Hello! I’m Emily and I’m Hatfield’s Senior Man for 2026-27.

I graduated this year with a Criminology degree and have spent 3 brilliant years getting involved in Hatfield life. Aside from acting as Welfare Officer for 2025-26, I have worked at the Bar (one of Durham’s best), coordinated Food and Drinks for our 12 hour ‘Lion in Winter Ball’, and have done 3 years as a Freshers’ Representative. I’m very lucky to spend another year giving back to my community!

I’m responsible for overseeing the everyday running of the Junior Common Room (JCR), working alongside our other amazing College staff as well as with the representatives of other Colleges to communicate student needs to wider University structures. I guide the JCR Executive Committee, whose responsibilities span providing welfare and communities support, overseeing the governance of our charity, and organising a packed schedule of events to make your University experience as exciting as possible.

I’m based in college and can either be found in my office on the ground floor of Kitchen Stairs or in the bar. Do drop by to my office hours to say hello, ask me questions, or give me any feedback about your JCR experience.

Outside of work, I’m a big fan of art, the gym, the nature (and alpacas) in Durham, and cooking up something veggie. I hope to meet as many of you all as possible and can always be contacted in the meantime at hatfield.seniorman@durham.ac.uk!