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the Durham Union

Michaelmas Term 2016

President’s Welcome

Join at www.dus.org.uk

A warm welcome to Durham for both new and returning students alike. For

freshers, this term will represent the opening of a new chapter in your lives. I

remember well the mix of emotions that accompany your first few weeks at

university. Just remember that everyone is in the same boat and there are far

more daunting cities than Durham!

Many freshers coming to Durham for the first time will have heard of the

Union, others will have not. Whatever your subject and whatever your inter-

ests we are your indispensable accompaniment to Durham life.

Unique to Oxford, Cambridge and Durham, the Union Society fulfils several

different functions. First and foremost we provide students with the opportunity to meet, listen to and engage

with a diverse range of public figures. In the past we have hosted speakers from sportsman Jonathan Edwards to

scientist Robert Winston to actress Imelda Staunton.

We also host debates every Friday night, with celebrity speakers coming up to Durham to debate the pressing

issues of the day. In addition we represent the university in competitive student debating and provide the chance

for students to hone their skills in the art of debating and public speaking in our weekly debate training sessions.

Finally we provide an important university wide social environment, independent of the colleges. We have our

very own bar and clubhouse 24 North Bailey, conveniently located next to the cathedral in the centre of Durham.

We host regular balls and socials, widely regarded as amongst the best in Durham.

With so much on offer, why not sign up for membership today? Over 800 freshers each year choose to do so,

making us by far the largest student society in Durham. Membership entitles you to partake in as much or as

little of the above as you choose and is a sound investment in your three year university career. In addition we

have reciprocal relations with both the Oxford and Cambridge Union and our members enjoy full access to their

exciting itinerary of events.

Once again, I look forward to welcoming you (back) to Durham. The Union has an office next to the debating

chamber, upstairs in the Pemberton Building, next to the café on Palace Green. Myself or our office manager,

Sharon, are usually there from 9-5 on weekdays. Any queries, please do not hesitate to come in and have a chat.

George Jackson - Michaelmas President 2016

Friday 29th April, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Monday 10th October, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green

This House Believes That The Nation State Is An

Outdated Concept

Dr Jasper Heinzen

Lecturer of Modern His-

tory at the University of

York.

Specialises in the history

of modern European

nationalism.

Dr Andre Keil

Historian of 19th and

20th century Europe at

Durham University, with

a special focus on Britain

and Germany.

Peter Hitchens

World renowned author,

journalist and broadcaster.

Columnist for the Mail on

Sunday and winner of the

Orwell Prize for journal-

ism.

General Lord Dannatt

Chief of the General Staff

2006-2009 (professional

head of the British Army).

Crossbench peer and past

president of the Durham

Union.

Dr James Koranyi

Historian of central and

eastern European nations

at Durham University.

Specialises in minority

culture and identity.

Proposition Opposition

Ben Harris-Quinney

Chairman of the Bow

Group , a traditionalist con-

servative think tank found-

ed in 1955. Regular con-

tributor to the website Con-

servativeHome

the Durham Union All Durham Students Welcome


Panel Discussion ’Brexit: The Way Forward’

Dominic Grieve MP

Conservative MP for

Beaconsfield and for-

mer barrister. Attorney

General 2010-2014 and

current chair of the

Intelligence and Secu-

rity Select Committee

Prof. Tatiana Damjanovic

Chair in Economics at

Durham University. One

of 200 leading econo-

mists to sign a letter ad-

vocating a Remain vote.

Jonathan Arnott MEP

UKIP MEP for North East

England. Candidate in the

2016 UKIP leadership

election and former general

secretary of the party.

Freddy Gray

Regular columnist and dep-

uty editor of the Spectator,

has written extensively on

Brexit and the Trump phe-

nomenon in the US. Former

literary editor of the Ameri-

can Conservative.

Lord Purvis

Liberal Democrat MSP

from 2003-2011. Ele-

vated to the House of

Lords in 2013. An ad-

vocate of Devo Plus.

Remain Leave

Tom Banks

Campaigns Director at the

Taxpayers’ Alliance think

tank. Regional director of

Vote Leave in Yorkshire

and the Humber during the

referendum campaign.

the Durham Union Members Only

Thursday 13th October, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green


Existence of God Members Only

This House Has Faith In The Existence Of God

Prof. Graham Ward

Regius Professor of

Divinity at Christ

Church College, Ox-

ford. Has written ex-

tensively on faith, lan-

guage and Christology.

