WUDC 2008 registration update

Dear All,

We have hit our team cap of 360 as announced two or so weeks ago. There are no more adjudicator slots now available. We have around 50 teams on the waiting list. We have a few adjudicators on waiting list also. Ladies and gentleman, we really appreciate all your excitement and support. We ask for your patience as the organizing committee clears out important matters. We are working hard to enforce policies which will ensure the quality of this tournament.

I am receiving hundreds of request from institutions each and every day. I cannot entertain any request till I am given a clear signal from the adjudication core. We have to come to an consensus. We have to make sure the adjudication core can accomodate all these teams, the logistics can support all these teams. If the budget is there for accepting more teams etc? We are sticking to our cap of 360 as of now. There is no moving away from that. Please try to understand our situation as an hosting institution. We ask for your support and cooperation. I have a lot of people very stressed out and angry people emailing me, please just be patient. The waiting list is very long and I cannot confirm anything till I am sure about which teams have dropped, which teams are changing their number of teams and adjudicators and what the adjudication core decide.

I would like to apologize to certain institutions that communicated with me in mid August regarding payments. They asked if it was ok for them to transfer money 3rd week during Late registration phase. AT that time , based on the number of teams that had been paid for, I estimated we wouldn't hit our cap by then, therefore I inform them they would have a good chance to get slots. I did not confirm to them their slots. My emails from last week of August all the way till announcement of late registration did clearly warn people that slots were being taken fast.

During the last week of August and between September 1- 5, the number of teams multiplied two folds. Number of teams were increasing by 20-30 per night. Once late registration open, within a few days, all slots were grabbed. We hit our cap way sooner than I expected. A lot of teams continued to register and transfer funds, a lot of them without my consent even after two emails clearly warning them to confirm with me first then they can proceed with payment. People were transfering funds that were extremely hard to trace , no messege, no institution name, no institution rep name to match the fund transfer to institution. To control the situation we shut down the registration system. I apologize for any inconvenience. Once we clear out all these matters. We will re open the system to allow registered teams to enter their details and team combinations etc.

We are doing our best to help all of you and give everyone a fair chance to participate.

It is impossible for any new institutions or adjudicators to register now. If we accept more teams and adjudicators, it will be purely from the waiting list.

We have no intention to create any inconvenience to any of you. Thank you for your time. Take care! Hope to see you all in Bangkok!

Regards,
Tarique
Tournament Director,
World Universities Debating Championship 2008

China FLTRP Cup National English Debating Competition 2007

Dear all,

Huang Cheng majored in Finance and Fan Fuyin majored in Environmental Sciences trained by Fudan College English Department won the 11th "FLTRP (Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press) Cup" National English debating competition which ended on recently in China. Logical reasoning, witty eloquence and close cooperation ensured the two debaters at the leading position through the three-day round robins and two-day eliminations.

128 debating teams from colleges and universities nationwide joined the competition this year. "FLTRP Cup" National English debating competition is the The Most Prestigious English Debating Competition in China and this year it was organized by the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press and Cambridge University Press, co-organized by China English Language Education Association, Spoken English Union, "English learning" magazine, and the International Debate Education Association. This National English debating competition took place in 1997, and was held annually, which is of the highest level and greatest impact. It is the second time that Fudan University takes the championship in this competition.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

First Beijing MINGFA Eight-School Law Graduate Debate Contest

Dear all,

Recently Renmin University of China Law School Team took the first prize winning against the host Chinese University of Political Science and Law Team in the first Beijing MINGFA Eight-School Law Graduate Debate Contest. The contest was the first debating platform designed for Beijing Law graduates, as by hosted by the Chinese University of Political Science and Law. They were assisted by Renmin University of China, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Normal University and three other universities.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

India Premchand International Parliamentary Debate 2007

Dear all,

The Debating Society at Hindu College, University of Delhi, India is hosting the 5th annual Premchand International Invitational Parliamentary Debate from 3rd – 6th December 2007

The Premchand Memorial Debate has been a spectacular success in the preceding years, receiving widespread media coverage and participation from the best universities of India and international teams from Pakistan, Australia and Singapore. It has been credited for being a pioneering effort in the University of Delhi. In 2005, the debate was converted into an International Parliamentary based upon the Cambridge Style of Parliamentary Debating, wherein each team consists of two members, with certain speaker roles assigned to each speaker. There is a Prime Minister of the house, a Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and a Deputy Leader of Opposition. The debate revolves around various topics, ranging from issues relating to current affairs, media, sports, socio-economics issues and other matters of consequence.

