was definitely an Epiphany term highlight with the cocktail dress, great live bands and seeing the Hub transformed into a classy cabaret venue Ella did an amazing job putting together the event to make use of the great resources we have here at the top of the hill The incredible dance society held our annual Charity Showcase which was full of amazingly talented students performing to help raise money for Women’s Aid in Newcastle As Epiphany drew to a close, Snow Globe and Oswald Players performed their iconic collaborative production of ‘Snowmeo and Julinest’ which was fully enjoyed by those who watched

Easter term brought the Annual College Awards night which was an emotional one where we celebrated all of the great individuals who make John Snow so great. I had the honour to give some incredible people awards in recognition of their amazing work to help John Snow JCR I’m now writing this halfway through Easter term preparing for all of the exciting summer events in June The two weeks that encompass Boat club Ball, Sports and Societies, Summer Ball, JSCFS, and Snow Day will be busy but full of excitement and celebrations for everything Snow students have done The teams behind each event have worked incredibly hard to make them happen so I want to also say a huge thank you to them

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Nick Evans – Incoming JCR President 2025/26

On a personal note, the year has gone by in a flash and who would have thought a little SU officer in her first year would still be here as JCR President four years later I am so thankful for the incredible people who have supported me during my time at Snow and I look forward to seeing all of the festivities to celebrate John Snow’s 25th Anniversary next year.

John Snow College JCR Committee 24/25

I am delighted to have been elected as the JCR President for the upcoming academic year (2025/26)! My time in college from quiz host to darts president has offered a vast array of experiences Do not worry, the quizzes will continue! As I look forward to next year, it is my hope that my hard work will ensure opportunities, like those I have had, are available to current and prospective students It is essential that every member of the common room is allowed to express themselves and excel both academically and, on the stage, or sports field. The hard work has already begun to ensure that this happens next year and we foster a strong community spirit and passion for the college amongst our members My team and I will always be open to ideas and thoughts as to how we can change for the better to enhance your experience! It is a key pledge of mine to remain open and transparent throughout the year, no matter the size of the issue. Working together with you, the students of John Snow College, we can make sure that next year truly is the best for everyone!

STUDENTWELFARE GINI RACHEL

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As the academic year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on a vibrant and heartening year of student support, filled with memorable events, meaningful collaborations, and an ever-growing sense of community This year, our focus has been on enhancing student wellbeing and fostering a sense of belonging for all From cultural celebrations to therapeutic companionship, we’ve aimed to create spaces where every student feels supported, seen, and celebrated

One of the year’s highlights was our series of cultural and seasonal events, including a magical Durham Castle tour, the festive joy of Christmas Tree decorating, and spirited celebrations for Lunar New Year, Global Week, and Mardi Gras These occasions offered students the chance to explore global traditions, connect with new peers, and take a well-earned break from their studies In the spring, our ever-popular Holi Throw brought a burst of colour and joy to campus, encouraging laughter, creativity, and community spirit Meanwhile, volunteering opportunities such as our partnership with Stray Aid provided students with the chance to give back, while making new connections and learning new skills

Charley the Therapy Dog was another cherished addition to the calendar, offering students a calming space to de-stress and enjoy the comfort only a friendly dog can provide Charley quickly became a beloved member of our support network

Throughout the year, we’ve proudly worked alongside a number of student societies to bring these events to life Special thanks to the Baking Society, Art Society, Environmental Society, Roast Dinner Society, Pizza Society, Outreach, and the International Association your creativity, enthusiasm, and collaboration have helped make this year truly special Our shared adventures extended beyond campus too, with trips to Durham Castle, the beach, and Beamish Museum, giving students a chance to discover the rich history and beauty of our region while building lasting friendships

As we look ahead to the next academic year, we’re excited to build on this strong foundation Thank you to all the students, societies, and staff who have contributed to making this a year to remember Your involvement continues to make our university a more inclusive, joyful, and supportive place for all Student Support Team

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OutreachOfficer–AmeliaWall

It’s been an amazing year for John Snow Outreach! Our main project in college, the Sherburn House Intergenerational Project, has gone from strength to strength this year. We’ve expanded our reach by also visiting the onsite Beddell House Care Home Students got to help run sessions for the residents, including some highly competitive bingo! The annual Christmas Carol Concert at Sherburn House was also brilliant this year due to our collaboration with John Snow Music Society. It’s not too late to visit our last visit to Sherburn House will be for an afternoon of summer games on the lawn in June!

