Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU)

Promoting social and political dialogue since 1895. We run workshops, public debates, competitions & more.

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

On Wednesday we will be hosting a Discussion Panel on the strikes at the University, with speakers from the @ucu and more!
https://t.co/0q4W9B7ATx

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

@_Megan_Hunt_ We are holding a public event on the lecturer strikes on 10th February we would love for you to be involved!

[Peter Krykant @PeteKrykant_OPC]

Busy November, speaking invites in #London & @EdUniDebating
Visit to #Prague for the @CorrelationNet #harmreduction conference on behalf of @Cranstoun_org with @MegJ4289 & looking forward to the @HarmReduction awards, nominated in 4 categories, thanks to whoever put me forward🙏

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

@PeteKrykant_OPC We are holding a public debate on the 17th November about drug deaths in Scotland. We’d love for you to come speak at the event! If you are interested please shoot us a message!

[Edinburgh Political Union @EdinPolitics]

Join us for important event co-hosted with @EdUniDebating…

“Combating Drug Deaths in Scotland: Is Enough Being Done?”

https://t.co/x81CntCrPR

#stopthedeaths

[University of Aberdeen Debater @UoA_Debater]

4. The results of the election will be declared over the course of Friday and Saturday. Friday will see approximately two thirds of the constituencies declared whereas Saturday will see the remaining third followed by the regional list results.

[University of Aberdeen Debater @UoA_Debater]

3. This means that whoever wins the most votes is elected. Your regional list ballot is for a party as opposed to a candidate. This is then elected by Proportional Representation affected by the constituency results, so parties underrepresented by constituencies still get MSPs.

[University of Aberdeen Debater @UoA_Debater]

2. You will be asked for your name and address before being given two ballots to fill in - one for your constituency and one for your regional list. On the constituency ballot, you will be asked to vote for a specific candidate. This is then elected by First Past the Post.

[University of Aberdeen Debater @UoA_Debater]

1. You should have received a polling card stating where your local polling station is, although there are websites such as https://t.co/u7RHzxuf0C which can give you this information if you don’t have it. You don’t need your polling card or any ID in order to vote.

[University of Aberdeen Debater @UoA_Debater]

Hello! As today is the Scottish Parliament elections here’s a little guide as to the voting process and what you need to do.

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

We would like to thank @AngusRobertson, @MaddyKirkman, @fred_mackintosh, @Miles4Lothian and @katenevens for their participation and contribution to tonight's debate.
A recording of the debate can be found here: https://t.co/Cpj2jeSjHl

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

@EYGreens We still have room in the Zoom meeting! Find the link on out event page. We have a Q+A from 19:30-20:00 so please feel free to join late!

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

There is still time to sign up!
Find out more about the event here: https://t.co/nQm5r3LKaf
Sign up for the event here: https://t.co/xIg1UUZ87b

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

Time to introduce the @ScotTories speaker for tonight's event:

@Miles4Lothian is a Scottish Conservative and Unionist politician serving as a regional list MSP since 2016.
Miles is currently the Scottish Conservative Chief Whip.

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

He then spent 10 years working as a Political Adviser to MSPs Dr Nanette Milne and Liz Smith. Outside of politics Miles is a keen hill walker, having completed 83 Munros to dates, and is also interested in rugby, countryside issues, photography, Scottish history & music.

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

Find out more about our event here: https://t.co/nQm5r3u8LF
Sign up for our event here: https://t.co/xIg1UUHwIB

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

Introducing the speaker for the @ScottishLabour party at our election event:
@MaddyKirkman is a long-term campaigner for disabled people's rights, including work with the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and conducting research into social security in Scotland.

[Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) @EdUniDebating]

She is a dedicated community campaigner including organising to protect Gorgie City Farm and our public green space. In the election campaign she is prioritising jobs, homes, public services and the climate emergency.