The invitation is for TWO teams per college, and minimum 2 adjudicators. We would be providing food and accommodation for all four days of the event i.e. from the 3rd to 6th December.

Our college credentials can be checked on the website:
http://www.hinducollege.org/

Also, keeping in mind constant enquiries on the subject, The Hindu College is not limited to people of a particular faith (Hinduism); it is in fact a prestigious college with a glorious historical heritage traceable to the British era.

This is primarily a notification for International teams so that the necessary arrangements ranging from travel documents to funding can be arranged for well in advance. The official invite will be sent at the earliest possible time, tentatively in the month of October.

We look forward to your participation. For all future correspondence
contact this e-mail address -

hindu.debating.society@gmail.com.

Thanking you
Tanvi Lal
President,The Debating society,
Hindu College.

Doha Debates; A New Horizon for Middle East

Dear all,

As a decision-making tool, the medium of debate has its roots in the early democracies of ancient Greece and Rome and remains the essential method by which parliamentary democracies today conduct their legislative process. Debates are frequently used in schools and universities to train young people to speak in public and to enhance their education in democracy and freedom of speech.

The aim of the Doha Debates is to allow a public exploration of the important issues in the Arab and Islamic worlds and apply the principles of free speech and democratic decision-making through the use of this traditional debating format. The purpose is also to create a sense of social responsibility that will carry through to real life. The Qatar Foundation is well known as a venue where people of various backgrounds, expertise and opinions can share knowledge and exchange views.

The Doha Debates have a format similar to the traditional `Oxford Union' debate, where discussion centres on a "motion", usually a controversial statement. Two teams argue for and against the motion; the discussion is then thrown open to the audience, directed by the chairman, Tim Sebastian. At the end of the debate, a vote is taken and the chairman announces the result, declaring the motion to have been passed or rejected by "the House". Tim Sebastian's international reputation of tough questioning and straight talking sets the tone of this ground-breaking enterprise.

The guest speakers strive to be eloquent, witty and provocative. They may attack their opponent's arguments - but not the person. The aim is to test the logic of an argument, examine complex subjects from a variety of angles and reach a vote among the audience that tests the effectiveness of what they have heard. It is hoped that the audience might be liberated from well-worn ideological clichés and inspired to fresh insights. At the very least, they will learn that an ideological opponent's view can also be valid.

The Doha Debates have been broadcast on BBC World since January 2005. BBC World is the BBC's international, 24 hour news channel, broadcasting by satellite to nearly 300 million people in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.


For more please visits the link bellow
http://www.thedohadebates.com/

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Qatar holds Largest Debating Workshop

Dear all,

Andrew Goodman, Chairman of the Debates Selection Committee of the Oxford Union, and Alex Just, former President of the Oxford Union, made the comment after spending two weeks in Qatar running debating workshops.

More than 500 students and faculty from 15 educational institutions took part in the workshops. The Oxford coaches said they believe it was the largest debating training pilot of its kind to be run anywhere in the world and were impressed by the enthusiasm of those who took part.'We've held debating workshops and training sessions in many countries around the world but were really struck by the level of demand here in Qatar. It is rare to find so many young people interested in learning more about debating,' said Andrew Goodman.

'We have seen many talented students and we hope to help develop a team from Qatar which will be able to take part in international competitions next years,' he added. The groundbreaking workshops provided an introduction to the rules of international debating, as well as coaching on how to develop arguments, improve style and think strategically.The workshops were held in association with Qatar Foundation and the Doha Debates, which forged a relationship with the Oxford Union when they held their first overseas debate in Oxford on May 1st, 2007.

