Debate and Discussion

The Keele Debate and Discussion Society is a proud, exciting, and double award-winning society which seeks to provide a platform for all students to engage in debate and discussion on a variety of issues.

Central to the society’s philosophy is a dedication and a passion for debating, freedom of expression, critical thought and open-mindedness. We welcome anyone and everyone to take part in our deliberations and events, regardless of your level of experience or confidence. The Keele Debate and Discussion Society is an inclusive and welcoming society; our membership is both diverse in terms of gender and background, but also our members are diverse in academic discipline, values and thoughts, something which we feel is overlooked in society. Don't worry if you've never debated in this type of environment before, our committee will be on hand to help and advise you on how our weekly sessions work. We'll be debating many different topics in the current political climate as well as debating policies that are being implemented here at Keele University so that we can hear what all of you as students have to say about them. 

We are happy to be introducing formal debate style sessions this year alongside the usual forum debates.

Debate sessions will run on Tuesdays at 6pm in the chancellors building, room CBA1.103.

You are welcome to attend your first session as a taster session and after that membership is only £1.

We look forward to seeing you there!