A massive part of Outreach this year has been our new collaboration with Environment Society. I’ve worked with Alison all year on a variety of events, including our Neville’s Cross litter picks, and successfully applying for a £500 grant from Durham Council for a pollinator garden in college We’ve planted our wildflower seeds, and in a few weeks we will be building our bug hotel and hedgehog houses!

We also started up a wonderful project in Epiphany term with Durham Area Disability Leisure Group Students have been helping out with their Monday Evening sessions for children with disabilities and their parents We’ve also done a variety of fundraising initiatives this year. We started by selling cones of sweets at Snow Globe’s fantastic performances of Little Women, held a Mario Kart tournament at Christmas, did a bake sale with Taylor Swift Society, and took part in the inaugural Intercollegiate Fun Run! Thank you to everyone who has donated to a wide range of wonderful causes this year!

Finally, I’d love to say a big thank you to all our students who get involved in outreach and volunteering in college You’ve made our impact this year truly special

As the International Agent for John Snow College this year, my goal was to help build a stronger, more inclusive international community I aimed to strengthen the John Snow International Association (JSIA), establish a diverse executive team, and ensure that international students felt welcomed, celebrated, and supported throughout the academic year Building on the solid foundation laid by my predecessor, Andy Song, we began the year with International Week (PreFreshers’ Week) With support from our International Fresher Representatives (iFreps) and JCR President Jasmine Uppal, we focused on making the transition to Durham and the UK as smooth as possible for incoming international students Under the guidance of former College Coordinator Angela Lo and JCR Promotions and Communications Officer Eleanor Huyton, we created the International Freshers’ Handbook designed to provide useful guidance for new students throughout the year, especially during their first few weeks. Once term began, my focus turned to formally establishing JSIA as a college society and to form an executive committee that truly represented the diversity of the student body at John Snow. As a society, we organised numerous events, campaigns, and initiatives that brought international students together and celebrated cultural diversity Collaborating with the POC Association, Rachel Fenwick and the Welfare Wednesday team, we marked key cultural occasions such as Diwali, Loy Krathong, Lunar New Year, Holi, and Global Week

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For Global Week, we partnered with several college societies to host daily events that not only celebrated international cultures but also encouraged intercultural exchange and learning As someone who has stayed in Durham during the university holidays, I was aware how isolating that experience could feel. To support those remaining during breaks, we worked together with College Coordinator Anna Casson to organise events for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, Ramadan, and Easter Monday, as well as day trips to Newcastle and South Shields I’m especially grateful to Principal Nathan and VicePrincipal Ruth, who joined us on Christmas morning and brought thoughtful gifts and treats that meant a lot to us When I first arrived at John Snow, I hoped for a space that recognised and celebrated international identity here at snow I sincerely hope that, through the efforts of our exec, the JCR, and college staff, we have created that space for our international students this year

Since February, we’ve worked as John Snow’s Engagement Interns, supporting alumni relations, contributing to the college website, and helping shape the weekly Sway newsletter A key part of our role has been strengthening how the college communicates, from designing clear, engaging content, to helping streamline messaging across platforms

Alongside this, we’ve contributed to longer-term alumni engagement projects, helping to reflect the evolving identity of John Snow while maintaining a strong sense of continuity and community

It’s been a rewarding insight into the work that goes into keeping a college connected and we’re proud to have played a part in it

The Snow-Globe has had a “snow”-stopping year of theatre this year! We started off with “Little Women”, which was a heartfelt production of a classic piece of literature - a real winter warmer! Epiphany brought the annual John Snow Charity Showcase, where we performed and tech-ed away with the lovely Snow performing arts community We also put on a student devised comedy, in collaboration with South College’s Oswald’s Players Theatre Company, called “Snowmeo & Julinest” Our curtain call for the year is a site-specific production of “Bouncers (Remix)”, a comic commentary on nightlife and class Thank you to everyone at Snow who has got involved, came to a social, or bought a ticket! We’ll see you next year!

SNOWGLOBETHEATRE CHARITY SHOWCASE

John Snow College’s Charity Showcase lit up the Mount Oswald Hub Hall once again this March, bringing a brilliant evening of music, dance, and community spirit Now in its fourth year, the event has fast become a college favourite, celebrating student talent while raising money for a good cause. This year’s showcase featured 19 performances, all put together by our students The line-up had everything from powerful solo songs and cello pieces to upbeat group dances, musical duets, and energetic ensemble numbers A crowd favourite was Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better, performed with plenty of flair and humour Later, a solo Sri Lankan dance stunned the audience with its vibrancy, rhythm, and emotion, a real celebration of culture and artistry What makes the event special is how much of it is student-run

From rehearsals to lighting cues, social media posts to stage set-up, students lead the way, supporting each other to make the night a success It’s a real team effort, and a chance for people to try something new or show a side of themselves outside their lecture halls. This year, the showcase raised money for Newcastle Women’s Aid, chosen by the student organisers for the important work it does supporting women and children in the region Every ticket sold helped contribute to this brilliant cause, with a total of £651 raised for Newcastle Women’s Aid The Charity Showcase is always one of the most joyful nights of the year. It brings people together, shows off what our college community can do, and makes a real difference beyond campus We’re already excited to see what next year’s performers have in store!

