THE PANTRY

The Pantry is Durham SU’s free student supermarket. From cupboard essentials to toiletries, you can pick up what you need and make your budget go a little further when you’re feeling stretched.

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BELONGING FUND

The Belonging Fund opens 12-30 October!
£85,000 available for
student ideas.

Do you have a project that could help students feel more connected, confident or at home at Durham?

We want to fund it.

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HOUSING MATTERS

Your SU is here to help you navigate student housing.

The Renters’ Rights Act brings changes to renting, so finding and securing student accommodation might look a little different this year. Our guidance below will help you understand the changes, know your options and feel more confident when making decisions about where to live.

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Events in November

Forthcoming Events

Sat 7th November

Vinyasa yoga with Angelica: 2pm - 3pm; Vane Tempest (SU)

Bracelet Making: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; The Learning Lounge, SU; Join the K-pop and Anime Societies on Saturday 7th November at 2:30pm in the Learning Lounge, Durham Students’ Union, for a relaxed afternoon making bracelets!

Sat 15:10 beginner flow class: 3:10pm - 4pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Beginner flow class

Sat 16:00 mixed ability flow class: 4pm - 4:50pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Mixed ability flow class

Sat 16:50 stretch class: 4:50pm - 5:40pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Free stretch class for members

City Cat and Mouse Game: 6pm - 8pm; public pedestrian zones in Durham city centre; This is an outdoor social game taking place across Durham city centre. Players will be divided into Cat and Mouse teams and play only within selected pedestrian‑only streets.

City Cat and Mouse Game 1: 6pm - 8pm; public pedestrian zones in Durham city centre; This is an outdoor social game taking place across Durham city centre. Players will be divided into Cat and Mouse teams and play only within selected pedestrian‑only streets.

Port & Policy: 7:30pm - 11pm; Birley room, Hatfield College

Sun 8th November

Sun 8th Nov 13:00 Intermediate Hoop: 1pm - 2pm; Fonteyn Ballroom, Durham Student's Union

Sun 8th Nov 14:00 Open Training: 2pm - 3pm; Fonteyn Ballroom, Durham Student's Union

Sun 14:10 pole jam: 2:10pm - 3pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Pole jam free for members

Beaded Necklace Workshop: 3pm - 5pm; Durham Student Union; Design and make your own beaded necklace with colourful beads, freshwater pearls and charms. All materials provided, no experience needed!

Sun 15:00 beginner class: 3pm - 3:50pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Beginner pole class

Sun 8th Nov 15:00 Beginners Hoop: 3pm - 4pm; Fonteyn Ballroom, Durham Student's Union

Pilates with Beliz: 5pm - 6pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Join us for Pilates with Beliz!

Vinyasa yoga with Bashie: 6pm - 7pm; Vane Tempest (SU)

Mon 9th November

Life Modelling Workshop: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; ER145; Training workshop for life modelling - open to everyone!

Burpee Overload: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Aerobic Studio, Maiden Castle

Tue 10th November

Tuseday life drawing: 6:30am - 8:30am; ER145

Zumba with Pardip: 6pm - 7pm; Vane Tempest, SU; Zumba is a high-energy, dance-based fitness class that uses Latin music and popular music - perfect and fun for people from all fitness levels!

Mulan movie x Disney Soc: 7pm - 9:30pm; TBC; Mulan Disney movie x Disney Soc

Wed 11th November

DUMAS Deepavali Night 2026: 6pm - 9pm; Student Union Lounge (D/DH C17); Light Up Your Night with DUMAS! Join us for DUMAS Deepavali Night 2026, an all-inclusive celebration featuring mouth-watering Indian cuisine, performances, interactive games, and festive photobooths. Everyone is welcome!

Thu 12th November

Michaelmas Thursday Creative Sessions: 6pm - 8:30pm; ER144 (apart from the session on 22/10/26 which is in ER278); Themed sessions to try out new skills or relax in a creative way!

Fri 13th November

CU Weekend Away: 13th November midnight - 15th November midnight; Whittaugh Park; Normal tickets - £83.50 Donation tickets - £90 (if you would like to subsidise someone else)

Sat 14th November

CU Weekend Away: 13th November midnight - 15th November midnight; Whittaugh Park; Normal tickets - £83.50 Donation tickets - £90 (if you would like to subsidise someone else)

Sun 15th November

CU Weekend Away: 13th November midnight - 15th November midnight; Whittaugh Park; Normal tickets - £83.50 Donation tickets - £90 (if you would like to subsidise someone else)

Tue 17th November

Tuseday life drawing: 6:30am - 8:30am; ER145

Wed 18th November

Michaelmas Black Tie Charity Ball: 6pm - 11:45pm; Boiler Shop, 20 South St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PE; We are pleased to announce that our Michaelmas Black Tie Charity Ball will be held on the 18th of November at Boiler Shop in Newcastle.

Thu 19th November

Kielder Observatory Trip 2026: 19th November midnight - 20th November midnight; Kielder Observatory; Go to Kielder Observatory with AstroSoc! Get to use a Huge Telescope and learn more about space~

Michaelmas Thursday Creative Sessions: 6pm - 8:30pm; ER144 (apart from the session on 22/10/26 which is in ER278); Themed sessions to try out new skills or relax in a creative way!

Fri 20th November

Introduction to Self Defence: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Vane Tempest - Dunelm House (SU building); A 4-week Self Defence introductory course running from 18:30-19:30 in Vane Tempest each Friday from the 06/11/2026 to 27/11/2026. The course will be delivered by our BCA (British Combat Association) accredited instructor Lee Somerville.

Sat 21st November

SRT Weekend 2: 21st November 8am - 22nd November 10pm

Bicester Village Day Trip: 9am - 10pm; Bicester Village

Sun 22nd November

SRT Weekend 2: 21st November 8am - 22nd November 10pm

Tue 24th November

Tuseday life drawing: 6:30am - 8:30am; ER145

Thu 26th November

Michaelmas Thursday Creative Sessions: 6pm - 8:30pm; ER144 (apart from the session on 22/10/26 which is in ER278); Themed sessions to try out new skills or relax in a creative way!

Sat 28th November

Indie Discoteque @Digital Newcastle: 8pm - 3am; Digital, Newcastle; Indie Society first indie night on tour! We will be heading the Indie Discoteque @Digital in Newcastle. Meet at 8 for indie pre-drinks in spoons before we head to Newcastle by train. We have an exclusive Indie Soc discount for members.

Tue 1st December

Tuseday life drawing: 6:30am - 8:30am

Thu 3rd December

Michaelmas Thursday Creative Sessions: 6pm - 8:30pm; ER144 (apart from the session on 22/10/26 which is in ER278); Themed sessions to try out new skills or relax in a creative way!

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