UoB Debating

We help ignite discussion on campus with our public debates, as well as helping people improve their debating skills through our workshops.

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Congratulations to Balraj, Ollie,Sam Jonathan and Dan for speaking at Sheffield IV!! Special mentions for Ollie and Balraj for breaking to the Semi-Finals and for Dan judging the finals. 🥳🥳 https://t.co/PzjsP6gXYk

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This weekend Nisha and Georgie ranked 5th on the tab at LSE Women’s!! A massive congratulations 😊😊😊 https://t.co/uq6rZklP82

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A #ThrowbackTuesday appreciation post for our Bryn Gough finalists and a special well done to our winners Sam Chapman and Chinwendu Ogboh 🥳🥳. *Fun Fact: Our current president, Nisha, was… https://t.co/JP17CRcn0q

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A massive congratulations to everyone that took part in ESL Novice this weekend. 😊😊😊 https://t.co/PAbqfARxn1

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This Halloween (from 2pm till 3) we will be looking at the different types of arguments. These questions vital to understanding as this helps in making your responses better.
During the session, the Bryn Gough Competition continues 🏆

Hope to see you there 😊
Arts Building LR6

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We’re at the Guild until 16:00pm. Come and visit and to learn more about the society 😊😊😊😊😊 @ Guild of Students, University of Birmingham https://t.co/wqXnMeUHMu

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A massive well done to Nisha Telesford, Shaq-Scott David, Ollie Klein, Alex Deam and Charlie Hegarty for participating in the European Universities Debating Championship!! This event was… https://t.co/1UrPj3zQRC

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Extraordinary performance from Craig and Dan who broke in the Nottingham Open… https://t.co/Tw7B73dQuz

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UOB Debating looking absolutely stunning at Glasgow Ancients & Women’s 2018

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TONIGHT:

UOB Debating will be hosting an OPEN TO ALL public debate. We will be engaging with topics such as #TimesUp and #MeToo.

7PM, Arts LR2. Click the event page to see the range of panelists we have lined up.

Hope to see you (and all your opinions) there!!

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ONLY 2 MORE DAYS UNTIL OUR 'Feminist Hashtag' debate!!

We shall be discussing many current topics such as #MeToo and #TimesUp plus many more.
Click on the event page this FB to who is going to be on our panel!

(Link below)

https://t.co/rauPYLpk8N

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UOB debating is hosting a 'Feminist Hashtag' public debate.

This House Regrets 'Hashtag Feminism'

Everyone is welcome to attend!!
We want to hear your opinion so please come and ask questions or to just listen and learn.
Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
7pm
Arts LR2

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A big well done to those who competed in Liverpool IV this weekend. A special congratulations to Alex Deam for breaking as a judge!

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Topic Tuesday will commence at Joe's this evening! 6PM. Come and work through some motions with us. It doesn't matter if you're a novice or expert.

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A massive congratulations to Alex Deam and Huyen for participating and breaking in Leiden Open!!

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Today's workshop in Arts LR3 is on extensions. Come along! We will be starting in 15 minutes.

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We are in UG06 - learning center for today's Friday practice session. Come along to practice. Remember you don't have to come and speak you can also practice as a judge. See you there 😊😊

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Are you on campus right now? Hurry over to Joes Bar for Topic Tuesday.

Today's Motions are:

This House Believes That Governments Should Not Fund Reconstruction in Areas Prone to Natural Disasters

THW support Sanctuary cities (e.g. San Francisco)

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Congratulations to all those who participated in Manchester IV. Also, a particular congratulations to Alex and Shaq for breaking as judges, and Ben for speaking in his first competition.

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Friday Practice Sessions (16/02/2018) are going to be from 4pm to 6pm in the McKellen Room (in the Guild of Students). Come along to further practice your debating skills with valuable feedback.