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John Snow Boat Club has had a successful year of rowing. With a great start of the year at freshers fair getting lots of people on a rowing machine in a competition for the fastest 100m, with Nathan even joining in. We had a great intake of new rowers this year who competed in Novice Cup in Michaelmas term and produced very competitive times compared to other colleges. Our senior squad has had a great year competing at races both within Durham and further afield, even going to the Lake District to race. WRITTENBYEMMANOONE

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We have had a great season this year and we are on track to finish third in the league improving from our previous years’ performance. We have won the majority of our matches this year and have been able to get some of our club members into DU squash both in the teams and in the development squad. Training has been well attended, and our club socials have been a highlight of the year, notably our mixed socials with Hild Bede and Collingwood.

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This year has been the most successful year in JSUF history. The A team finishing 3rd in the premiership, only losing out to 2 full DU lineups. The B team, which was only formed last year, has been seen drastic improvements. Last year losing every game, to this year only losing once in the league and narrowly missing out on the division 1 title on goal difference and also making it to the floodlit plate final. The combined points tally of our A and B team is the highest in the university which is quite the achievement considering the club didn’t exist when I first joined John Snow in 2021.

It’s been another great year for sport at John Snow College. From amazing promotions to growing participation across the board, Snow athletes have once again proven that we’re a force to be reckoned with. This year, we saw huge successes across a wide range of sports. Phoenix Pom lit up the competition floor with their unmatched energy and clean routines, taking home a win at the Intercollegiate Cheerleading Competition. Ultimate Frisbee soared to new heights, claiming a dominant 9–3 win at Varsity and showing taking their B team all the way to the Floodlit final. Our Men’s Football squads held strong performances throughout the season, with John Snow As winning the Premiership. And let’s not forget Darts, who have gone from strength to strength, earning themselves a well-deserved reputation throughout college. Behind every goal, tackle, and try has been a community of students who show up for each other. Our sports captains have led with passion, and we’ve seen record numbers of students getting involved with college sport in some form. Whether you played your heart out in the A team or joined a taster session for the first time, you were part of what made this year so special. Here’s to another year of sporting excellence at John Snow

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This year, we had more new additions to our club than ever! We were selected to send a team for Loughborough Varsity in first term, and we played hard, winning the varsity for Durham. The rest of first term was then spent training, with the occasional friendly match, for the league in second term. The league had us showing up for odd timed matches each week (a lot of 9ams), with our players trying their hardest: our As are standing at the bottom of Prem currently in joint 4th with 3 other teams, and the Bs finishing in the middle of their Div 2 league. We now start preparing for South varsity, and for other tournaments such as Serves Up and the Festival of Sport!

This year, Phoenix have had a fantastic year and have welcomed a huge amount of new members. We started the year with performing at a floodlit for John Snow Football, and performing during half time at the Durham v Loughborough varsity. In second term, Phoenix participated in the intercollegiate cheerleading competition where we achieved 1st Place Pom, 2nd Place All Girl Stunt and 2nd Place Co-ed Stunt with some amazing high scores. This term, Phoenix are looking forward to performing at Snow Day and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings us!

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Ahead of the Easter term, we hosted a pre-season training session to boost participation — and it worked! We saw a great uptake, which led to strong engagement and enthusiasm throughout the third term. Our matches so far have struck the perfect balance between fun and light competition, offering a welcoming space for newcomers while still keeping that competitive edge. Looking ahead, we're aiming to stay in the Premier League following the upcoming playoffs. Fingers crossed for another successful season next year!

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This season our 5 teams have competed across the college football leagues, battling in plenty of tough fixtures. We have ended the season with our A team winning the Premiership, and the B team gaining promotion to the Premiership for next season, both of which are incredible firsts for the club. It's been an amazing season of working hard for each other on and off the pitch and the club has reaped the rewards.

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John Snow Darts has evolved this year from a singular team to three teams, the As, Bs and Women's, acquiring some brilliant players from our freshers recruitment and throughout the year. Our A team finished 3rd in the league in the 2024/5 season, an incredible achievement, and our Bs and women’s team worked hard and performed exceptionally well in their division. Our cofounders, Nick and Jack, are immensely proud of the team that has been assembled, with an incredible spirit that can only be described as a family. We look forward to what next year holds for John Snow Darts.

