Membership
The Durham Union Society has a variety of options for students looking to purchase membership be it for life or yearly.
Members of the Durham Union Society enjoy benefits such as discounted rates on pre-event dinners with speakers, access to our Alumni Mentorship Programme and reciprocal relations with the Oxford Union Society, Cambridge Union Society, TCD Hist and TCD Phil.
Reciprocal Relations
As part of our commitment to access, we offer discounted rates on membership to students eligible for the Durham Grant.
Life Membership
Who is eligible?
- Any member of Durham University.
Pricing
- £75
Life Members will remain a member of the society unless they:
- Leave the society voluntarily.
- Are expelled from the society.
Purchasing
Yearly Membership
Who is eligible?
- Any member of Durham University.
Pricing
- £50 (per year)
Yearly Members will remain a member of the society for a calendar year unless they:
- Leave the society voluntarily.
- Are expelled from the society.
Purchasing
Access Membership
Who is eligible?
- Recipients of the maximum Durham Grant Award.
- Successful applicant to a University, College, or JCR related hardship (or similar) fund within the past 12 months.
Pricing
- £40 for Life
- £30 for Yearly
Purchasing
- To purchase any Access Membership please contact our Office Manager at info@dus.org.uk.
- Please attach supporting evidence of eligibility.
- This evidence will be treated with complete privacy and will not be shared or discussed with any students.
College Opportunities Funds
Every college has multiple student funds – the key one is the Opportunities Fund, otherwise known as the Participation Fund. Union memberships can be paid for by this fund.
A number of colleges have already stated that they will pay for memberships if an application is submitted. Regardless of your college, you can use our email template to make an application. Email your college to submit an application!