What's On
Weekly debates, guest speakers and the chamber in full flow — every Thursday in term.
See the term card
Come to this Thursday's debate
Doors open at half past seven, motion announced on the night. New members welcome — no experience needed, just turn up and listen or take the floor.
How a debate night runs
British Parliamentary, four teams, eight speakers and fifteen minutes to prepare — here's the shape of a typical Thursday.
Motion released
The week's motion is announced and the room splits into Government and Opposition benches.
Fifteen minutes prep
Teams scatter to corners to build their case, sharpen lines and assign roles.
The floor debate
Eight speakers deliver seven-minute speeches, taking points of information from across the aisle.
Adjudication
Judges deliberate, rank the teams and hand back constructive feedback to every speaker.
To the pub
The argument carries on over a pint — where most of the real learning happens.