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Following on from last year's win in the Festival of Sport for the A team, and the B team being promoted into the Premiership League, John Snow Tennis has entered the new season with enthusiasm and determination. While there haven’t been many matches so far, fielded teams have been strong and team spirit high with members enjoying the challenge of stronger competition. With plenty of the season still ahead, the club is focused on building momentum, supporting each other, and making the most of every opportunity on and off the court. We hope to continue the success of last year in our future matches.

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We've had a great year for JSNC with 4 competitive women's teams and two mixed! 3/4 of the women's teams have finished in the top half of the table, with both our mixed teams in the top 2 from each pool. Jess Bishop has led the C team to promotion and the final of the plate for the second year in a row, which has been a result of unwavering determination from all the team! Girls from the As and Bs joined together to defeat South in our college varsity 41-12! With plenty of socials, charity events and well planned training from our captains, JSNC have had an incredible year! We have had more freshers join then ever before and are all looking forward to our final celebrations in June. With a talented executive committee for next year, JSNC are looking forward to a bright future.

Building on the successes of last year, JSWFC had an unbeaten run in the league, resulting in promotion for the second consecutive season. The team also reached the quarter-finals of the floodlit cup and proudly represented Durham at the York Varsity. Three of our players were selected to play in the Hill vs Bailey match, reflecting the talent in this year’s team. There has also been an increased Snow representation across all DU women’s football teams. This year also marked JSWFCs first tour. The team is looking forward to next year in the Premiership!

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WRITTENBYTOBYCLARK

JSCC has had a strong start to the outdoor season with a convincing first game 10 wicket win. Overall the team has been very positive and we’ve seen great club growth this year, with a core team supporting the exec. It’s been great to see some new faces this year, with our freshers making up a majority of the regular team, who have all impressed in their development and achievement. We are looking forward to continuing the T20 league, with some more wins to seal the season.

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WRITTENBYWILLHALL

LGBTQ+ Soc have been up to some wonderful events this year and it has been so lovely to meet so many of you! We’ve hosted some cozy movie nights and have loved collaborating with John Snow International Society. Hosting a join karaoke night was definitely a highlight of the year and together we ran a very important campaign for LGBTQ+ History Month, keep your eyes peeled for the final video coming out soon! With Hill College Pride just around the corner, I can’t wait to see wher this society goes next year

Founded in March this year, Spikeball has tak Snow by storm. Already with more than 40 pla rising, averaging 4 events per week, spik become one of Snow’s largest and most activ w featuring a number of teams in the arsity against South, as mor orm their own spikeball clubs, w giate league will soon form so w dominate yet another college sport.

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WRITTEN BY DAISIE HOULDEN

Although new to John Snow, Pizza Society has already become well-known. We want to provide everyone in college the opportunity to be part of an exciting society. Our first social with F1 society was a huge success with the pizza going down quickly. We also w one in college with some free dominos a ednesday during exams. We have man or socials to happen next ear orward to seeing how pizza society comes along in the next few years and hope to or ourselves!

In a year of so many Music Society events, it was hard to pick some highlights, but here they are. Run by our wonderful VP Chloe, JS Vocals demonstrated their brilliance at the Charity Showcase, whilst our live music nights have welcomed many performers to The Igloo, covering genres from rock to jazz to musical theatre! And last but not least, our Music Masterclasses in collaboration with DSM and some fabulous local music teachers, organised by secretary extraordinaire Lowri. A massive thanks to all of my exec, you've been a pleasure to work with!

WRITTEN BY SUBIL PHILIP

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The F1 Society at John Snow College is a vibrant and growing community for Formula 1 enthusiasts. We host exciting social events, including breakfast meetups for early morning races and themed socials for Grand Prix weekends like Emilia Romagna (Italy). Our initiatives have fostered collaboration with other college F1 societies, strengthening inter-collegiate connections. One of our standout successes is the launch of an F1 Fantasy League, which has drawn significant interest and engagement. With a mix of passionate fans, fun events, and strong partnerships, the society continues to build momentum and bring F1 excitement to college life.

The Board Games Society meets weekly for relaxed, friendly sessions open to all skill levels. Whether you’re into quick party games or longer strategic challenges, there’s something for everyone. Our growing collection of board games - ranging from classics to modern favourites - is chosen collectively by members, ensuring something new and exciting each term. It’s a great way to unwind, meet new people, and discover games you might never have tried. From social deduction to cooperative adventures, every week brings a new experience. Come along, roll some dice, and get stuck in. We’re always happy to welcome new faces!

