THOUSANDS of students have been taking part in ceremonies to mark the start of their university career.
More than 6,000 Durham University students formally entered the university as five matriculation ceremonies took place in Durham Cathedral.
The ceremony began at 9.45am with students from St Hild and St Bede, St Mary’s and Van Mildert colleges. The last session started at 4pm with Hatfield, St John’s and Ustinov.
Each ceremony is introduced by the Dean of Durham, and features a speech by the Durham Student Union president.
The new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stuart Corbridge, addressed the students throughout the day.
An undergraduate and postgraduate representative from each college signed the matriculation book on behalf of their college, which marks the formal beginning of the students’ university membership.
A student from Josephine Butler College, said: “It’s very special. We looked up and looked around, and while we’ve seen cathedrals before, this is different.”
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