On Friday 20 November, students in Durham are walking out of school, college and university to protest on Palace Green at 1pm, meeting first outside the Bill Bryson Library at 12:30pm. It is part of the International Youth Strike: students across Europe are walking out of class to fight for our future, not their wars.
Time and place
- When: Friday 20 November 2026, 1pm
- Where: Palace Green, between Durham Cathedral and the Castle
Local meeting points
- Durham University: 12:30pm, outside the Bill Bryson Library, Stockton Road, then on to Palace Green for the 1pm protest
Get involved
- Sign up to walk out and we will be in touch.
- Follow @socialistudents on Instagram for announcements.
- Questions? Text 07515921699.
- Want to organise a walkout where you study? Read our campaign pack.
What is 20 November?
The International Youth Strike is a day of school, college and university walkouts and protests across Europe. More than 25 youth and student organisations in 12 countries are building it, including Socialist Students in Britain. Its slogan is “Fight for our future, not their wars”. Read more in our campaign pack.
Find walkouts and protests in other towns and cities on our action in your area page.
