The York Dialectic Union, previously known as the York Union, is a society that brings speakers and debates to the University of York. Founded in 2013 (and then re-founded in 2023) the Union is affiliated with the University of York Students' Union. It hosts speakers and debates, as well as social events for its members.
| Formation | 2013 (re-founded 2023) |
|---|---|
| Founders | Adam Seldon and Harry Lambert (2013)[1] Findlay Milne, Adam Moses, Josef Bräutigam, Cameron Bennett, and Henry Howard (2023)[2] |
| Type | Student-run speaker and debating union |
| Headquarters | York, England |
President | Dominic Williams |
History
editThe Union grew out of Nouse Events, affiliated to Nouse, which was founded by students in 2012. At this time, debates and talks were not attended by a wide range of students. A separate organisation was created with a purpose of publicising and hosting events. This led to the founding of an independent society, the York Union, in 2013.[3]
The Union was affected by COVID-19. Due to safety restrictions, attendance and popularity decreased, with events coming to an end in 2022.[4] Following the pandemic, the idea of resurrecting the Union proved popular among students, and so it was reaffiliated with YUSU for Autumn Term 2023.[4][5]
Events
editThe Union were able to secure Jeremy Corbyn for a debate about wealth tax in December 2023. The event was hosted in the Piazza Building's lecture theatre, with tickets selling out within days of sales opening.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "York Union enjoys success". University of York. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Bates, Alexandra. "President's Welcome". York Dialectic Term Card. No. 3. p. 3.
- ^ "York Union enjoys success". University of York. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b Warner, Emily (24 October 2023). "York Dialectic Union: An Interview with the President". MUSE. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024.
- ^ Best, Dominic (14 October 2023). "Debating how to Spend a Friday Night". York Vision. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Beattie-Zarb, Kaitlyn; Shaw, Eleanor (13 December 2023). "Jeremy Corbyn Takes the Stage at the University of York". York Vision. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.