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We aspire to do the most good we can

 

We represent the Effective Altruism movement in Durham University. By reasoning carefully and considering evidence, we can maximise our positive impact on the world.

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We empower students who want to make a change through our programmes, events, and community.

What is

Effective Altruism?

 

Effective Altruism is a framework for applying evidence-based reasoning to the world's most pressing problems. It's also a practical community sharing diverse views on which problems to prioritise and how to tackle them.

Arete Fellowship

An 8-week seminar programme aimed to introduce you to ideas from various disciplines for making a positive impact on the world.

What we do

IDEA
FELLOWSHIP

An 8-week continuation from the Arete Fellowship. Dive deeper into problems that you find interesting!

SPEAKER
EVENTS

We regularly invite external guest speakers in to talk about a wide range of topics!

CAREER
PLANNING

Explore career path, network with professionals, and feel prepared to pursue an impactful career!

Contact us

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Effective Altruism Durham is a Durham SU student group whose details are: Durham Students’ Union (also known as Durham SU or DSU) is a charity registered in England and Wales (1145400) and a company limited by guarantee (07689815), and its principal address is Dunelm House, New Elvet, DURHAM, County Durham, DH1 3AN.

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