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

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.
Live Risk Assessment 2020
09 Jun 2020

Live risk assessment for the Debates Union for 2020 - subject to updates due to Covid-19

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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: Natasha Kisseroudis
Competitive Training Coordinator: Jamie Beverstock
President: Sara Brdnik
Public Events Coordinator: Brynley Hamer
Schools Convenor: Adam Mallis
Secretary: Molly Whitehouse
Socials Secretary: John Stokes-Waters
Sponsorship Officer: Abhinav Mohanty
Treasurer: Cerys Walsh
Women's Officer: Helen Wieland
Workshops Coordinator: Tia Speece