Durham Union
The Durham Union Society (DUS), commonly referred to as the Durham Union, is a debating society, founded in 1842, by the students at Durham University. It is the largest society associated with the university, with over 3,000 members in residence, and 24,000 worldwide. Members of the union have reciprocal rights at sister societies, including the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union.
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| Predecessor | Durham University Debating Society (1835–39) |
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| Formation | 1842 |
| Type | Student debating union |
| Registration no. | 1094676 |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
| Headquarters | Pemberton Buildings, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3EP |
President | William Rome |
President-elect | Matthew Brooker |
| Affiliations | World Universities Debating Council |
| Website | dus |
Formerly called | Durham University Union (to 1873) |
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