The Debates Board

The Debates Board

 

  • The Board of Ten is the executive committee of the society. The board handles finances, external image and UDS relations. The board is led by our president.

  • The Public Events board is tasked with organising the weekly public debates that the society holds. It is their job to recruit external speakers and arrange our social events. The board is led by our Chair of Ways & Means.

  • The Competitive Debating board is in-charge of organising our weekly training sessions, competitions and schools outreach activities. The board is led by our Chief Whip.

 

Board of Ten

  • Parth Pandya

    Position: President

    Parth is a PhD student of Demography

    debates@st-andrews.ac.uk

  • Jenny Douce

    Position: Chair of Ways and Means; First Secretary

    Jenny is a 3rd year studying English and Art History.

  • Flynn Whittaker

    Position: Treasurer

    Flynn is a second year studying Modern History and Economics.

  • William Smith

    Position: Chief Whip

    William is a PhD student of Neurobiology

  • Birte Burkart

    Position: Diversity and Inclusions Officer

    Birte is a second year studying Sustainable Development.

  • Freddie Skerrett

    Position: Steward of the House (Social Secretary)

    Freddie is a fourth year studying History.

  • Niamh Weir

    Position: Media Officer

    Niamh is a third year studying English and IR.

  • Olivia Ortlieb

    Position: Media Officer

    Olivia is a third year studying Computer Science and Philosophy.

  • Cara Shepherd

    Position: Mother of the House

    Cara is a fourth year studying History.

  • Tbd.

    Position: Clerk

    The position of Clerk shall be filled at the EGM.

  • Sam Gorman

    Director of Student Development and Activities

    Sam represents the interests of the Students Association on the Board of Ten

Public Events Board

  • Jenny Douce

    Position: Chairwoman of Ways & Means

    Jenny is a 3rd year student studying English and Art History.

  • Tbd.

    Position: Public Debates Secretary

    The position of Public Debates Secretary shall be filled at the EGM.

  • Alex Avramidis

    Position: Serjeant-At-Arms

    Alex is a second year studying Modern History and IR.

Competitive Board

  • William Smith

    Position: Chief Whip - Chair

    William is a PhD student of Neurobiology.

  • Alastair Bowyer

    Position: Training Officer

    Alastair is a fourth year studying Philosophy.

  • Neva Ensminger-Holland

    Position: Competitions Secretary

    Neva is a second year Classical Archaeology and Social Anthropology student.

  • Owen Goodacre

    Position: Competition Equity Officer

    Owen is a second year Maths student.

  • Jack Jillings

    Position: Schools Officer

    Jack is a third year studying IR.

  • Tbd.

    Position: Freshers Representative.

    The Freshers Rep will be elected at the upcoming EGM.

Board Position Descriptors

AGM 2022

Est 1794