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Van Mildert 60
Archive photography of Van Mildert College 1960s

 

Celebrate 60 years of Van Mildert College with us in 2025! 

Join us as we reconnect, share our Mildert memories, and enjoy a range of special events to mark this milestone. Save the date and get involved with activities planned throughout the year. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

 

What do we have planned?

As we celebrate 60 years we have a whole host of events for you to get involved with. From nostalgic trips down memory lane to inspiring stories shared by our distinguished alumni, there's something for everyone. Don't miss this chance to reconnect and celebrate our vibrant community!
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Photo of students at Van Mildert College in 1970s

 

 

Get Involved

We’d love for you to connect with us, get involved and contribute to making these celebrations memorable. Your support will help make this anniversary truly special.

Upcoming events

January 2025: London launch, drinks and nibbles

Help us get the celebrations started on Thursday 30 January with drinks and nibbles at Killik Stockbrokers in Mayfair.
Collection of filled champagne flute glasses

July 2025: Gala reunion weekend in Durham

Join us for a reunion weekend! Enjoy a formal meal, catch up with your year-group, and enjoy entertainment from student bands, past and present.
Four students from Van Mildert college pose during a formal event in black tie eveningwear

November 2025: Pre-Christmas drinks in London

Celebrate our anniversary year over drinks and nibbles on Thursday 27 November at Killik Stockbrokers in Mayfair.
An image of Van Mildert College soon after its opening in 1965
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  • Mildert Meets

    We are planning a range of events organised by our alumni, for our alumni, throughout the year in pubs, clubs – or just at home.
    Van Mildert College building reflected in the duck pond

  • Stay in touch

    Be part of our 60th anniversary and join with friends old and new from across our community.
    Van mildert sign is held up by college freshers reps during freshers week

  • Mildert Meets

    When you make a gift, you help to keep Durham at the forefront of education, research and student experience.
    Van Mildert Mens Hockey Team Photo in front of hockey goal

Mildert Meets

We are planning a range of events organised by our alumni, for our alumni, throughout the year in pubs, clubs – or just at home.
Van Mildert College building reflected in the duck pond

Stay in touch

Be part of our 60th anniversary and join with friends old and new from across our community.
Van mildert sign is held up by college freshers reps during freshers week

Make a gift

When you make a gift, you help to keep Durham at the forefront of education, research and student experience.
Van Mildert Mens Hockey Team Photo in front of hockey goal
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