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MATTHEW MELLODY

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WRITTEN BY WILL HALL

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LGBTQ+ Soc have been up to some wonderful events this year and it has been so lovely meet so many of you! We’ve hosted some cozy movie nights and have lov collaborating with John Snow International Society. Hosting a join karaoke night w definitely a highlight of the year we ran a very important campaign History Month, keep your eyes final video coming out soon! W Pride just around the corner, see where this society goes ne

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WRITTEN BY DAISIE HOULDEN

Founded in March this year, Spikeball has taken ready with more than 40 per week, Spikeball has be tive societies. Now featurin sity against South, as more eball clubs, we hope that a e can dominate yet another

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Although new to John Snow, Pizza Society has already become well-known. We want to provide everyone in college the opportunity to be part of an exciting society. Our first social with F1 society was a huge success with the pizza going down quickly. We also wanted to treat everyone in college with some free dominos at Welfare Wednesday during exams. We have many plans in the works for socials to happen next year We are really looking forward to seeing how pizza society comes along in the next few years and hope to create a name for ourselves!

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WRITTEN BY MATTHEW MELLODY

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The Board Games Society meets weekly for relaxed, friendly sessions open to all skill levels. Whether you’re into quick party games or longer strategic challenges, there’s something for everyone. Our growing collection of board games –ranging from classics to modern favourites – is chosen collectively by members, ensuring something new and exciting each term. It’s a great way to unwind, meet new people, and disco might never have tried. From social deduction t adventures, every week brings a new experience roll some dice, and get stuck in. We’re alw welcome new f

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WRITTEN BY PHOEBE GOODRICH

The Table Tennis Society has had a solid great highlights. In the first term, we enjoyable socials that brought members development was the purchase of a brand available for use by the whole college a society sessions. In the third term, we too intercollegiate matches, giving members represent the college in a relaxed, competitive setting We’re looking forward to building on these activities and continuing to grow the society in the coming year!

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JAK KANE

Societies at Snow have been particularly active this year, with a range of weekly sessions, socials and events. From the Christmas quiz to the Charity Showcase, this year has been very busy! We’ve also had 5 newly ratified societies to add to the 30+ we already had - expanding the coverage of interests and hobbies students can partake in. Every society exec and member has worked so hard this year, and it was amazing to see so many people rewarded for their efforts over the year in the Sports and Societies formal dinner I’ve truly loved being Snow’s 2024/25 Societies Officer and am looking forward to seeing how Alex will help societies to flourish even more next year!

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BeanSoc is John Snow College’s most bean-tastic society, celebrating beans in all their glorious forms. From baked to broad, butter to black, we're here to unite fellow bean lovers through socials, themed events, and general bean-based chaos. Highlights include our charity collaboration with DUCB at the “Fanfares and Food Banks” concert, raising funds and cans for local food banks. Whether it's for the memes, the madness, or just to spill the beans, BeanSoc is all about having fun with a shared love for beans. Follow us on Instagram @js.beansoc!

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This year, Environment society has hosted a range of socials from local litter picks, pumpkin painting and sustainable wrapping paper making. The highlight has been starting the pollinator garden and bug hotel toimprovebiodiversityaroundcollege!

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WRITTEN BY ZARA ESSACK

John Snow Book Club prides itself on being one of the most cozy, relaxed, and fantastical societies around! This year we provided students with wide ranges of book recommendations from all kinds of diverse genres under the goal of making reading enjoyable, exciting, and ‘for’ everyone! We enjoyed movie nights featuring films selected by students themselves, readalongs with hot chocolate and marshmallows to warm up those cold Durham evenings, and student-submitted book recommendations We hope to make reading fun for everyone and offer a temporary respite to the turbulence of reality Asalways,untilnextchapter!

John Snow Dance Society has had a great year! Our weekly classes including a variety of styles – ballet, jazz, contemporary, have all have been well attended. This year marked the first year we held an event to support Movember. The Dance Society undertook a dance-a-thon and raised £130 for this charity. While our annual Charity Showcase has been the t of the year. A spectacular casing all of John ts – dance, music and singing. The Society raised an amazing £604 for castle Women’s Aid.

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ar John Snow Running Society has well and truly bled ednesday social runs have been a highlight for many, often offerin ng distances and a range of paces They’ve been chilled and a perf -week yap. The new strength and conditioning session in the gym pecific exercises, finishing most sessions with the plank. Saturday is been very popular, especially on college Parkrun weeks where we her colleges to earn the most points. We are very proud that Snow is ! As well as this, we have also competed in college relays across the ack and are currently in a very respectable 7th (still beating South of nnah have also hosted some great Monday night interval sessions, nd some speed work! In Epiphany, some of our Snow runners took part in 5k, running many laps of Palace Green in the dark. We are incredibly f every single person that has been a part of John Snow Running year, it has been a pleasure running with you all and being part of such a lovely club!

