St Andrews Union Debating Society

The oldest - and some might say finest - of its kind, founded in 1794. Find us active on Instagram or Facebook: @stadebates.

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@sparks_stirling @soult @IanAShepherd @EwanMacDonald Really looking forward to hosting you all and hearing your perspectives!

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Reminder that Co-option of the Inter-Varsity Secretary position will occur on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 (tomorrow) at 13:00 in the Committee Room.

Also our EGM will run at 14:00 in the Large Rehearsal Room.... https://t.co/VPn5MZGPSM

[St Andrews Union Debating Society @stadebates]

Reminder that Co-option of the Inter-Varsity Secretary position will occur on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 (tomorrow) at 13:00 in the Committee Room.

Also our EGM will run at 14:00 in the Large Rehearsal Room.... https://t.co/Iaykl85xpl

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We have just implemented a bursary scheme to help students attend competitions across the UK and internationally!

For more details regarding the application process, requirements and anything else about the... https://t.co/4LQXchI2MF

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Make sure to join the UDS for our events this week!

Our Freshers' Week public debate is on the motion This House Has No Faith In HM Government on Thursday night in Lower Parliament Hall. We have an exciting... https://t.co/3Nh3Q4GA1l

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We're now running the Pro-Am Final of the ISSOS St Andrews Open - congratulations to all breaking teams! https://t.co/5pRvpe1hd0

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Today we're running the ISSOS St Andrews Open - our annual BP competition!

@standrewsunion @univofstandrews #standrewsuniversity #standrewsuni #standrews #instandrews #universityofstandrews #uniofstandrews @ St… https://t.co/IPc81mNN7J

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Our debating taster session is tonight from 6pm in Society Room D!

If you're interested in getting more involved with debating or improving your public speaking skills, then this is the… https://t.co/BQp2NoziEs

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The selection of our new Communications Secretary will happen in Week 10!

Whereas other members of the board are elected at our upcoming AGM, the Communications Secretary role is appointed after interview.... https://t.co/VtCMNE2qfY

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It's finally time for the selection of our new treasurer!

Whereas other members of the board are elected at our upcoming AGM, the treasurer role is appointed after interview. As predecessors will attest, the... https://t.co/h5voSpKIcf

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In order to ensure the fairness and integrity of the ongoing Union Debating Society presidential election, and to ensure a level playing field for all candidates, we have decided to release our funding... https://t.co/IjHYyd7DoS

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We will be holding our internal pro-am this week. Novice debaters will be teamed up with more experienced debaters and compete in a few rounds this week instead of Wednesday training, followed by the finals in... https://t.co/XK6C0vjui9

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Join us in LPH this Thursday for our debate on the motion This House Supports A Universal Basic Income: https://t.co/c8jbMpGTzM

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We're co-opting a new Fresher's Rep next week. If you're interested in running, please come to the Committee Room in the Union next Wednesday at 1pm.

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Join us at the Refreshers Fayre - table 30 in Club 601

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Good luck to the ISSOS sponsored team from @stadebates in the World Universities Debating Championships in Cape Town over the coming week #ISSOSfamily #WUDC #Debate

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We shall be holding our fracking debate this Thursday in LPH. We'll be joined by a panel of expert speakers, including prominent figures in the fracking debate and some of the university's own esteemed academics for what promises to be an exciting debate! https://t.co/d6wuxfyWt6

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@EliotWilson2 This debate is a student speaker debate and will feature students from various political societies as well as the UDS.

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

I loved debating at University and made a lot of good friends with a wide range of views. Those friendships, and some of our differences, have lasted. The Bogwall is a great way to get started, sharpen your skills and learn that we can disagree agreeably.

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Interested in starting competitive debating? There are some last minute spots available for Bogwall this Saturday in Aberdeen for novice debaters - if you’re interested contact Zaine Victor Mansuralli or message the page for more details ASAP!