College News
College Annual Report 2025/26
Collingwood College has published its Annual Report for 2025/26, reflecting on another busy and successful year across College life.
Thom Brooks discusses Brexit and migration on Channel 4
Professor Thom Brooks, Principal of Collingwood College and Chair in Law, Ethics and Government at Durham Law School, appeared on Channel 4 on Sunday, 25 October to discuss Brexit and migration.
Collingwood alumnus Andrew Byrne returns to share insights into careers in finance
Collingwood welcomed back alumnus Andrew Byrne (Geology, 2003) on Thursday 22 October for a lively evening exploring careers in finance. It was co-hosted with the Collingwood College Finance Society.
Collingwood Future launches with a conversation on AI, ethics and leadership
Collingwood has launched Collingwood Future, a new college-based student development programme helping students across all degree subjects explore artificial intelligence, ethics and leadership.
Collingwood celebrates Senior Common Room relaunch
Collingwood celebrated the relaunch of its Senior Common Room (SCR) last Monday evening bringing members together with student leaders to strengthen connections across the college community.
Collingwood Alumni Informal Event London November 2026
Collingwood Alumni Informal Event London
Collingwood College Relaunches Senior Common Room'
A priority in Principal Thom Brooks' first year, Collingwood College's Senior Common Room is being relaunched to strengthen connections across generations of alumni and scholars.
Collingwood’s Ava Wadsworth shines at Junior Hockey World Cup
Ava was named player of the match in the final as Scotland U21 win Challenger Cup at Junior Hockey World Cup in Chile
Britain’s largest amateur football club ranks among world’s top Movember fundraisers
Britain’s largest amateur football club has been named among the world’s top Movember fundraisers for 2025.
What a Wonderful World...
This academic year, our Music Outreach Project embraced the theme of cultural diversity and global unity. Thanks to the generosity of a Collingwood alumnus, eight dedicated student volunteers collaborated weekly with nearly 70 pupils from three primary schools in Durham and the surrounding areas. Their mission? To bring to life the timeless anthem 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong.
Exploring ageing with Professor Gillian Campling at Collingwood
Collingwood welcomed Professor Gillian Campling for an evening talk examining the biology of ageing, the role of lifestyle and medicine, and what current research suggests about the prospects for longer, healthier lives.