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A Glimpse into Matriculation

Discover the rich heritage of Matriculation at Durham University. From cherished memories of previous ceremonies to the excitement of this year's Matriculation, this page offers a glimpse into this unforgettable tradition. Dive deeper into the experience by following the journey on social media.

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Students walking in the cloisters

Students walking through Durham Cathedral's Cloisters.

Students walking towards Durham Cathedral's North Door during Matriculation

Students walking towards Durham Cathedral's North Door.

Matriculation Book

The Matriculation Book.

Durham Cathedral North Door

Durham Cathedral's North Door.

Durham Cathedral South Door

Durham Cathedral's South Door.

Matriculation Robes in Durham Cathedral's Chapter House

Matriculation Robes in Durham Cathedral's Chapter House.

The Matriculation Stage in Durham Cathedral during the Ceremony

The Ceremony Stage during Matriculation.

Professor Karen O'Brien During Matriculation 2023

Professor Karen O'Brien on stage.

Professor Karen O'Brien's Speech During Matriculation 2023

Professor Karen O'Brien on stage.

Student signing the Matriculation Book on stage

College Student Representative signing the Matriculation Book.

Durham Cathedral Nave with Students

Durham Cathedral's Nave.

Collingwood College Student Representative signing the Matriculation Book

College student representative signing the Matriculation Book.

Durham Cathedral Cloisters Gate

Durham Cathedral Cloisters Gate.

St Mary's College Student Representative Signing the Matriculation Book

College student representative signing the Matriculation Book.

Matriculation Marshals in the Chapter House

Ceremony marshals in the Cathedral Chapter House.

Students walking through Durham Cathedrals Cloisters

Students walking in Durham Cathedral's Cloisters.

University College students banging pots and pans to welcome new students

University College students banging pots and pans to welcome new students.

Students, staff and a tiger mascot outside with trees in the background

St Cuthbert's Society welcoming new students.

University College students celebrate with new students in Castle Courtyard

University College students celebrate with new students in Castle Courtyard, during Matriculation 2023.

Students walking through Durham Cathedral Cloisters

Students walking through Durham Cathedral Cloisters, leaving the Matriculation 2023 ceremony.

University College students celebrating in Castle Courtyard during Matriculation 2022

University College students celebrating in Castle Courtyard during Matriculation 2022.

Hatfield College students attending Matriculation 2022

Hatfield College students attending Matriculation 2022.

Grey College students on their way to Matriculation 2022

Grey College students on their way to Matriculation 2022.

Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden, at Matriculation 2022

 Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden, at Matriculation 2022.

Grey College students inside the Cathedral Cloisters during Matriculation 2022

Grey College students inside the Cathedral Cloisters during Matriculation 2022.

South College's mascot welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022

South College's mascot welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022.

Durham Cathedral interior during Matriculation

Durham Cathedral interior during Matriculation.

A College representative signing the Matriculation book on behalf of all the students

A College representative signing the Matriculation book on behalf of all the students.

Durham Cathedral interior during Matriculation

Students seated in Durham Cathedral during Matriculation 2022.

College of St Hild and St Bede students welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022

College of St Hild and St Bede students welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022.

Hatfield College's mascot welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022

Hatfield College's mascot welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022.

St Cuthbert's Society posing outside the Cathedral during Matriculation 2022

St Cuthbert's Society taking the College photo outside the Cathedral during Matriculation 2022.

University College students welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022

University College students welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022.

Hatfield College students leaving the Cathedral after Matriculation 2022

Hatfield College students leaving the Cathedral after Matriculation 2022.

University College students welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022

University College students welcoming new students during Matriculation 2022.

University College celebrating with Castle-themed cake during Matriculation 2022

University College (Castle) celebrating with a Castle-themed cake during Matriculation 2022.

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