established 1890
WHO WE ARE
The Debates Union is second oldest society at the University of Edinburgh and has a long-standing tradition of promoting social and political dialogue.
Besides holding weekly workshops, we host a variety of public debates throughout the year, as well as the annual Edinburgh Cup and two schools competitions.
We are one of the most successful debating societies in the UK, regularly breaking to finals and semifinals at competitions both nationally and overseas.
WHAT WE DO
WORKSHOPS
COMPETITIVE TRAINING
PUBLIC EVENTS
SOCIAL EVENTS
We run weekly workshops at 7pm every Monday.
Everyone is welcome - from seasoned debaters to complete novices.
Develop your competitive skills with our Thursday workshops and represent the Union at competitions across the world.
We host regular socials both after our workshops and on the weekends. They include pub nights, barbeques, outdoor activities and parties Find out more about our socials.
We regularly hold thought-provoking events such as lectures and panel debates featuring visiting speakers on a range of topical issues.
SCHOOLS OUTREACH
At EUDU we are proud to run the largest schools programme in Scotland. In addition to our two major competitions, Edinburgh Juniors in Autumn and Edinburgh Schools in Spring, we offer training and teaching for all of our local schools. We strongly believe that debating should fun and accessible for all children, regardless of background, which is why we are currently expanding our outreach programme. Many of our members are also actively involved in training programmes such as Debate League and Debate Mate.
Find out more about each of the competitions using the links below. If you think that EUDU can help your debate programme in any way, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Jamie Beverstock, our schools coodinator via schools@eudu.org.
JUNIORS (open to S1-S3 or equivalent): one day competition, three rounds, break to finals.
SCHOOLS (open to S1-S6 or equivalent): one day competition, three rounds, break to finals.
Click on the icon to view past results from Edinburgh Schools and Edinburgh Juniors
THE EDINBURGH CUP AND WOM*N'S OPEN
in association with Digby Brown Solicitors
The Edinburgh Cup is our two-day Open competition, held in October marking the beginning of the year's national debating season. The tournament runs over a full weekend, with all in-rounds taking place on Saturday, culminating in one of our famed socials. On Sunday we hold the semifinals and final of the competition.
Wom*n's Open is a competition for debaters for whom at least part of their identity is female. The competition takes place on Friday.
About Digby Brown Solicitors:
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Recognising the importance of debate and equality in challenging times, Digby Brown have chosen to sponsor the 2019 Edinburgh Cup and Women’s Open, and will also be hosting two further debating events over the course of the academic year.
KEY INFORMATION:
Date: TBD
Team Cap: TBD
N-1 applies
For further information contact:
Sam Marks
Competitions Convenor
Watch the Grand Final here:
