The St Andrews Union Debating Society is the only debating society that still runs weekly public debates for free. All students of the University of St Andrews are automatically members of the society which enables them to attend these debates. Throughout the debate you can look forward to hearing our speakers address the motion from interesting and unique angles - and you may well find that you leave the debate thinking something entirely different from when you entered. There is an opportunity for you to voice your own opinions when the debate opens to floor speeches - and a prize for the best one!
The wearing of academic gowns is encouraged. Debates start at 8 PM but doors open at 7:30 PM. Often there are free soft drinks, wine or port for the first few spectators so make sure to get to Parliament Hall early. We look forward to having you along.
Proposition
Sinan Karadogan is a philosopher and writer, and the founder of Agora Society & Magazine — a forum for incisive discourse on philosophy, culture, and society.
Euan Higgins is a Boarding and Pastoral staff member at St Leonards School. Current part-time Medicinal Chemistry student at the University of St Andrews and former Chief Whip of the UDS.
Opposition
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan is Chaplain to the University of St Andrews. He is also undertaking a two-year Masters in Creative Writing.
Revd Dr Urzula Glienecke is an artist, activist, member of the Iona Community, working with those who are often overlooked and marginalized in society, and is a chaplain at the University of Edinburgh.
