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| 2022/2023 | DCU Award: Most Promising Society |
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| 2022/2023 | DCU Award: Individual Contribution to Society Life |
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Irish Traveller Debate
| Starts | Thu 21st Nov 2024 at 19:00 |
| Ends | at 22:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 80 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Room C.G12
A debate regarding the treatment of members of the Irish Travelling Community by the government. The debate will feature two external guest speakers, joined by two student speakers on each side. Each side will speak for approx 10 minutes, with a Q+A to conclude.
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DCU Debate Pub Quiz
| Starts | Thu 14th Nov 2024 at 19:30 |
| Ends | at 22:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 80 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: The Slipper Glasnevin
The DCU Debate pub quiz being held in The Slipper Glasnevin on November 14th at 7:30pm! Come along, bring a team of 4 and show off your knowledge in this exciting trivia night featuring multiple rounds with a variety of categories- there's something for everyone!
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US Election Discussion and Mace Debate
| Starts | Wed 30th Oct 2024 at 18:30 |
| Ends | at 20:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 50 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Room C.G86
Hello everyone, Pleased to announce our next event this Wednesday @6:30 in C.G86, our US election special! This evening will take place less than a week from polling day, in what is one of the biggest elections in our lifetime Pleased to announce also that we will have an American student journalist joining us for the evening! There will be a group discussion for roughly an hour, followed by a Mace debates session. This involves teams being formed and a motion being given, followed by a period of prep and writing points for a speech, then returning to debate. It is a fun and impromptu method of learning and bettering one’s speaking! We’d love to see you all there!
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Debate Society's Pub Debate
| Starts | Thu 17th Oct 2024 at 19:30 |
| Ends | at 22:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 60 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: The Slipper Glasnevin
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Fine Gael Debate
| Starts | Tue 8th Oct 2024 at 17:50 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 80 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: C.G86 (Veronica Guerin Theatre)
A debate regarding the political party of Fine Gael and it’s recent history in government. There are 2 external speakers (1 on each side). Each speaker will speak for approx.10 mins, there will be a Q+A to conclude. There will also be 2 student speakers on either side.
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Catholic Church Debate
| Starts | Wed 2nd Oct 2024 at 18:45 |
| Ends | at 20:45 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 80 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: C.G86 (Veronica Guerin Theatre)
Join us on Wednesday 2nd October @7pm for our debate on the Catholic Church: 'THBT the Catholic Church is a Force for Good'!
We shall have input from guest speakers Senator Rónán Mullen and Senator Annie Hoey. There shall also be 2 student speakers on either side, followed by a QnA at the end.
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Cannabis Legalisation Debate
| Starts | Thu 19th Sep 2024 at 18:45 |
| Ends | at 20:45 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 80 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: C.G86 (Veronica Guerin Theatre)
We are very excited to announce our first external speaker debate on Thursday September the 19th at 7PM in C.G86! (Veronica Guerin Theatre)
A tug of war ensues between those who believe in the benefits of legalisation (potential tax revenue, medical uses etc) and those who have concerns about public health, addiction, and societal impacts.
It’s a hot topic, with opinions sure to go up in smoke!
We invite any members who wish to speak at this debate to DM us and we’ll add you to the ticket, there will be 2 student speakers each side.
There will also be a QnA afterwards which will take more of a discussion format.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
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Walking Debate + Introduction
| Starts | Tue 10th Sep 2024 at 18:00 |
| Ends | at 19:20 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 60 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: DCU Glasnevin Campus
Welcome back all and welcome to our first event of the semester!
This will be a simple walking debate, quite informal. The idea is that a moderator will read out a motion (on any range of topics), those who agree will walk to one side of the room, those who disagree to the other. The floor will then be opened to discuss opinions, ask questions and respectfully argue.
Regardless of how long certain motions are discussed, the event should run for approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes, after which we would encourage all attendees to come to the Slipper afterwards for some refreshments!
Since this is our first event back we really would love to see a strong attendance, and would encourage all attendees, from any background of public speaking to come along and get stuck in! This will also be a great opportunity for previous members to be reacquainted and new members to meet new people!
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DCU Debate AGM
| Starts | Wed 17th Apr 2024 at 18:30 |
| Ends | at 19:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 30 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: CG04 Henry Grattan Building
The DCU Debate Annual General Meeting electing the committee for the 55th Session, with roles available consisting of
Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Public Relations Officer
Sponsorship Officer
Foreign Trips Officer
Competitions Officer
Events Officer
Health and Safety Officer
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DCU Interparty Debate
| Starts | Tue 2nd Apr 2024 at 19:00 |
| Ends | at 21:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 60 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: CG86 Henry Grattan Building
A Debate featuring the active political societies on Campus across a range of issues including Climate Policy, Housing and Universal Basic Income
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DCU DEBATE
| Starts | Thu 12th Oct 2023 at 18:30 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 50 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: GLA.QG.13
This will be our first debate of the academic year. The motion is THBT Ukraine and Russia should negotiate peace. There will be guest speakers, as well as student speakers.
Date: Thursday 12/10/2023.
Time: 6:30pm
Room: QG13.
ALL WELCOME.
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End of Year AGM
| Starts | Wed 29th Mar 2023 at 18:00 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 30 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: SA105 - Glasnevin
This will be the end-of-year AGM for the Debate Society where a new Committee shall be elected for 2023/2024 academic year. A final debate will also take place.
