Our Societies

Societies are an amazing way to get involved in Stephenson college life. Feel free to have a browse at our many different societies we have available and contact their social media or emails if you have any questions!

If you think there’s something missing that you could fill in please contact your societies officer, Louis Appleyard, at stephenson.jcr-societies@durham.ac.uk or at @stephenson.societies on instagram or fill in the society ratification form here.

Book Club:

Presidents: Louis Appleyard and Erica Da Silva

Email: louis.appleyard@durham.ac.uk

Socials: @stephenson.bookclub

The Book Club is a great space to read and discuss books, we aim to do one book a month and will vote on each book beforehand. Please come to a meeting if you are interested!

Debate Society:

President: Emily Scott

Socials: @stevodebating

One of Durham’s only college-level debating societies, founded in 2022 and coming back in 2025 stronger than ever. Open for a range of diplomatic and open discussions from across all levels! Watch this space for exciting events :)

F1 Society:

President: Jasmina Dave

🏎 No matter if you’re Team Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull…

Come join the Stephenson F1 Society, where we watch races, put together f1 bingo, play f1 games and enjoy all things Formula 1 throughout the year!🏎

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @stephenson.f1society

Games Society:

President: Reuben Hadley

Socials: @stephenson.games

Our Games Society provides a safe, friendly, and welcoming space for members of the college to relax, connect, and enjoy a wide variety of games together — from board games to video games, there’s something for everyone.

Grow Society:

President: Sam Walshaw

Socials: @stephenson.growsoc

Stevo's flagship society, Grow Soc is the best way to make new friends while growing some goodies!! Meet us in Platform 1 at 1415 every Wednesday and join us on our weekend socials!

Law Society:

President: James Carvell

Socials: @stephenson.lawsociety

Stephenson Law Society is a small supportive group that offers guidance and support to anyone who is interested in the law.

Minecraft Society:

President: Louis Appleyard

Email: louis.appleyard@durham.ac.uk

Socials: @stephenson.minecraft

Minecraft Society is a safe space for anyone who would enjoy playing minecraft, we have our own world you can join so please come and play! Please follow the instagram to find out how to join and message or send an email if you have any questions!

Mound Musical Society:

President: Callum Ryan

Socials: @moundmusicalsociety

Mound Musical Society are an inclusive, easygoing musical group for Stephenson and Butler students, who put on an annual musical and smaller events during the year.

Northern Society:

President: Jessie Lennox

Socials: @stephensonnorthern

Pop Soc:

Presidents: Annie McDermott and Frances Callaghan

Socials: @stephenson.popsoc

Quiz Society:

Presidents: Kirk Eckard and Phoebe McKinnon

Socials: @stephenson.quiz

Rocket Theatre:

Presidents: Lauren Williams and Alice Toner

Socials: @rocket.theatre

SCCFS:

President: Phoebe Case

Socials: @stevofashionshow

Spag Bol Society:

President: James Carvell

Socials: @stephenson.spagbol

We love Spag Bol, please join and share our enthusiasm.

The Flaming Steamos:

President: Sidney Sweeney

Email: louis.appleyard@durham.ac.uk (secretary)

Socials: @theflamingsteamos

Self proclaimed most unserious band in Durham. From jazz to funk to pop we play it all!