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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Student Events

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Forthcoming Events

Sat 7th November

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!

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.

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

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

Mon 9th November

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

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)

Thu 19th 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 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.

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.

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!

Thu 10th 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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