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Welcome to New Postgraduate Students

Sonia - New StudentsOn behalf of the whole College Family at Grey, I would like to extend a warm welcome from all members of the College.

Grey College is a wonderful place to engage with both your studies and the wider aspects of student life.

As a postgraduate student here, you’ll be part of an active and friendly community of people from all around the world, from many different backgrounds, and having a whole host of interests. 

I look forward to meeting you later in the year. 

Professor Sonia Virdee
Principal, Grey College

University student
Welcome to Grey! My name is Tabby and I am the outgoing Middle Common Room (MCR) President, having been in the role from last October. The MCR is a community of post-graduates, as well as mature students, 4th year undergraduates and those on placements or years abroad. It is a really welcoming and supportive community, and a great way to make friends as you arrive in Durham. If you have any questions, please just drop me an email at greymcr.president@durham.ac.uk or direct message me on @greycollegemcr and I’ll do what I can to help.

Tabitha Trigger
MCR President (outgoing)

College Information

Before your arrival, College will send several emails over the next few weeks. Please read all the information sent to you carefully, making sure you complete all the tasks needed. 

Welcome letters

College Principal welcome letter 2025 - Prof Sonia Virdee (Principal) Welcome Letter 2025 

MCR President welcome letter 2025 - Tabitha Trigger MCR President welcome letter

Find out more

Enrol online

Enrolment opens six weeks before the start of your programme.
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Middle Common Room

Find more events and opportunities with Grey MCR
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University student
Welcome to Grey! I'm Freddie your Junior Common Room (JCR) President this year. Congratulations on getting place at Durham University, you are going love being a postgraduate student at Grey College. This is an achievement you can be proud of for the rest of your life. I love Grey, which is why I was honoured to be elected as your JCR President this year and I will work closely with the MCR President and Exec to represent your voices to College staff, the University, and the wider world. I, and the wider Grey community, cannot wait for you to arrive in September: it’s going to be fantastic!

Freddie Bloom
JCR President

Your first week in Durham – University Induction Week Events Timetable

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Induction Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.
Your Personal Induction Planner
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Student updates

Check out our student blogs to read more about life at Durham from our students. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Highlights

What to bring to University

Read our top recommendations to add to your packing list ready for your arrival at Durham.
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Welcome to Durham – and stop worrying!

Moving to University can be a daunting prospect but there’s no need to worry, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Get in touch

If you have any queries about any of this information or any aspect of coming to Durham please contact us.

Grey College

Grey College, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LG

College Reception Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 5900