It’s been another fantastic year for the Roast Dinner Society! Kicking things off with Freshers’ Fair, our irresistible free roasties and Yorkshires drew in a wave of new members, setting the tone for a successful year ahead.

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WRITTEN BY HAYDEN SMITH

This year Students with Disabilities Support Society have started a new series called Barrier Free Bites wherein the members of the exec take the time out to go and review the various food and drink venues that Durham has to offer and give a detailed exploration of their accessibility! We started the series in the hopes that we could help students to feel more comfortable exploring the city and experiencing the great venues Durham has to offer! On some occasions we opened Barrier Free Bites up for society members to come and join the exec and contribute their own experiences to help write the reviews! Behind the scenes we've also been getting in contact with other disability agents to work on some university-wide accessibility guides for next year and to turn Barrier Free Bites into a newsletter, both to increase its reach across the university and to turn it into a more accessible, digestible format!

Our first social of the year was a triumph. The exec team pulled together brilliantly to deliver the very first roast dinner With a two-course meal and an impressive turnout, it was a delicious start to our events calendar! The second social was another huge success. Despite our President dislocating her knee and making an unexpected trip to A&E, the exec team once again rose to the occasion and ensured the Snow community was wellfed. Thanks to the added bonus of Snow’s Sunday Shenanigans and the pub quiz, we saw a fantastic mix of attendees from all year groups. We also loved collaborating with Welfare Wednesday this year gravy-dipped roasties and Yorkshires were a muchloved comfort for many. All in all, this has been one of our best years yet, and we’re proud to continue our mission of bringing the comforts of home to college life John Snow’s best food society? We certainly think so.

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ELSPETH CLARKE

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This has been the most successful year for the Igloo, not only from a financial perspective but also from a student perspective as to what the bar has offered The success of the bar is only good for the students of JohnSnowasitgivesusthefundsto progress with ideas to improve the shared space. Keep an eye out as to how the Igloo may become even better in the years to come This success is predominantly down to both a better offering in product range and activities in the igloo Menu changes, including the introduction of traditional cocktails, and diversifying the wine options have insured that the Igloo offers whatstudentsreallywantintheirbar Events-wise we have had an unbelievable bar programme throughout the year, which will continue provided people keep comingbackformore!

Firstly, the successes of the pub sports teams in darts and pool in their respective competitions has kept Mondays and Thursdays lively. Live Music Tuesdays have created sustained excitement and demonstrated the diverse range of music opportunities both in college and university wide The very popular pub quiz on a Sunday has seen a minimum attendance of 50 students all gunning to be the biggest brains, with a wide range of winners of our bar tabs! The final success story events wise comes from the use of the space by both our sports and societies fortheirsocialevents

The Igloo is now firmly on many bar crawl routes, and everyone at college should be proud of the space we have created.Ihopeforthesametocontinue next year, with even more wonderful events to be scheduled. A prospering Igloo only leads to a better John Snow Student experience, and we will do our upmosttomaintainthisprogress.

INSIGHT INTO DURHAM DAYS...

LINACRE INSTITUTE - ST CUTHBERT’S RC SCHOOL

In June 2025, John Snow College proudly hosted a taster day for students from the Linacre Institute The Linacre Institute is an educational charity dedicated to supporting high-achieving sixth-formers from Northern state schools. Since its founding in 2014, Linacre has empowered over 300 students to pursue places at top universities, offering long-term, personalised support rooted in academic curiosity We also welcomed a

The Insight Days are designed to challenge perceptions that top-tier universities are only for the privileged, and to show that Durham is a welcoming, inclusive space for students from all backgrounds.

The days kicked off with a tours of the campus and a practical Personal Statement workshop This was followed by lunch in our Igloo Bar with tours of our student accommodation and trying on of gowns After lunch students were given an insight into student life by taking part in a presentation delivered by our students In the afternoon, students rotated through two taster sessions trying their hand at everything from rounders and cheer to darts and art The mix of sport and society showcases helped demonstrate the vibrant extracurricular life on offer at Durham.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with students highlighting the personal statement workshop, the inclusive student talks, and the range of activities as standout moments

It was a day filled with insight, fun, and a strong message: Durham University, and especially John Snow College, is for everyone

SNOWDAY2025!

