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St Andrews Union Debating Society

'Pro Amicitia Et Litteris'
For Friendship And Learning

Founded in 1794, the St Andrews Union Debating Society is the oldest and some might say finest of its kind.

The Union Debating Society is a subcommittee of the St Andrews Students' Association. All matriculated students of the University of St Andrews are automatically members, and all of our events are free for them to attend.

Public Debating

Weekly Public Debates. Free and Open to All.

Rows of students around the debate-style setup in Parliament Hall. Presiden of the society standing at the front of the room
Rows of students around the debate-style setup in Parliament Hall. Presiden of the society standing at the front of the room below the University of St Andrews crest laughing, addressing the room.
Rows of students around the debate-style setup in Parliament Hall. Presiden of the society standing at the front of the room
Debatingt training. Roughly 20 students sitting in small groups, talking to each other.

Competitive Debating

Free Weekly Training. By Students. For Students.

Schools Outreach

From Hosting Competitions, to Debate Training Sessions.

Outward looking view from Parliament Hall. Students dressed in red gowns sitting in the background. Clerk to the house in the foreground working on computer. Debate shield sitting on the table in front of the Clerk.
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