Prof. David Wilkinson

Theologian and regular

contributor to Thought

for the Day on BBC

Radio 4. Principle of St

John’s College, Durham

Dr Peter Cave

Philosopher and author. Pa-

tron of the British Humanist

Association (BHA). Regular

BBC Radio presenter and

chair of the Humanist Phi-

losophers’ Group.

Prof. Richard Norman

Vice-President of the British

Humanist Association.

Emeritus Professor of Moral

Philosophy at the University

of Kent. Published works

include On Humanism and

The Moral Philosophers.

Prof. Simon Oliver

Van Mildert Professor

of Divinity at Durham

University. Specialises

in Christian theology

and metaphysics. An-

glican priest.


Prof. Richard Bartle

Writer, professor and pio-

neer of multiplayer online

gaming and virtual reality

gaming. Publications in-

clude Designing Virtual

Worlds. Patron of the BHA.


Friday 14th October, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green


Grammar Schools Members Only

This House Would Allow The Establishment Of New

Grammar Schools

Suzanne Evans

As Deputy Chairman of

UKIP 2014-16, Evans

wrote much of the par-

ty’s 2015 election mani-

festo. Regular panellist

on BBC Question Time.

Paul Buckland

Headmaster of the

Queen Elizabeth Gram-

mar School, Penrith. It is

the only grammar in the

North East and Cumbria

Lord Baker

Education Secretary under

Margaret Thatcher 1986-

1989. Home Secretary under

John Major 1990-1992.

Roberta Blackman-Woods

MP

Labour MP for the City of

Durham constituency since

2005. Former Shadow Hous-

ing Minister and former

member of the Education

and Skills select committee.

William Wragg MP

Conservative MP for

Hazel Grove since 2015.

Currently sits on the

parliamentary Education

Select Committee.


Pat Glass MP

Labour MP for the North

West Durham. Appointed

Shadow Education Secretary

in June 2016 but resigned

two days later citing a loss

of confidence in leader Jere-

my Corbyn.


Friday 21st October, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green


Grammar Schools Members Only

This House Believes That Political Correctness Has

Stifled Political Debate

Lord Kirkhope MEP

Conservative MEP for

Yorkshire and the Hum-

ber, deputy chairman of

the ECR Group. MP for

Leeds North East 1987-

1997.

Mohammed Amin

Businessman and chair-

man of the Conservative

Muslim Forum.

Prof. Mark Learmonth

Deputy Dean at the Durham

University Business School.

His research interests in-

clude the role of language in

reinforcing the masculine

culture of business leader-

ship.

To Be Confirmed

Simon Richards

Chief Executive of the

Freedom Association. A

centre-right libertarian

think tank.

Proposition Opposi-

To Be Confirmed


Friday 28th October, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green


Panel Discussion With Two Historians of the American

Presidency

Prof. John Dumbrell

Emeritus Professor of Gov-

ernment at Durham Univer-

sity, specialising in the US

Constitution. Publications

include A Special Relation-

ship: Anglo-American rela-

tions from the Cold War to

Iraq

Dr Kevin Waite

Born and brought up in the

US, Dr Waite is currently

lecturer in modern Ameri-

can history at Durham Uni-

versity. He specialises in

the politics of 19th century

America, slavery and the

civil war era.


Friday 4th November, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green


This House Would Renew The Trident Nuclear Deterrent

Proposition Opposition Phil Wilson MP

Labour MP for

Sedgefield since 2007,

succeeding Tony Blair.

Wilson currently sits of

the parliamentary De-

fence Select Committee.

Sebastian Payne

Digital Comment Editor

at the Financial Times

and former Online Edi-

tor at the Spectator. A

Durham Union alumnus.

Con Coughlin

Journalist, broadcaster and

author. Currently the De-

fence Editor at the Daily

Telegraph having previously

served as Middle East and

chief foreign correspondent.

Crispin Blunt MP

Conservative MP for Rei-

gate and Chair of the For-

eign Affairs Select Commit-

tee. In 2016, he was the only

Conservative MP to vote

against a motion calling for

the renewal of Trident.

Kevan Jones MP

Labour MP for North

Durham since 2001.

Parliamentary Under-

Secretary of State for

Defence 2008-2010.

Brendan O’Hara MP

SNP MP for Argyll and

Bute since 2015. He is cur-

rently the party’s defence

spokesman in the House of

Commons.




