Debates Union

We are the second oldest society at the University of Edinburgh and for the last 129 years the Union has functioned as the student’s centre for social and political dialogue.

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Debates Union Academic Year Membership£25.00
Debates Union Semester Two Membership£15.00

EUDU Constitution 2019
03 Apr 2019

Constitution
Live Risk Assessment 2018
22 May 2018

This is the Live Risk Assessment 2018-19 that will be constantly updated to reduce any risks that might be faced by our society events
Live Risk Assessment 2019
16 May 2019

The risk assessment form for the 2019-2020 academic year.

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The Edinburgh University Debates Union is one of the most successful debating societies in the UK, as well as one of the most fun student societies at Edinburgh. With a huge selection of events on regularly, we have something for everyone:

Weekly workshops on Monday nights where we teach debate and public speaking for people of all ability
The opportunity to attend debating competitions across Scotland, the UK and Europe
Additional advanced training sessions and the opportunity to speak with and learn from some of the top debaters in the UK
Regular public debates on topical issues with high-profile guest speakers
An awards-winning schools outreach volunteering programme
Notoriously fun socials including an annual Party Bus

We are committed to spreading free speech, confidence and engagement across campus, and everyone is welcome to get involved. Hope to see you soon!

Competitions Convenor: Georgia Bentley
Competitive Training Coordinator: Anita Carroll
Ordinary Member: Mhairi Sinclair; Cerys Walsh; Molly Whitehouse
President: Nathanael Clifton
Public Events Coordinator: Elsa Hesslow
Schools Convenor: Jamie Beverstock
Secretary: Tobias Rodriguez Del Pozo Wallin
Socials Secretary: Jason Woods
Sponsorship Officer: Stefany Soh
Treasurer: Matthew Fricker
Women's Inclusions Officer: Libby Johnstone
Workshops Coordinator: Sara Brdnik