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Mansion House Debate
| Starts | Tue 21st Feb 2023 at 17:00 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 80 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
A debate taking place in the Oak Room of Mansion House on Dawson Street. The debate will be on the motion: “THBT Dublin Needs a Directly Elected Lord Mayor”. There will be invited guests alongside the DCU Debate Members
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Returning Debate
| Starts | Thu 26th Jan 2023 at 19:00 |
| Ends | at 20:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 20 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: The U Building (KA115)
Debate Societies returning event, in which memebers will be able to engage in a wide range of lighthearted motions and overall have a good night of socializing and general enjoyment
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Schools Debate Competition Finale
| Starts | Fri 25th Nov 2022 at 10:00 |
| Ends | at 15:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 60 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Glasnevin Campus, The U
This is the Finale for the DCU Debate Schools Competition Outreach Programme in conjunction with the DCU Access Service. There will be three rounds of debating for teams from 5 local DEIS Secondary Schools.
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Inter-Political Party Debate
| Starts | Wed 9th Nov 2022 at 19:00 |
| Ends | at 21:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 100 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Glasnevin Campus
| This is an event organised and ran by DCU Debate and DCU Politics Society. It is a debate involving all the DCU youth branches of political parties. They participate in a debate on three motions to showcase and advocate their parties position. |
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Weekly Debate Meeting
| Starts | Thu 29th Sep 2022 at 19:00 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 25 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: DCU Glasnevin Campus
Welcome to our first debate workshop of the year! Interested in competing in this years Irish Times Debate Competition, or are simply looking to enhance your public speaking skills? Come down to our workshop and you'll be certain to make loads of new friends and learn a thing or two about the art of argument!
More information will be available on our weekly emails and via our Instagram page.
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Debate EGM
| Starts | Mon 26th Sep 2022 at 18:30 |
| Ends | at 20:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 40 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Henry Grattan
Welcome to DCU Debate! This EGM is an opportunity to get to know the committee and each other. The committee will outline the plan for the year ahead. There shall also be committee positions which new attendees can fill, such as: First Year Rep, Health and Safety Officer, and several Subcommittee Positions.
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Intersoc Political Party Debate
| Starts | Wed 3rd Nov 2021 at 18:30 |
| Ends | at 21:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 96 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Henry Gratton Building
Debate Society AND Politics Society
Political Party Debate.
Date 3rd Nov 2021 @7pm-9:00pm Henry Gratten- CG86
Each speaker will get a chance to introduce themselves and their team.
15 min per topic
Prizes
Individual Trophy
Party Draw up poster
Intro
Fire exits
Michael stands at door attendance
Ruadháin and Emma - Introduce everyone
All political parties active in DCU.
Young Fine Gael
Ogra Fianna Fail
Social Democrats
Sinn Fein
Labour
People before Profit?
Greens
Judging panel (3)
Politics Society Rep-Lochlan Toner
Debate Society Rep -Imogen Raleigh
Lecturer - Donnacha Ó Beacháin School of Law and Government
Mediator -Illan Dunne -Founder and former chair of debate society.
Each speaker will get a chance to introduce themselves and their team.
Interval after the first two topics and then break again before audience questions.
All political parties have two speakers and one advisors
Q and A from the audience - overseen by politics society.
Topics
Women in Politics 15mins
Housing 15mins
Interval 10 mins
Northern Ireland 15mins
Environment (Energy Crisis) 15 mins
Illan will base four motions on the topics.
Judging
3 criteria
Matter 30 Manner 50 Strategy 20
Matter 30
The content which you use to bring your argument, Does it apply to the topic, logically and clash with reasoning
Manner 50
How the debater presented the speech
Effective or not effective
Strategy 20
Use of style, Structure of debate and strategy placements of clash and arguments
Each team out of 100
Each party will have one min protected time to speak on the motion followed by 8 min of rebuttals and chaos(hopefully not)
Illan will give people a chance to respond to accusations. Points of information
(Not a story)
Doors Open | 6.45pm | |
Doors close | 7:05pm | |
Welcome and Covid Safety | 7:10pm | Ruadháin and Emma |
Rules and Prizes | 7:15pm | Illan |
Housing | 7:15 pm-7.30pm | |
Enviroment | 7:30pm - 7.45pm | |
Break | 7:45-8;00pm | |
Women in Politics | 8:00-8:15pm | |
Northern Ireland | 8:15pm - 8.30pm | |
Q and A | 8:30-8.45pm | Audience |
Winners announced | 8:45-9:00pm | Judges |
Nubar time | 9:00pm |
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Debate Society collab!
| Starts | Thu 4th Feb 2021 at 18:00 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Our first intra-college collab between ourselves, UCC Philosophy Society and UCC Law Conference!
The motion is "THBT The Irish Legal System Adequately Protects Marginalised Communities".
Register now and we will get send an email before the debate begins. A reminder it's on Microsoft Teams rather than Zoom, so ensure you have it downloaded beforehand!
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Debate EGM: Intro Call
| Starts | Wed 7th Oct 2020 at 19:00 |
| Ends | at 20:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Welcome to DCU Debate! This EGM is an opportunity to get to know the committee (fun people I promise), and each other. The committee will outline the plan for the year ahead. Since this is a society, everyone is welcome to suggest their own ideas too! Two key positions on the committee are also still up for grabs: Ordinary Member and 1st Year Rep. Elections for these positions will take place and this will be a brilliant opportunity for some you to show off your public speaking skills right off the bat!
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