This House Believes The Invasion Of Iraq Was A

Blunder Not A Crime

Sir Edward Leigh MP

Conservative MP for Gains-

borough and former Chair-

man of the Public Accounts

Committee. Leigh was one of

15 Conservative MPs to vote

against the invasion of Iraq in

2003. Past President of the

Durham Union.

Graham Stringer MP

Labour MP for Blackley

and Broughton since

1997. Vocal critic of the

party leadership under

Tony Blair and Gordon

Brown, Stringer cam-

paigned against the war.

Mary Dejevsky

Writer, broadcaster and

journalist. Regular con-

tributor to the Guardian

and the Independent, as

the latter’s diplomatic

correspondent she wrote

most of the editorials

opposing the invasion.

Chris Mullin

Labour MP for Sunder-

land South 1987-2010. A

veteran of the party’s left

wing, Mullin voted

against the invasion. Au-

thor of the novel A Very

British Coup, later

adapted for television.




Second Chance


Friday 2nd December, 6:30pm, Debating Chamber

Second Chance Charity Project

What is the Second Chance Debate?

The Second Chance Debate is the culmination of an outreach project put

together by the Union, Team Durham and The Cyrenians, a charity which

helps people who have been socially excluded.

The unique rehabilitation project aims to empower these individuals to re-

build their confidence by teaching them how to use their own voices,

through a series of training nights in debate and public speaking.

The final debate is a fantastic platform for the participants to showcase their

new found confidence. Members and non-members are welcome to watch

the impressive and moving final, and lend their support to this extraordinary

project.

Kindly Sponsored By...


This House Believes That Jeremy Corbyn Would

Make A Fine Prime Minister

George Jackson

A lifelong socialist, the

current president yearns

for the simpler times

when everyone knitted

their own jumpers and

made their own jam.

Gillian Mc Leod

Our sponsorship secre-

tary and soon-to-be-rich

entrepreneur is horrified

at the prospect of a 99%

top rate of income tax.

Emily Beighton

The Past President is

concerned that the revo-

lution might mean an

end to her cherished

bourgeois lifestyle.

Tom Harwood

The incoming president-

elect lost faith in Corbyn

when he didn’t lend his

weight to the Vote Leave

campaign.

?

Nick Beaumont

The son of an academic,

our former treasurer has

admired Jeremy Corbyn

since first reading the

Morning Star at pre-

school.


Frans Robyns

Our former speakers’

secretary is a respected

authority on socialism

in the developing na-

tions of South America.

Friday 9th December, 8:30pm. The Chamber, Palace Green


Address

Wednesday 19th October, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Sir Arnold Wolfendale

Former Astronomer Royal

‘From working in the deep mines of India to becoming

Astronomer Royal - a Durham Don’s story’

Sir Arnold Wolfendale served as Astronomer Royal from

1991-1995. He is Emeritus Professor in the Department

of Physics at Durham University renowned for his pio-

neering research in the field of cosmic radiation.

An Evening With...

Saturday 22nd October, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Jeremy Vine

Broadcaster and Journalist

Jeremy Vine is one of the most recognisable faces

on television. He hosts a daily show on BBC Radio

2, the current affairs programme Panorama and long

-running quiz show Eggheads. In 2015, Jeremy was

a contestant on the 13th series of Strictly Come

Dancing. Jeremy is a Durham Union alumnus.

Address

Tuesday 1st November, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Andrew Harrop

General Secretary of the Fabian Society

Andrew Harrop has been General Secretary of the Fabian

Society since 2011. Founded in 1884, the Fabian Society

is the oldest political think tank in Britain. Existing to

promote evolutionary socialism, it was instrumental in the

founding of the Labour Party and remains an affiliated

organisation to this day. Andrew will discuss contempo-

rary themes surrounding leaving the EU and the direction

of the Labour Party.

Address

Thursday 20th October, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Ryan Bourne

Director of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs

If the Fabian Society in Britain’s most influential left-wing

think tank then the Institute of Economic Affairs has a good

claim to being its counterpart on the right. Founded in 1955,

it aims to promote free-market liberalism against govern-

ment interventionism. The IEA can boast 12 Noble Laure-

ates amongst the economists engaged in its work, including

Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman. Current DPP Ryan

Bourne will be discussing the future of free trade post Brexit.

Address

Monday 14th November, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

His Excellency Abdurrahman Bilgiç

Turkish Ambassador to the UK

‘Anglo-Turkish relations in the aftermath of Brexit.’

Abdurrahman Bilgiç has been the Turkish Ambassador

to the UK since 2014. His visit to Durham comes at a

time of great prominence for Turkey in the headlines.