Seventy-five percent of those attending the workshops were female and a third of participants were Qatari nationals. Alex Just said, 'Such figures would be extraordinary in the West, but in the Gulf region, they are nothing short of phenomenal. I think there is great potential for Qatar to become the leading debating nation in this region.'

Meeran Naji, a student at Qatar Academy, said, 'The workshop was really useful in giving us information about competitive debating and helped me and my school friends be more confident talking in front of other people. I would love to get more involved in debating and maybe even represent my country one day!'

More workshops are planned for November and December to introduce new students to debating as well and to provide intensive training for those serious about competing.'Many students in Qatar already have experience in debating and it would be great to take it to the next level and have formal competitions set up here,' said Alex Just. 'We haven't seen many teams from the Middle East competing in international competitions in the past and it would be wonderful to see Qatar on the world debating stage.'

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Source: http://www.ameinfo.com/132986.html

Philippine Square Off Debate 2007 Update

Dear all,

I didn’t get to watch the round but I was told that Xavier University (formerly known as Ateneo de Cagayan) beat the University of the Philippines Baguio in the fifth octofinal round of the Square Off! Debate Championships. Xavier becomes the first provincial school to advance to the quarterfinals after schools like Western Mindanao State University, Mindanao State University - Marawi City and University of Baguio failed to secure a slot in the next round. This is an upset of sorts. UP Baguio was the fifth seed in the competition while Xavier was the twelfth seed.

Xavier will face De Lasalle University in the quarterfinals. This is the second upset in five rounds so I guess that shows that anything can really happen.

Octofinal#5: Xavier (12) def. UP Baguio (5), unanimous
Octofinal#4: DLSU (4) def. Univ. of Baguio (13), split
Octofinal#3: PUP (14) def. UST (3), unanimous
Octofinals#2: UP Diliman (2) def. MSU-Marawi City (15), unanimous
Octofinals #1: ADMU (1) def. WMSU (16), unanimous

Next week: Ateneo de Zamboanga vs. UP Manila

Regards,
Atheista

Source: http://www.atheista.net

Indian Jammu & Kashmir Debating Championship 07

Dear all,

The final round of the debate on Gandhian philosophy and its relevance in the 21st century held in educational institutes throughout Jammu and Kashmir will be telecast live by Doordarshan on October 2, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said today.

"During my recent visit to Delhi I discussed with Information and broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Das Munshi holding of the state-wide debate and he told me that the concluding event would be telecast live on national channel," Azad said interacting with principals of 29 degree colleges of Kashmir and Ladakh regions here.

The interaction was organised to have feedback on educational and other curricular activities and construction projects, especially in the newly set up degree colleges.

A total of 11 college students, six from Kashmir and five from Jammu, have made it to the final round of the debate to be held on Gandhi Jayanti at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre here.

In the schools category, eight students - four each from Kashmir and Jammu divisions - have been selected for the final round.

The chief minister said the final round of the competition would be simultaneously held for both college and school students.

In both the categories there would be four prizes including Ist prize of Rs one lakh, 2nd prize of Rs 50,000 and two 3rd prizes of Rs 25,000. The winners would also be given trophies and certificates, Azad said adding the prize money involved in the debate is the biggest amount to be given away in the country to students in a debate like this.

He said live telecast would encourage holding of such debates in other parts of the country also.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Source: Srinagar, Sept. 26 (PTI): http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200709261840.htm

NTU Singapore Announced Worlds 2010 Bid

--- "Vikram Balasubramanian" wrote:

Hi Ian

Following from our earlier discussions, I am proud to inform you that NTU (Singapore) will be bidding for the Worlds Universities Debating Championships in 2010. We will be presenting a comprehensive bid during the Assumption Worlds later this year.