This year’s Snow Day brought high heat and even higher energy as we celebrated the end of the academic year. Our theme this year was ‘Snowchella’ which brought the festival to John Snow and Eleanor Huyton’s brilliantly creative T-shirt design ensured everyone looked the part We had amazing student bands including 6ft Grandma, Better than Madonna and Cache Out on the stage throughout the day. Two Js Pizza van and Scoops n Smiles went down like down like a treat and the Igloo stayed true to its name as we had the air conditioning on full blast so we could take a break from the heat People tested their luck on the inflatables which included a rodeo bull, surf machine and human hungry hippos As always, the highlight of the day was our tribute act This year it was Midnight Miley who sang classics like Wrecking Ball as well as Hannah Montana throwbacks Her energy was incredible, and the crowd was loving it All of this wouldn’t be possible without this year’s Entertainments Officer, Ella Medley She worked incredibly hard to make Snow Day the success it is, and we’re glad the sun shone to give John Snow a day to remember As the sun set, we ended the day singing along to ‘Angels’ as per John Snow Tradition. Day is a lively, full-day celebration packed with entertainment, featuring live music from student bands and tribute acts A highlight of the day was the headliner ‘Midnight Miley’, whose energetic performance lit up the stage and got the crowd dancing The event also included pizza and ice cream vans and giant inflatables To show off their college spirit our students also wore a ‘Snowchella’ themed t-shirts designed by one our very own students Eleanor Huyton It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all and we were thrilled that sun shone giving our community a day to remember!

ANNUAL COLLEGE AWARDS 2025

Sports Leadership Award

Team of the Year

Sports Spirit Award

Sports Personality

Society of the Year

C O L L E G E

Society Leader of the Year

Outreach Leader of the Year

College Unsung Hero

Dr John Snow Award

JCRAwards

Katie Walsh

Kyla Regalario

Women’s Rugby

Nick Evans

Olivia Linday

Louis Anderson

Public Speaking & Debate Society

Running Society

Izzy Stutchfield

Ameila Wall

Alison Thompson

Tara Phull

Asel Weerabahu

In May, we had the pleasure of celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students at our Annual College Awards Evening. From outstanding contributions in sports and societies, to launching impactful outreach initiatives, our students' passion, dedication, and hard work has truly shone through this year.

