Butler College is a name reported to have recently been announced for the newest college at the University of Durham, due to open in September 2006. It is being constructed on the Howlands site next to the current residence blocks of Ustinov College. The term college (Latin collegium) is most often used today to denote an educational institution. ... Durham University is a university in England. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ustinov College, is a postgraduate college of the University of Durham in England. ...

It will be the first fully self-catered college of the University located in Durham City itself, with facilitites far more modern than any of the existing Durham City colleges (the newest of which was opened in 1972). The two colleges based at Queen's Campus, Stockton (John Snow & George Stephenson) have been self-catered since their creation in 2001. All rooms will be en-suite with purpose-built facilities, something that is lacking in many of Durham's older colleges. Durham (IPA: locally, in RP) is a small city in the north east of England. ... Durham (IPA: locally, in RP) is a small city in the north east of England. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... Durham University is a university in England. ... The term en-suite, from French in room, is usually used to refer to bathrooms that are connected to a bedroom. ...

The name of the college was originally under some debate, with students applying to join the college before it was announced. The reason for the new college's name has not yet been confirmed; it may refer either to Josephine Butler, a Victorian feminist campaigner, or to Joseph Butler, a former Bishop of Durham. Josephine Butler (1828 - 1906) was a Victorian era feminist campaigner who was primarily interested in the welfare of prostitutes. ... Joseph Butler (May 18, 1692 - June 16, 1752) was an English bishop, theologian, apologist and philosopher. ... Arms of the Bishop of Durham The Bishop of Durham is the officer of the Church of England responsible for the diocese of Durham, one of the oldest in the country. ...