We believe that our track-record in hosting major international tournaments (All-Asians 1994 and 1997, Australasians 2001, Worlds 2004, AUDC 2005) will stand us in good stead as we seek to host yet another great Worlds. While retaining the formidable efficiency from our 2004 edition, we promise a great deal more fun and some spectacular socials in 2010.

We have already obtained the complete backing of our university and roped in sponsors. Our work with airlines, hotels and corporates have yielded very positive results so far. Now we feel it is time to get the input of all potential participants and the broader debating community. We hope to hear from everyone regarding their expectations from our bid, on all matters including debating, adjudication, costs,accomodations and socials. We intend to working towards giving everyone the Worldsas they want it.

The bid website is up at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/worlds2010
and all queries/feedback/ comments can be emailed to ntuworlds2010@ gmail.com

We hope you can help forward this message to the Worlds community and thus formally announcing our bid. We hope to working closely with you in the coming months as we finalise the details of our bid.

Thank you
Vikram Balasubramanian
(on behalf of the NTU Worlds 2010 Bid Committee)

NEW Debate Game: DEBATE THIS

Dear all,

Good news for Debaters, Gold Brick Games recently introduced "Debate This" a complete debating game for you. This Game is now available in the online store. Very exciting game for your leisure time and you can bye this game by using your Credit card or by online payment system from the web.

Debate This is the hot new board game that celebrates the art of lively banter and creative embellishment. In a test of words and wit, players debate topics ranging from social norms to sports, pop culture to politics, relationships to personal behavior. During each round, teams square off to deliver the most clever, creative, entertaining and persuasive argument to support their position and win points from the independent judge. The judge likes to be amused, entertained and enlightened. More entertainment, more points. The first team to cross the finish line wins the game. But it's the debates that will have people talking the next day. When family and friends get together, Debate This is the game that gives them all a chance to speak their mind.

Please see the link http://www.goldbrickgames.com/

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

The Economist Debate Series. A Severe Contest

Dear Reader,

I'm delighted to invite you to be part of an extraordinary first for Economist.com

Our new Debate Series is an ongoing community forum where propositions about topical issues will be rigorously debated in the Oxford style by compelling Speakers. The first topic being debated is Education and The Economist is inviting our online audience to take part by voting on propositions, sharing views and opinions, and challenging the Speakers.

Five propositions have now been short-listed to address the most far-reaching and divisive aspects of the education debate covering: the place of foreign students in higher education; the position of corporate donors; and the role of technology in today's classrooms. The highest ranking propositions will be debated, with the first
launching on Oct 15th. Cast your vote

Choose the most resonant propositions to be debated from the list below:

Education - The propositions:

1. This house believes that the continuing introduction of new
technologies and new media adds little to the quality of most education.

2. This house proposes that governments and universities everywhere
should be competing to attract and educate all suitably-qualified
students regardless of nationality and residence.

3. This house believes that companies donate to education mainly to
win public goodwill and there is nothing wrong with this.

4. This house believes that the "digital divide" is a secondary
problem in the educational needs of developing countries.

5. This house believes that social networking technologies will bring
large changes to educational methods, in and out of the classroom.

Join the Debate
The debate schedule is as follows:

* Sep 17th-Oct 12th - Vote for your favorite proposition and join
the open forum to discuss topics
* Oct 15th - Winning proposition is revealed and the Debate begins
* Oct 18th - Rebuttals. Share your comments on issues so far and
vote for your winning side
* Oct 23th - Closing arguments by the Speakers. Post any
additional comments you would like to share and vote for your winner
* Oct 26th - The debate winner is announced.

To receive debate updates sign up now. We will then contact you to announce the winning proposition and details of the debate as it unfolds.

I look forward to you joining us and your fellow Economist readers for this lively debate. In the meantime, check the site to track which proposition is winning, and to view guest participants and the announcement of key Speakers at www.economist.com/debate.

Yours sincerely,
Ben Edwards
Publisher
Economist.com

Source: www.Economist.com

Korean National Debating Championship 2007

Greetings!