Its potential accession to the EU, the migrant crisis, the

domestic coup attempt and the war in Syria make mod-

ern day Turkey crucial to the future of global security.

Address

Thursday 17th November, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Sir Roderic Lyne

Member of the Chilcot Inquiry

In 2009, Sir Roderic Lyne was selected along with Sir John

Chilcot to lead an inquiry into the Iraq War, the subsequent

report was published in July of this year. The panel spent hun-

dreds of hours interviewing prominent figures involved in the

decision to go to war and the subsequent military action. A

former British ambassador to Russia, Sir Roderic will discuss

the lessons of Iraq and the findings of the Chilcot Inquiry.

Address

Thursday 24th November, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Lord Hodge

Justice of the UK Supreme Court

‘Political choice and the role of judges in a modern democ-

racy’

Lord Hodge has been a justice of the UK Supreme Court since

2013. He is one of the two Scottish justices, having previously

presided over intellectual property and exchequer law in Scot-

land. Lord Hodge will be discussing the workings of the UK

Supreme Court and the role of the judiciary in the constitution.

Address

Monday 28th November, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Professor Richard Carwardine

President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford

‘American National Construction in the Civil War Era

And It’s Implications For Modern US Politics’

Professor Richard Carwardine is the President of Corpus

Christ College, Oxford and respected scholar of 19th centu-

ry America. His biography of Abraham Lincoln won the

Lincoln Prize in 2004. His visit to Durham will follow the

result of the presidential election, with Prof Carwardine dis-

cussing both modern and historical culture wars in the US.

An Evening With...

Thursday 8th December, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Caroline Lucas MP

Leader of the Green Party in England and Wales

Caroline Lucas has been Green Party MP for Brighton Pa-

vilion since 2010. In September of this year she was re-

elected leader in a job share agreement with Jonathan Bart-

ley. A seasoned political campaigner he interests include

the green agenda, trade justice and nuclear disarmament.

Caroline will discuss contemporary political themes.

Address

Wednesday 14th December, 8:30pm, Debating Chamber

Right Reverend Paul Butler

Bishop of Durham

‘Bishops, Christian Faith And The Public Square’

As Christmas approaches, we are honoured to wel-

come a serving Bishop of Durham to the Union. In

post since 2014, Bishop Paul is the fourth most sen-

ior clergyman in the Church of England. Discussion

will surround the modernisation of the Church and

its future role in a increasingly secular society.

Address

Date And Time To Be Confirmed

Richard Corbett MEP

Europhile Labour MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber

Richard Corbett rose to prominence during the EU ref-

erendum campaign as one of the most eloquent defend-

ers of continued UK membership. In 2014 as an advisor

to the then President of the European Council, Herman

van Rompuy, he was voted the fourth most influential

Briton on EU policy. Corbett will discuss the constitu-

tional issues arising from Brexit.

Address

Date And Time To Be Confirmed

Len McCluskey

General Secretary Unite the Union

Len McCluskey has been General Secretary of

Britain's largest trade union, Unite since 2011.

Unite is affiliated with and maintains strong

political links to the Labour Party. As such

McCluskey has been a regular commentator

on internal Labour politics and a stauch de-

fender of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.

Freshers’ Social - Wednesday 12th October - Free

A welcome to all of our new members. Held in our private bar

there will be drinks, snacks and entertainment to introduce you to

the Union. This has the highest budget of all our socials and is

always a fantastic event! It is also a brilliant way to meet people

from other colleges and the Union Officers in your first week!

Halloween Social - Wednesday 26th October - Members Free

Another evening of festive food, drink and fun. This social will be in fancy

dress with a prize for the best and most outrageous costume.

This event is free and open to all of our members from all over the univer-

sity and is a great opportunity to have fun with people from your college

and from your course.

The Somerset Capital Management Christmas

Social -Monday 12th December - Members Free.

With winter pimms, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies all funded

by the Union, our Christmas social is a fantastic way to cele-

brate the final week of your first term. 24s will be decked

out in all the festive decorations as usual.

The Durham Union’s Annual Michaelmas Ball

Wednesday 2nd November - £58.50 for Members

Set in the amazing venue of Beamish Hall the Union Ball is one

of the largest and most decadent events on the Durham Calen-

dar. With a three course black tie dinner, lots of wine, casino

tables, professional singers, a drinks reception and a giant

chocolate fountain! I guarantee it will be a night you will re-

member!

