St Cuthbert's Society, Durham
St Cuthbert's Society, colloquially known as Cuth's, is a college of Durham University. It was founded in 1888 for students who were not attached to the existing colleges. 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 Society | ||||||||||
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| University of Durham | ||||||||||
Arms of St Cuthbert's Society Arms: Vert, a representation of St. Cuthbert's cross proper; a bordure argent. | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 54°46′15″N 01°34′38″W | |||||||||
| Motto | Latin: Gratia gratiam parit | |||||||||
| Motto in English | Friendship begets friendship | |||||||||
| Established | 25 October 1888 | |||||||||
| Named for | Cuthbert of Lindisfarne | |||||||||
| Principal | Professor Tammi Walker | |||||||||
| Undergraduates | 1500 | |||||||||
| Postgraduates | 106 | |||||||||
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Location in Durham, England | ||||||||||
St Cuthbert's retains its title of 'society', although its workings have changed since its formation. Its foundation differed from that of Durham's other colleges in that it was established as a common room for, and by, its students. Other Societies followed: St Aidan's Society – now St Aidan's College, and the Graduate Society – now Ustinov College. It is still home to the highest proportion of local students (very few of whom live in) and traditionally houses a high proportion of mature students. It is the only collegiate body to offer undergraduates catered, self-catered, and part catered accommodation.