Thank you everyone for supporting the tournament. Following is the results of the tournament and the motions.

The Final Round motion was: THBT the United States should cease supporting the Pervez Musharraf regime. HUFS was Government and Hanyang 1 was the Opposition.

The Final round was adjudicated by Sophie Lee (CA-DAE), Jongmin Choi (DCA-Korea), Wonpyo Hong (DCA-Chungang), Jisoo Shin (DCA-Kyunghee), Yehyun Kim (EDIS), Jungwhan Jung (Yonsei), and Seongah Lee (EDiS)

The decision was 6-1 split for Hanyang 1.

Best Speaker
Nurliana Kamaruddin (EDiS 1)

EFL Best Speaker
Jingzhi Ye (DAE 3)

Rookie Best Speaker
David Go (Handong 2)

Congratulations to everyone who have put much effort on the KNC 2007.

Following is the motions of KNC 2007.
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Round 1: Korean Society
THW abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family. (¡°Yeo-seong
Bu¡±)
THBT commercial matchmaking businesses are detrimental to the Korean
society.
THBT hostages should be required to pay all costs associated with
their release.

Round 2: Ideologies
THBT socialism is beneficial for South America.
THBT Saudi Arabia should allow women into politics.
THBT the world should completely give up its effort to implant
democracy in the Middle East.

Round 3: The Human Body
THW ban human body exhibitions.
THW harvest organs from executed prisoners regardless of consent.
THW remove custody rights of parents who deny medical treatment to
their children on religious grounds.

Round 4: Universities
THW forbid political parties from having activities on university
campuses.
THBT publishing university rankings does more harm than good.
THW prohibit corporate franchises from establishing branches on
campus.

Round 5: Law and Justice
THW adopt a trial by jury for criminal cases.
THS direct election of Supreme Court judges.
THW hold parents responsible for the wrongdoings of juvenile
delinquents under the age of 14.


------------Elimination Rounds--------------------

Quarter-Final: Natives and Settlers
THW repeal all laws granting extra privileges for the Australian aborigines.
THBT only native languages, rather than European languages, should be the official language of African nations.
THBT governments should repeal land ownership rights of its native
ethnic groups.

Semi-Final: The Third World
THBT environmental problems of the Third World are a responsibility
of the First World.
THBT the First World nations should prohibit pharmaceutical
corporations from conducting medical experiments on humans in
Africa, regardless of consent.
THBT the British Museum should return its exhibit items to the
former colonial states from which they were taken.

Final: US and the World
THBT the United States should cease supporting the Pervez Musharraf
regime.
THBT the US should immediately lift all sanctions against Cuba.
THBT Spanish should be the second official language of the United
States.

Sophie Lee
Chief Adjudicator, KIDA National Championship 2007
President, Debate Association of Ewha
http://www.ewhadebate.org
ehwadebaters@...

Changes On North East Asian Open 2007

Dear all,

I would like to announce that NEAO 2007 organizing committee
concluded that the following changes are inevitable.

1. Extension of the registration period.
Originally, the registration was going to end on September 28th but
we extended it to October 13th.

2. Registration and accommodation fee changes
Our first intent was to provide the participants with the best
condition at the minimum prices and we had worked hard to keep the
burden low as possible. However, we realized that it is impossible to
do so without proper amount of financial support from the
participants. So, now we separate the registration fee and
accommodation option and receive registration fee from every
participant of this event. Below are the new options. Additionally, I
received e-mails asking for availability of single occupancy rooms. I
am working on to negotiate the price with the hotel right now. I hope
I will give you good news very soon.