American Presidential Election Party - Tuesday

8th November - Members Free.

Join us on Election Night as the results of one of the most

contentious elections of recent times are unveiled.

Themed cocktails and stateside delicacies will be on offer

to celebrate or commiserate the outcome.

The Durham Union Society's Annual

Michaelmas Ball

Wednesday 2nd November

Beamish Hall

Drinks Reception ~ 3 Course Meal ~ Casino

Tables ~ Live Band ~ Giant Chocolate Fountain

Competitive Debating

The Durham Union Society is one of the most famous

institutions in the world for competitive debating. At

the most recent World Championships in Malaysia,

our Durham A team was ranked 9th in the world. We

send our debaters to competitions not only in the UK

but all over the globe.

Debating is a fantastic way of improving your public speaking, learning to think on

your feet, and boosting your CV! It is also an opportunity to travel around the country

or even the world and to meet a variety of different people. Any member of the Union

can get involved: whether you have years of experience or none at all, there is a place

for you among the debaters in our society!

Debate Training is led by our most experienced debaters, and this term the Novice and

Intermediate strands will train every Monday at 6:30 pm, in the Debating Chamber

with Advanced on a Thursday night. E-mail Kez with any questions

[email protected].

The Union hosts numerous internal and external, varsity and schools debating

competitions throughout the year . Coming up in Michaelmas are...

Novice Cup:

The Novice Cup at the end of Michaelmas Term is the culmination of the first

few weeks of debate training. We seek to crown the best novice debater in

Durham. The competition is open to all members of our Society.

The Herbert Smith Freehills Durham IV:

This term, Durham hosts its annual IV competition for debaters from universi-

ties across the UK and further afield. It will be taking place on the 5th and 6th

November.

There are a large number of committees that all help to run the Union. Here is

a quick summary of what they do. All committee positions are up for election

at the start of Michaelmas Term. If you are a first year please do not be afraid

to stand, all of us officers started off on one of these committees during our

first term at Durham. Elections will follow the debates on the first two Fri-

days of term. All committee members become members of the General

Committee, the legislative body of the Union.

Consultative Committee, made up of college representatives who connect

the Union with the colleges. One secretary per college is elected in order to

gain members’ feedback, bring ideas to the office and distribute Union pub-

licity within their college. These positions are held for a year.

House Committee is responsible for the logistics of all Union events, in-

cluding Friday Night Debates. House Committee members meet the speakers

and socialise in the Reading Room afterwards.

Social Committee organises the Union’s balls and social events - perfect

for anyone getting involved in the creative side of the Union.

President’s Committee helps the President and President-Elect to prepare

for debates, forums and addresses. This is one of the best ways to get to know

the inner workings of the Union.

Sponsorship Committee encourages outside bodies to suppor t the Union.

The committee is vital in obtaining support from local and national compa-

nies to help keep the Union running.

Getting Involved in the Union

The Union Bar - 24 North Bailey

24 North Bailey Club is the Union’s very own bar. It is not

only the venue of our socials, but serves as a general place to

hang out for members and non-members. Every evening

people go there to enjoy our drinks and atmosphere. Being

bigger than most bars on the Bailey and having a large gar-

den, it is a fantastic place to spend your evening. Whether

you are on a bar crawl, or just looking for somewhere to

have a drink, grab your friends and visit 24 North Bailey!

Bar Events

In addition to our regular free socials, the bar holds frequent events, including a

series of pub quizzes and themed cocktail events. Look out for our weekly email

and our Facebook page for information about what’s going on in the bar.

Getting Involved Our bar is run almost exclusively by students. It is managed by the Union’s Cus-

todian and Assistant Custodian, both of whom are elected members, and the Bar

Committee. It offers students the opportunity to get involved with running a bar.

In addition to this Union members have an opportunity to work

in the bar and live in one of the eight bedrooms above 24s.

Emails will be sent out with more information when these be-

come available.

Opening Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 8:30-11:30 pm

Friday & Saturday: 8:30-12:00 am

Who’s Who?

George Jackson

PRESIDENT

Gillian McLeod

SPONSORSHIP SECRETARY

Kez Exley

DIRECTOR OF DEBATING

Thomas Yeon: Diversity Officer

Rosie Maguiness: Assistant Secretary

Patrick Bell: Steward

Harmony Chan: Assistant Sponsorship

Secretary

Hannah Speed: Debate Training Sec.

