Who's Who

Tammi Walker became Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society and Professor of Forensic Psychology in the Psychology Department at Durham in September 2021. Tammi has overall responsibility for the direction, leadership and management of the college. She works directly with the other college officers and staff, student leaders of the Junior Common Room, faculty and staff of the Senior Common Room and alumni and friends to ensure an outstanding student experience.

Tammi is a Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Registered Senior Fellow with Advance HE and a mental health nurse by clinical background. Her research interests include forensic psychology and psychiatry, and she has contributed extensively to the development and delivery of interventions with imprisoned women. She is passionate about working with marginalised groups who experience severe health inequalities, and she has considerable expertise in the areas of suicide, self-harm, mental health and sexual violence. She is currently the Principal Investigator on several research grants conducting quantitative and qualitative research throughout the UK.

Professor Tammi Walker

Principal of St Cuthbert's Society

(cuthberts.reception@durham.ac.uk )

Principal of St Cuthbert's Society and Professor of Forensic Psychology. 

 Dr Jon Warren, Vice-Principal of St Cuthbert's Society

Vice Principal (cuthberts.vp@durham.ac.uk), St Cuthbert's Society.

Jon Warren is a Social Scientist. His research interests are focused on de-industrialisation and how its effects have manifested themselves in the lives and experiences of those living in areas like the North East of England. As Vice-Principal Jon has a wide remit. This involves enhancing intellectual curiosity within the student body, ensuring students have opportunities for personal development, liaison with academic departments and outreach to the local community.                                           

Dr Lydia Harris, Assistant Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society

cuthberts.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk

Dr Lydia Harris became Assistant Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society in 2022 and handles all aspects of student support and welfare. The main duties of the Assistant Principal are to provide support for those students who are experiencing emotional or academic issues which are negatively affecting their personal and professional development. No matter how big or small the issue, Lydia and the Student Support team are here to help you during your time at Cuth’s.

Previously, Lydia completed a MA and PhD at Durham in the Department of History. Her research focuses on reproductive health in the High Middle Ages, specifically abortion and contraception in Western Europe from 1000-1300. She is always open to discussing any aspects of gendered, medical, and cultural history, particularly concerning reproductive choice in pre-modern eras. Prior to joining St Cuthbert’s Society, Lydia worked in the NINE DTP, Josephine Butler College, and the department of history. Before coming to Durham, Lydia completed two undergraduate degrees at Hunter College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, both in New York City, and originally hails from Texas. She lives in Durham with her husband, son, dog, and rabbit. 

College Staff

Common Room Presidents