SSE Riga Debate Society has invited us to join Baltic BP Open Debate Tournament ONLINE, an online debating tournament!
Dear fellow debaters,
We are excited to invite you to participate in the first Baltic BP Open Debate Tournament, which will be held online on March 4, 2023. Join great debaters and judges from all over the world to gain experience and debate over enchanting topics! Borders are no limit, you can debate from the comforts of your home without the need to worry about housing, transportation, and other stuff which comes with participating in a regular tournament. No more long hours at the airport or sleeping on an uncomfortable bus seat.
Format: British parliamentary, 3 rounds + finals, 7-minute speeches.
This is an open competition, meaning that composite teams and teams where one or both of the speakers are not in university are allowed.
EARLY BIRD Participation fees:
15 EUR per debater
10 EUR per N-1 judge
EARLY BIRD registration deadline: February 3, 2023, at 23:59 EEST
The final registration deadline: February 22, 2023, at 23:59 EEST
Registration form for debaters and N-1 judges: https://forms.gle/SrvXTEusHV4KAgy67
Registration form for IAs: https://forms.gle/JCDxV96XZdsoKZvCA
N-1 rule applies for the judges of this tournament - each institution participating should bring "nr. of teams - 1'' number of judges (e.g. if your institution registers 3 teams, please register 2 judges).
In case of any questions, send us an email or drop us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SSERigaDebateSociety/
Payment details:
EARLY BIRD Payment deadline: February 7, 2023
Please indicate the payment details as "Participation payment in Baltic BP Open for (name)"
Bank: Swedbank
Beneficiary: Rīgas Ekonomikas Augstskolas Studentu Asociācija
Bank Account: LV39HABA0551024350777
Address: Strēlnieku iela 4a, Rīga, LV-1010
Bank Code: HABALV22 (Swedbank)
Also, please take a look on the event's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3293129557567339/?ref=newsfeed
Dear fellow debaters,
We are excited to invite you to participate in the first Baltic BP Open Debate Tournament, which will be held online on March 4, 2023. Join great debaters and judges from all over the world to gain experience and debate over enchanting topics! Borders are no limit, you can debate from the comforts of your home without the need to worry about housing, transportation, and other stuff which comes with participating in a regular tournament. No more long hours at the airport or sleeping on an uncomfortable bus seat.
Format: British parliamentary, 3 rounds + finals, 7-minute speeches.
This is an open competition, meaning that composite teams and teams where one or both of the speakers are not in university are allowed.
EARLY BIRD Participation fees:
15 EUR per debater
10 EUR per N-1 judge
EARLY BIRD registration deadline: February 3, 2023, at 23:59 EEST
The final registration deadline: February 22, 2023, at 23:59 EEST
Registration form for debaters and N-1 judges: https://forms.gle/SrvXTEusHV4KAgy67
Registration form for IAs: https://forms.gle/JCDxV96XZdsoKZvCA
N-1 rule applies for the judges of this tournament - each institution participating should bring "nr. of teams - 1'' number of judges (e.g. if your institution registers 3 teams, please register 2 judges).
In case of any questions, send us an email or drop us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SSERigaDebateSociety/
Payment details:
EARLY BIRD Payment deadline: February 7, 2023
Please indicate the payment details as "Participation payment in Baltic BP Open for (name)"
Bank: Swedbank
Beneficiary: Rīgas Ekonomikas Augstskolas Studentu Asociācija
Bank Account: LV39HABA0551024350777
Address: Strēlnieku iela 4a, Rīga, LV-1010
Bank Code: HABALV22 (Swedbank)
Also, please take a look on the event's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3293129557567339/?ref=newsfeed
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BALTIC BP OPEN REGISTRATION
SSE Riga Debate Society is hosting the first Baltic BP Open Debate Tournament ONLINE on March 4. By submitting the form you consent to having your speech recorded and heard by others.
Basic information:
1) Registration fee:
20 EUR per debater and
10 EUR…
Basic information:
1) Registration fee:
20 EUR per debater and
10 EUR…
Please contact Tuomas Perkinen (0442204082) if you plan on joining so we know how many teams we're sending. In case you haven't decided on a partner yet, contact Tuomas and he will find you a partner.
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice on Thursday the 2nd! Expect exercises🤌
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 2nd of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 (F102)
Host: Adian
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice on Thursday the 2nd! Expect exercises🤌
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 2nd of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 (F102)
Host: Adian
💡HDS Weekly Practice Debate💡
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate!
When: Tuesday, 7th of February
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Helena (0503012400)
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate!
When: Tuesday, 7th of February
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Helena (0503012400)
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Whether you are an experienced Debater or starting for the first time, everyone is welcomed!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 9th of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102
Host: Jahanzaib(+358413117619)
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Whether you are an experienced Debater or starting for the first time, everyone is welcomed!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 9th of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102
Host: Jahanzaib(+358413117619)
💘HDS Valentine’s Debate💘
Did you forget to make dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day? Bring your date to debate! Does your situationship not want to spend Valentine’s Day together because that would “send the wrong message”? Dump them and come to debate! Do you oppose the societal emphasis on romantic love? Ignore what I just said and bring a friend to debate! Next Tuesday we’re celebrating love in all its forms by arguing about it, first in a warm up exercise and later in a full British Parliamentary style debate. Bring your friend, your lover, or most importantly, yourself, to spend Valentine’s Day arguing, in BP format this time!
Date: Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 18:15
Place: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Amanda (0503565329)
Did you forget to make dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day? Bring your date to debate! Does your situationship not want to spend Valentine’s Day together because that would “send the wrong message”? Dump them and come to debate! Do you oppose the societal emphasis on romantic love? Ignore what I just said and bring a friend to debate! Next Tuesday we’re celebrating love in all its forms by arguing about it, first in a warm up exercise and later in a full British Parliamentary style debate. Bring your friend, your lover, or most importantly, yourself, to spend Valentine’s Day arguing, in BP format this time!
