Introduction
Welcome to the Durham Union Society.
The Durham Union is one of the oldest student debating societies in the world and is the University's oldest society, having hosted debates for almost 170 years.
Through out this time we have been based in several locations but are now based in our debating chamber on Palace Green. Adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Chamber sits between the imposing structures of Durham Cathedral and Castle; lending a dramatic atmosphere to debates.
Today we act as a popular focus for social events on campus as well organising public debates and addresses. Speakers in the past few months have included Sir Ian Blair, Vince Cable and David Davis. The Union also aims to promote and teach debating and public speaking, with it representing Durham University both nationally and internationally at competitive debating. Furthermore the Union has a strong debating outreach program in the Durham and Newcastle area. We are also fortunate to run our own member’s bar (24 NBC), and have accommodation and a snooker room only a short walk from the chamber.
Membership is open to all current students of Durham University and is available either for a year or for life. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at info@dus.org.uk or simply click this link to join online.
Thomas McCall
President - Michaelmas 2009
