Friday Night Debates
Friday Nights are the centre of the union society and form the backbone of any term.
Each Friday night the Union holds a debate on the issue of the day, such as 'This House would ban the hunting of foxes with dogs'. We invite two or three external speakers, each an expert in their field, to speak on each side. In the last year members have seen countless MPs, academics, journalists, diplomats and leading think tank members take each other to face each other off; subjects debated have included the Olympics, Scottish independence, prison reform and extreme political parties.
The best bit about this for you, the member, is that you can take the main speakers to task over what they have said. After the main speeches we then give members the opportunity to challenge what the guests have said. You can also chat more informally to speakers at 24 over a drink afterwards!
To sponsor a Friday Night Debate, please visit our sponsorship page or email sponsorship@dus.org.uk for more information.
