Durham University

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/durham-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Durham University built?1832
2. What is the location?Durham, England
3. What is the number of listed buildings?83
4. Why does Durham University have so many old buildings?The campus has 83 listed buildings, including the 11th‑century Durham Castle. These historic buildings show how long the university has been here.
5. How does Durham University’s college system work?Durham has 17 colleges that give students a home, food, and a friendly community. At the same time, academic work is organized by departments.

Act of Parliament: A formal legislative act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Royal Charter: A formal document issued by a monarch granting rights, privileges, or status to an institution.
Collegiate University: A university structured around autonomous colleges that provide academic and social support to students.
World Heritage Site: A landmark or area recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value and protected for future generations.