Throughout the year the JCR and MCR organise a series of cultural activities to facilitate intercultural exchange, including events hosted in the College and in local attractions.
Each term the JCR International Representative hosts regular Language Cafes, providing opportunities for students to practice their language skills, explore different cultures and make new friends, accompanied by themed snacks.
Currently, students can join groups for five core languages:
There are student language reps at each session to assist with the learning of the languages. The organisers are hopeful and planning to add further languages in the next academic year.
Students in the bar sat talking during the language cafe.
For Lunar New Year, the MCR organised a calligraphy workshop in the College Bar. Participants were able to try calligraphy using traditional techniques in the informal workshop, which was facilitated by current postgraduate students.
Students in the college bar for a calligraphy session.
The JCR also organise a series of events to celebrate Lunar New Year and the College host a Lunar New Year Formal Dinner in the Dining Hall.
There are also opportunities to visit Durham University's Oriental Museum on Mill Hill Lane to explore the collections and take part in an object handling workshop.
Students in the college bar for the a Lunar New Year themed language cafe.
The Julian Trevelyan Art Prize is an annual competition which provides an opportunity for students to explore visual art and culture. Cash prizes are available for both first and second prize, first is selected by a judging panel and second is voted by students.
Entry to the Julian Trevelyan Art Prize 2022/2023.
At Trevelyan we host photography competitions throughout the academic year, and provide the opportunity for students to explore visual arts. The competition will be based on a theme and students can submit their entries which are reviewed by a panel, who are awarded first prize. Following this an online poll will open for students to vote and select the highly commended prize.
An entry to the photography competition.
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