One of the best things about Durham's collegiate system is the number of opportunities to get involved. As well as the University-level activities that you would get at any university, at Durham you also have College-level activities. This is where Trevelyan excels.
Trevelyan has a broad range of social and academic events across the year, from our dissertation open mic nights to our gowned formal dinners. We also have some exceptional annual events, including Live on the Hill, our black-tie jazz night, and Trevstock, our 12-hour music festival.
Your time at University will be exciting and rewarding, but it will also have its challenges. We recognise that many of our students will need support during their time at University.
Trevelyan strives to produce future-ready graduates. Personal development activities are key to this, helping our students to develop their soft skills.
Trevstock
Trevstock is an annual 12-hour music festival which takes place during Easter Term, and is the big final music event of the academic year.
Trev's Stock
Trevs Day
Trevs Day is an annual college event which takes place during Easter Term on the college back lawn. It involves lost of activities and music events and refreshments are available. The event takes place all afternoon and each year has a different theme.
Trev's Day 2024
Live on the Hill
Live on the Hill is one of Trevs biggest music events of the year, a fantastic musical evening with a live jazz orchestra and vocalists, while raising money for a chosen charity. This event takes place during Michaelmas Term.
Live on the Hill 2024
Formal Dinners
Formal dinners are special events in college, students wear formal attire, or black tie for some such as the Christmas Formal, and students ware their gowns as Trevelyan is a gowned college. The events take place in the dining hall and there are different formals each term, some of which have a theme. Students sit on low table and College staff, SCR members and college guests sit on high table.
Halfway Formal 2025
Trevs has an excellent sporting reputation. We also have every sporting activity you could want, from football to Frisbee. This is in part due to our great facilities - we have an indoor sports hall, an outdoor all-weather sports court, and a college gym on site. Many of our bigger sports clubs have multiple teams, from the As through to the Cs and Ds. This means that you have the opportunity to play at any level, whether you are a competitive or a social player.
Most importantly, at Trevs we like to celebrate our achievements and success.
Trevelyan College Boat Club reception 2025, to celebrate their success during Michaelmas Term.
Trevs also excels in music and theatre. We have a 60-seat theatre, a soundproof recording room with professional equipment, and multiple music practice rooms. We also have a broad range of musical and theatrical groups, from chamber choirs and orchestras to musical societies and a capella groups
Trevelyan is a community-minded place. We have an elected Charities Officer who coordinate volunteering opportunities and charitable endeavours. This includes food donations to the Christmas Wish Tree, contributions to the Christmas Cards for Care Homes project, and charity craft sessions.
The JCR Environment Officer coordinates a litter pick around the college grounds and local community, to improve our environment and reduce litter.
College Litter Pick Michaelmas Term 2024
In short, there really is something for everyone at Trevelyan!
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