Check out our exciting Michaelmas 2011 line-up in our online termcard!

Speakers include Quentin Blake, Sir Roger Moore and Al Murray, and we will debate topics ranging from the existence of God to the dangers of China’s growing global influence. 

We’ve also expanded our impressive range of social events to include dance classes, life drawing and a ceilidh. But don’t worry; the long-standing favourites of the pub quiz and cocktail workshops return for the new year!

A PDF of our Michaelmas termcard can be downloaded here

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With the retirement of Prince Philip, for the first time in over 160 years the post of Chancellor of the University is being contested in a competitive election. Voting will take place on the 14th and 15th of October and in the run up to the election, the Union is giving all members of the University the chance to meet the candidates and challenge them on the issues that are important to them.

The events will take the form of a short speech followed by a Q&A session:

• Brian Blessed - Monday 10th of October, 7.30pm
• Michael Mansfield QC - Tuesday 11th of October, 7.30pm
• Lord Sainsbury - Wednesday 12th October, 7.30pm
• Abdul Arain - Date and Time TBC

The event is open to all members of the University, however if any of the events are over subscribed priority will be given to members of the Union Society. If you do not have a current electronic membership card, please click here and update your details and your new membership card will be posted out to you.

ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PROGRAMME WILL BE POSTED HERE AND YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING TO CAMBRIDGE

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The video of the Lent 2011 Presidential Debate is now online. Can wearing a veil ever empower women? Remember, you can login and post comments to have your say! If you don't have an account already, you can create one for free, or login using Facebook.

The Union Freshers' Ball is one of the highlights of Michaelmas term for new members of the Cambridge Union Society. Tickets are FREE however they are also strictly limited. The first 100 people to join the Union this year will receive a guaranteed ticket reserved for them! Check out the Facebook event for more information:

Can the Press be trusted to behave properly on their own? The Union voted in favour of the motion in Lent term, but how would you vote? Hear both sides of the argument in the video on cus-connect.

Well done to all who received their A-level results today! We look forward to welcoming those of you who will be coming to Cambridge in Michaelmas, and can’t wait to see you at our exciting range of freshers events. Check this site for announcements of our freshers' week schedule and the term's speaker line-up.

Remember, you can become a member of Cambridge’s largest and most prestigious student society by joining online before you arrive!

Head of the army General Sir Peter Wall explains to the Union how the British army will meet the challenges of the future - watch the video of the talk here.

Watch former home secretary David Blunkett, UKIP leader Nigel Farage and former Labour culture minister David Lammy propose the motion "This House has no confidence in Her Majesty's Government", which was opposed by Conservative International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell, Lib-dem MP Don Foster and Gu