President’s Welcome

Welcome to Epiphany Term at the Durham Union!

Epiphany Term 2025 at the Union is special. During this period, we can continue Michaelmas term’s successes and strengthen our friendships – despite the summatives and Billy B boredom!

This Epiphany will be unparalleled in its offering to Union members. For the first time, we are moving to different locations in Durham, expanding our reach and developing our intuition in the University community. To do this, we have a plethora of addresses and debates scheduled, which cover the most pressing issues of the day and bring experts up to Durham.

We will host our first and final debates at Castle Great Hall! The former of which will be on whether the Labour government has succeeded; the latter assessing whether Britain should adopt a feminist foreign policy.

There is much more, though, to the Union than debating. This term we have a ball, a dancing event, themed socials, and members’ drinking evenings, to bolster community spirits. Additionally, the Union’s groundbreaking alumni membership scheme aims to connect students and alumni with similar research interests. It will give undergraduate members access to the very best of the Union’s alumni, creating even better value for your membership!

As a fresher, it was during Epiphany that I got properly involved as a College Secretary. We have over thirty committee positions open, so I encourage you to join and get involved. You will make friends for life! In the past two years, the Union has greatly expanded our offerings to members, creating a society that offers social events, debates, and career mentorship. There is something for everyone.

Welcome back to Durham, and I hope that you enjoy Epiphany at the Union. Carpe diem.

– Charles Aldous