The Durham Union

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The Durham Union Durham University's Oldest Society, dedicated to intellectual debate and free speech since 1842. The oldest and largest student society in Durham.

The Union hosts stimulating debates every Friday night, excellent addresses and fantastic social events. Feel free to drop by our Office on Palace Green, or our brilliant bar at 24 North Bailey, and say hello. Join online at www.dus.org.uk, or in our office next to the chamber on Palace Green.

Running the Union is no small task! Here is a brief overview of how our executive works - elections open in Michaelmas! ...
11/09/2026

Running the Union is no small task! Here is a brief overview of how our executive works - elections open in Michaelmas!

Running the Union is no small feat! Find a brief overview of how the society operates - we hope to see you involved soon...
11/09/2026

Running the Union is no small feat! Find a brief overview of how the society operates - we hope to see you involved soon!

For more information visit our website, linked in bio! For information on competitive debate, follow Durham Union Societ...
07/09/2026

For more information visit our website, linked in bio!
For information on competitive debate, follow Durham Union Society Debating

Ahead of the new academic term, What is the Union? and a Recap of Last Michaelmas!
02/09/2026

Ahead of the new academic term, What is the Union? and a Recap of Last Michaelmas!

What is the Union? And a look back on last Michaelmas!
02/09/2026

What is the Union? And a look back on last Michaelmas!

Congratulations to everybody who received their A-Level results this morning, and especially to those who will now be jo...
13/08/2026

Congratulations to everybody who received their A-Level results this morning, and especially to those who will now be joining us up in Durham!

A University education is one of the most enriching and transformative experiences a young person can have, and for members of our society, the Durham Union plays a large role in that. Whether stopping by our student run bar, joining us for a weekly social, or attending one of our events, we here at the society hope to see you soon!

13/08/2026

Coming to Durham this year?

Congratulations on your A-level results 🎉 we look forward to seeing you in September.

Congratulations on your IB results and welcome to Durham!
08/07/2026

Congratulations on your IB results and welcome to Durham!

Look back on Easter term! Find photos from every event online at our Flickr!
25/06/2026

Look back on Easter term! Find photos from every event online at our Flickr!

Thank you for making this such a memorable Easter Term at the Durham Union Society - here’s to many more!
24/06/2026

Thank you for making this such a memorable Easter Term at the Durham Union Society - here’s to many more!

Address

Pemberton Buildings, Palace Green
Durham
DH13EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441913843724

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