Date: Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 18:15
Place: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Amanda (0503565329)
Aalto and Helsinki Debating Society Announcements pinned «ADS MEETING PRECISE LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS The meeting (today at 18:15, don’t miss out!!) will take place in the Väre building (Ekonominaukio 1). To get there, by metro: 1. Get off a Aalto University 2. Take the escalators for exit A to the top 3. Turn…»
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Whether you are an experienced Debater or starting for the first time, everyone is welcomed!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 16th of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host: Genrikh(Telegram Username: @EkkermanG)
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Whether you are an experienced Debater or starting for the first time, everyone is welcomed!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 16th of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host: Genrikh(Telegram Username: @EkkermanG)
Dear debaters
Due to the changes in association rules regarding the registered membership expiry, all existing membership of Aalto Debating Society will expire within 14 days.
If you want to renew your membership, please provide us the following information by replying to the email we have sent you:
-Full name, email address and nationality
-If you have a KY and/or AYY membership (answer both)
Memberships help us to get more funding from KY and AYY so that we can organize better events for you, which is why we strongly recommend renewing your ADS membership. Membership remains free of charge!
If you did not receive the email or wish to become a new member you can fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cLyM274Y7Ni3xTsPA
Due to the changes in association rules regarding the registered membership expiry, all existing membership of Aalto Debating Society will expire within 14 days.
If you want to renew your membership, please provide us the following information by replying to the email we have sent you:
-Full name, email address and nationality
-If you have a KY and/or AYY membership (answer both)
Memberships help us to get more funding from KY and AYY so that we can organize better events for you, which is why we strongly recommend renewing your ADS membership. Membership remains free of charge!
If you did not receive the email or wish to become a new member you can fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cLyM274Y7Ni3xTsPA
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Aalto Debating Society Membership Application / Contact Information Update Form
The information collected in this form will be used to communicate information regarding the state and actions of the society to its members. Being a member also guarantees rights in the association which are determined by society rules.
Please note that…
Please note that…
💡HDS Weekly Practice Debate💡
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate!
When: Tuesday, 21st of February
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Tuomas (0442204082)
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate!
When: Tuesday, 21st of February
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Tuomas (0442204082)
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 23rd of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Jahanzaib(Telegram Username: @JahanzaibNaveed )
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 23rd of February
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Jahanzaib(Telegram Username: @JahanzaibNaveed )
💡HDS Weekly Practice Debate💡
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate!
When: Tuesday, 28th of February
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Amanda (0503565329)
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate!
When: Tuesday, 28th of February
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Amanda (0503565329)
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 2nd of March
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Haiying(Telegram Username: @haiyingblu )
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 2nd of March
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Haiying(Telegram Username: @haiyingblu )
New ADS debate location: F101, Ekonominaukio 1
Due to the unavailability of room F102 today, today’s ADS debate session will be held exceptionally in room F101, which is right next to the room F102 in Ekonominaukio 1.
Due to the unavailability of room F102 today, today’s ADS debate session will be held exceptionally in room F101, which is right next to the room F102 in Ekonominaukio 1.
💡HDS Rebuttal Exercise & Weekly Practice Debate💡
Join HDS on Tuesday for a rebuttal exercise! The participants will listen to a recorded speech from a major debating tournament and take turns rebutting its arguments. A British Parliamentary style debate will be held after the exercise.
When: Tuesday, 7th of March
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Tuomas (0442204082)
Join HDS on Tuesday for a rebuttal exercise! The participants will listen to a recorded speech from a major debating tournament and take turns rebutting its arguments. A British Parliamentary style debate will be held after the exercise.
When: Tuesday, 7th of March
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Tuomas (0442204082)
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 9th of March
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Jahanzaib(Telegram Username: @JahanzaibNaveed )
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 9th of March
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Jahanzaib(Telegram Username: @JahanzaibNaveed )
💡HDS Weekly Practice Debate💡
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate. Stay afterwards to play board games at our socials!
When: Tuesday, 14th of March
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Amanda (0503565329)
Join HDS on Tuesday for the weekly British Parliamentary style practice debate. Stay afterwards to play board games at our socials!
When: Tuesday, 14th of March
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Amanda (0503565329)
💡Popping the Utilitarian Bubble Workshop & Weekly HDS Practice Debate💡
Is maximizing utility really all that matters? Don't we have inviolable rights, human dignity and special obligations to each other? In today's workshop you will learn about and how to argue for non-utilitarian principles.
A British Parliamentary style practice debate will be held after the workshop. Stay afterwards to play board games at our socials!
When: Tuesday, 21st of March
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Tuomas (0442204082)
Is maximizing utility really all that matters? Don't we have inviolable rights, human dignity and special obligations to each other? In today's workshop you will learn about and how to argue for non-utilitarian principles.
A British Parliamentary style practice debate will be held after the workshop. Stay afterwards to play board games at our socials!
When: Tuesday, 21st of March
Time: 18.15
Where: Mechelininkatu 3D, Helsinki
Host: Tuomas (0442204082)
🔥ADS Thursday Debate Practice🔥
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun! Join us afterwards for our socials as well!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 23rd of March
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Adian(Telegram Username: @adianroman )
Welcome to another Aalto Debating Society debate practice this Thursday. Expect heated discussions, public speaking,and lots of fun! Join us afterwards for our socials as well!
What: ADS Weekly Debate Practice
When: Thursday, 23rd of March
What time: 18.15
Where: Ekonominaukio 1 F102(see pinned comment for directions)
Host:Adian(Telegram Username: @adianroman )