HLMs

Jasmine Uppal

Eleanor Huyton

Faith Ajayi

Rhianna Ayson

Michael Williams-Hart

Phil Smith

Claire Robinson

College Fellow

Steven Mclean

SPORTS&SOCIETIES COLOURRECIPIENTS FULLCOLOURS

HONOURARYCOLOURS

Team of the Year - Phoenix Cheer Poms

Club of the Year - Men’s Football Club of the Year - Darts

Sportswoman of the Year - Alyssa Brentnall

Sportsman of the Year - Daniel Davidson

Society of the Year - International Association

Event of the Year - Dance Society

President of the Year - Izzy Stutchfield

Honorary Colours - Jasmine Uppal

Honorary Colours - Anika Pittal

Honorary Colours - Abigail Woods

HALFCOLOURS

JSBC - Niamh Boyle and Olivia Black

Phoenix Cheer - Chloe Base and Niamh Wheatley

Tennis - Marie Sanseau and Ursula Richardson

Hockey - Grace Beadsley and Niamh Tyreman

Pool - Morgan Finn and Owen Crawford

Cricket Club - Zane Khambatta and Archie Atkins-Sloan

JSRFC - Ed Jackson and Harry Williamson

Frisbee - Jacob Dear and Emma McBretney

Rounders - Eleanor Huyton and Georgie Sanders

Volleyball - Sully Shazad and Eleanor Thornton

Squash - Munya Karimazondo and Jed Lucraft

JS Women’s FC - Emma McBretney and Monica Amato

JSFC - Sam Whitford and Breffni Cumiskey

Women’s Rugby - Evie Whatmough and Adanna Okoli

Basketball - Lukas Račkys and Samy Mail

Netball - Jess Ostler and Tegan Horrox

Darts - Lucy Gallagher and Alfie Towell

Baking Soc - Faiza Nasreen

LGBTQ+ Soc - Calista Tse and Toby Dossett

F1 Soc - Fergus Ripley

Languages & Cultures - Noemi Kilchenmann

Choc Soc - Abby Soulsby and Harry Evans

Kickboxing - Jack Kerr and Rob Jones

Environment Soc - Cady Sessions and Jess Ostler

Poker - Sheel Agrawal

Music Soc - Lowri Carter and Caitlin Palmer

Dance Soc - Caroline Willmott and India Ellis-Trott

Board Games Soc - Grace Sherwood

Boxing - Cameron Worrall and Hamzah Ibrahim

FemSoc - Olivia Morey

Brunch Soc - William Wardle

Spikeball - Ben Smith

International Assoc. - Tina Charukamnoetkanok and Zara Essack

POCA - Sabrina Yu and Vanisha D’Souza

JSBC - Lily Sapcote

Phoenix Cheer - Georgia Huggins and Ella Medley

Tennis - Charlotte Margetson

Hockey - Gemma Luscombe and Sam Pilling

Pool - Miles Aitken

Cricket Club - Zane Khambatta

JSRFC - Morgan Young and Sam Dexter

Frisbee - Max Bamford

Rounders - Harvey Cooper

Volleyball - Ella Thomas and Ryan Parry

Squash - Erin Price

Lacrosse - Gracie Levene

JS Womens FC - Poppy Eaglesham and Amelia

Lowe

JSFC - Louis Anderson and Jacob Dear

Women’s Rugby - Rosie Harrison and Lily Hanbury-Dunn

Basketball - Daniel Yurchenko

Netball - Megan Scott and Jess Bishop

Darts - Alistair Sweetin and Sam Davey

Baking Soc - Vanisha D’Souza

LGBTQ+ Soc - Noemi Kilchenmann

Languages & Cultures - Isma Shahid

Choc Soc - Lucy Hagger

Kickboxing - Grace McAvoy

Environment Soc - Amelia Wall

Poker - Lewis Maltby

Music Soc - Chloe Cater

Dance Soc - Lacey Mackenzie

Board Games Soc - Bethany Gresty

Boxing - Spencer Eade

FemSoc - Evie Powell

POCA - Zara Essack

Snow Globe - Izzy Broxis

JSCFS - Rhianna Ayson

Running Club - Thomas Horton

Book Club - Daisie Houlden

Roast Soc - Joshua Cook

SwiftSoc - Rachel Hobson

Art Soc - Kerrie Warner

Debate Soc - Megan Dunlop

Bean Soc - Emily Fairfoot

International Association - Noemi Kilchenmann

Snow Globe - Heidi Maxwell and Sanika

Samel

Disability Support - Isabel McDermott

JSCFS - Olivia Petrini and Sophie Read

Book Club - Noemi Kilchenmann

Roast Soc - Jessica Bishop and Rachel Hobson

SwiftSoc - Harriet Webb and Lacey

Mackenzie

Debate Soc - Eve Pryde and Lucile MorioFloch

Table Tennis - Hayden Smith

Bean Soc - Benjamin Welch

Running Soc - Ella Parry and Hannah Willert

SENIOR COMMON ROOM WHATISTHESCR? OUR JOHN SNOW COLLEGE

At Durham, the SCR is a long-standing tradition a space for students, alumni, and staff to connect and contribute to College life At John Snow, we’re proud to honour that tradition, but we’re not here to simply preserve the past We’re building an SCR that looks forward

Future-focused, inclusive, and open to all, our SCR is a living network one that stretches across the country and the globe, across industries and generations

Whether you graduated this year or twenty-five years ago, whether you were a JCR President or quietly made Snow your home – this is your community

OUR NEXT EVENT

Our first meet-up will be at the John Snow Pub at 2pm on Sunday 24 August, sign up is not necessary but please feel free to complete our signup form to let us know that you are coming!

WHY JOIN?

Everyone’s connection to John Snow looks a little different, and that’s exactly what makes our SCR special Whether your College days were packed with activity or passed in quieter ways, you’re still part of a community that values where you’ve been and what you’ve gone on to do.

You don’t need to be highly involved to take part The SCR is designed to be flexible a community you can stay connected to in a way that works for you. Whether you're ready to offer support or just want to keep in touch, there’s a place for you here

Here’s what you might gain from being involved:

Offer advice or insight to current students small actions can make a big impact

Share your story your path might be just what someone else needs to hear.

Reconnect and grow your network with fellow alumni, staff, and friends of the College

Spot new talent and consider hiring from a trusted, growing network of Snow graduates.

Stay in the loop, from College developments to occasional events and opportunities to contribute

Rediscover the Snow community because a sense of belonging shouldn’t have a time limit

It’s easy to join, and even easier to find value in being part of something that’s growing, evolving, and grounded in shared purpose

If you are graduating this summer or are an alumnus of some years’ standing, we warmly encourage you to join the John Snow College SCR via our LinkedIn page

We do not want cost to be a barrier to entry, so a range of membership contributions is available We simply ask that you consider supporting the development of the SCR and its future events, both virtual and in-person. All income and expenditure will be overseen by our independent College Advisory Board. H O W ?