Gabriel Kalcheim: Speakers’ Secretary

Max Emmett: Returning Officer

Ellie Markham: Debate Competitions

Secretary

TBE

SECRETARY

Thomas Harwood

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Jonty Bayliss

TREASURER

Izzy Morrow

SOCIAL SECRETARY

Daniel Cohen

CUSTODIAN

President’s Thanks

The fantastic events this term could not be put on without the hard work of a

number of individuals, to whom I would like to express my gratitude.

Sharon and Alison, where do I star t? You have both been immensely

supportive in the preparations for this term. I realise that I may have driven

you up the wall on occasion but successful terms are not carried off without a

bit of stress! Thanks also to Mike and the other bar staff for making 24s such

a lovely place to spend an evening, and Sue for all your hard work and al-

ways being there for a chat and a laugh.

A huge thank you goes to my predecessors in the presidency Kamila, Emily,

Napat, Aisling and Andrew for their fr iendship and sage advice. To my

great friends Piers, Elliot, Atifa, Nikolai and Frans, without whom I would

not have become involved in the Union. A special thanks to Nick Beamont

for being my (serial) proposer, and thank you to my whole campaign team!

This society could not go on without its dedicated officers. Thank you Gillian

McLeod for being such a hardworking Sponsorship Secretary, acquir ing

the Union so much necessary funding and discounted food and drink! To In-

dia Moore our char ismatic former social secretary - good luck Izzy, I

look forward to working with you on this term’s socials. Thank you Philip

Robinson for making such fantastic progress with the bar , Daniel, you

have big shoes to fill but I am sure you will be brilliant. To Nick (again) for

your wise dealings with the society’s finances, I’m sure Jonty will continue

your tradition of fiscal prudence.

President’s Thanks

Thank you to Kezia Exley, our outstanding Director of Debating, and Katie

Heard, her predecessor , for maintaining the Society’s prestige by fos-

tering our status as one of the best debating societies in the world. A thank

you goes also to Ellie Markham and Hannah Speed for being fabulous com-

petition and training organisers!

Thank you Tom Harwood for organising the Union during your time as sec-

retary - I have no doubt that your presidency next term will be one to re-

member . Thank you Patrick Bell and my good friend Daniel before you,

for being always quick and eager to help, and for maintaining order during

our events. Thank you Tom Yeon for working to make the Union a more

diverse society!

Thank you Rosie Maguiness for the order papers and for being always pre-

pared to go out of your way to help. Thank you Harmony Chan for dealing

with the local sponsorship for our socials, and Max Emmett for knowing the

constitution inside out and for being a champion of democracy!

Thank you to Ollie, Martha, Jacopo and Jack for all being such committed

members of the President’s committee. Gabriel Kalcheim - the mastermind

behind my term - the Union owes you a great debt for your endless stream

of invitations and good sense. Indeed thank you to all of the committees for

putting in all the hard work behind the scenes!

A final thank you goes to everyone back home in Shropshire, thank you for

your patience and understanding whilst I have been completely preoccupied

putting my term together! Yes it is the Wrekin on the front cover.

Contacts

President: [email protected]

Secretary: [email protected]

Sponsorship: sponsor-

[email protected]

Debating: [email protected]

Visit www.dus.org.uk

Durham Union Society

Office and Chamber

1st Floor

Pemberton Building

Palace Green

DH1 3EP

TEL:0191 384 3724

FAX: 0191 384 7060

A Note On Speakers

In addition to the speakers listed,

the Union is also looking forward to

welcoming two further foreign dip-

lomats to Durham - their identity

will be disclosed nearer the time.

All of our events are preceded by a

black tie dinner with the speakers

which you are welcome to attend.

Please enquire in the office if you

wish to book a place.

Please note that the information on

speakers in this termcard is provi-

sional. The DUS reserves the right

to modify the programme.

Join online today at dus.org.uk

Why Join?

Free entry to weekly celebrity addresses.

Free entry to expert and celebrity debates on topical issues, eve-

ry Friday night

Access to the Union’s private bar and event venue 24s.

Opportunity to live and work in 24s.

Exclusive discounts in independent shops across Durham

Free admission to the events and facilities of the Oxford, Cam-

bridge and Edinburgh Unions.

Opportunity to learn to debate as a novice or hone your skills

with our world class debate squad.

The ability to get involved in the running of Durham's largest

society and a great addition to any CV

Our members only balls and socials are amongst the best in

Durham.

Socialise with students from different colleges and courses.

1 in 4 students are members of the Union, don’t miss out!

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