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Ustinov College and International Study Centre come together for first Varsity at Maiden Castle

On Sunday 26 April, students from Ustinov College and the Durham University International Study Centre (ISC) came together for their first Varsity event at Maiden Castle. The day focused on taking part, trying something new and bringing people together through college sport. It showed how sport at Durham supports students of all abilities, not just those competing at the highest level.
Students from ISC and Ustinov College pose with their tennis rackets following their game in the 2026 Varsity

Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday

Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.
A women's volleyball team standing behind a red 'Champions' banner, holding a trophy high, and celebrating.

Durham sports teams celebrate success as University hosts major BUCS event

We recently hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Northern Conference Cup, welcoming teams from 18 other universities, celebrated a number of Durham team successes, and marked a new two-year hosting agreement.
A Team Durham player in full kit seen through the back of a goal

College sports teams successfully defend Varsity title

Earlier this month a range of sports teams from our Colleges squared up against rivals from the University of York, coming away triumphant and retaining the Varsity cup for a second consecutive year.
A trio of images showing rugby, a girl holding a trophy in the air, and badminton