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College life. With rooms in houses on the historic Bailey and self-catered, modern flats across the river at Parson's Field, Cuth's provides a uniquely flexible range of accommodation and catering options to our diverse student body.
- 413
- 1888
St Cuthbert's Society is a Bailey college, based on Durham's peninsula next to the River Wear, although it also has other accommodation a few minutes' walk away in Old Elvet. St Cuthbert's retains its title of 'society', although its workings have changed since its formation.
- 25 October 1888
- 1500
- Friendship begets friendship
- Latin: Gratia gratiam parit
St Cuthbert's Society is named after St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c. 634 - 20 March 687), who lived in Anglo-Saxon Northumbria as a monk, bishop and hermit. St Cuthbert is celebrated every year on his Feast day, the 20th March, and the Society is included in the Cathedral's celebration of the Saint.
In 1888, St Cuthbert's Society was established as a non-residential college for mature and local students, many with family responsibilities, who did not wish to reside in either Hatfield Hall or University College. To distinguish itself from residential colleges, it was given the title 'Society.'.
St Cuthbert's Society. Durham colleges are very special places, and St Cuthbert’s Society (generally known as Cuth’s) is no exception. Teaching for degrees does not take place in colleges, but a great deal of life learning goes on in them, and lifelong friendships are made.
8 feb 2024 · At St Cuthbert’s Society (generally known as Cuth’s) we are proud to cater for a diverse range of students. Our welcoming and friendly atmosphere forms the foundations of our offer to you; a world class student experience, during which we will support you to achieve your maximum potential.
Today, St Cuthbert’s Society still retains the independence of spirit that was the hallmark of its founders, but it also offers its students all the advantages associated with being a College of Durham University.