1. Three nights stay (9th ~ 11th of November)
1- a. on a twin room share basis : \ 150,000 Won per person
1- b. on a triple room share basis : \ 120,000 Won per person**
1- c. on a quad room share basis : \ 100,000 Won per person**

2. Two nights stay (9th ~ 10th of November)
2 - a. on a twin room share basis : \ 110,000 Won per person
2 - b. on a triple room share basis : \ 90,000 Won per person**
2 - c. on a quad room share basis : \ 80,000 Won per person**

d. Registration fee without hotel: \ 30,000 Won per person

** As there are limited numbers of available quad/triple rooms,
option b. and c will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any concerns or questions plaese email me
(ifota9000@...) or visit NEAO2007 official website
neao2007.conasian.com

Sincerely,
Jingyu Lee
Convener
NEAO2007

Bangladesh Uni-Imperial-Drishty Debate Genius 2007

Dear all,

With an urge to bring out hidden talents Uni-Imperial-Drishty debate genius 2007- took place in the port city of Chittagong, a one of its kind contest, which is being held for the last three years. The final round took place on the 11th of September. On the morning of 31st August, 2007 the programme was inaugurated by Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam Parvez, Chairman, Centre for Good Governance. The day was presided by Masud Bakul, President, Drishty Chittagong, Rosangir Bachchu, Senior Sub-editor of the Daily Azadi Mr. Jahurul Islam and Chairman of Drishty debate society Mrs. Safia Gazi Rahman.
After the inaugural ceremony, 297 students from 27 schools of the metropolitan faced the 5 panel of judges for the primary selection of the second round. 32 contestants made their way to second round where 15 of them made it to the semi-finals.

The semi-final round took place on the 5th of September. The judges were Mr. Sanjeev Shaha, renowned debater and general secretary of Bangladesh Debate Federation, Dr. Masud Rana debater and physician, Dr. Sudeep Ranjan Dev and teacher Udity Das. The system practiced in this round was of the parliamentary form. After being faced by challenging odds in the semi finals, the fortunate debaters who could make it to the finals were Gunjan Barua. Takvirul Islam and S.M. Ehteshamul Islam (Collegiate School), Muttakin Chowdhury (Chittagong Govt. High School), Ragib Ahsan (Navy School), Tamanna Rashid Tumpa (Dr. Khastagir Girls School), Irfan Jaman Nur (St. Placid's High School) and Rubaiyat Binte Hasan (Chittagong Govt. Girls High School).

The final round was divided into two separate contests; one being held in parliamentary format, where the eight finalists debated on the topic. 'Bangladesh er Akash aaj kalo meghe Dhaka'. The famous TV host and former debater Dr. Abdun Nur Tushar presided the Speaker's chair. The other part consisted of Barowari format debate where the panel of judges were joined by Bishwajit Chowdhury (Asstt.-editor of the Daily Prothom Alo). The judges asked them questions from all around the globe. The final round was festooned by cheers and clapping from the audience. At the end of the programme, the veiwers' pole and judge marking crowned Tamanna Rashid Tumpa as the champion Muttakin Chowdhury was only a few marks shy from hers, which was followed by Ehteshamul Islam. The best talent and performance awards were given to Irfan Jaman Nur and Gunjan Barua respectively.

The awards were distributed by Syed Ahsanul Alam Parvez, Chairman of CGG & Imperial Group. Mr. Kashshaful Haque Shehjad, Vice President of Drishty Chittagong; Rashedul Amin Rashed and Saif Chowdhury, General Secretary of Drishty Chittagong. Jeba Feriha of Radio Foorti, Farhana Bobby of Karudhara & Noman Siddiky of Drishty CTG spoke for the students in the occasion. The programme was conducted by Afsana Rahman Toma, Shahidul Islam and Mujibur Rahman Moni.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Your World Debating Correspondent

Dear all,

Few months back, I wrote a story in Star Campus citing Bangladesh's achievement in the World Universities Debating Championships and in the World Schools Debating Championships back to back. I got huge response from many people who are interested in World Debate and asked me to continue the write up.
I think, the best way to start this venture is through knowing about the world debating news source and its latest version. People who are interested in International Debating and World Debate, this write up will enhance their desire to get one step closer to it.

Colm Flynn and Alfred Snider are recognized as the two top world debating news Bloggers who maintain World Debating Website http://worlddebating.blogspot.com/ and Global Debate Blog http://globaldebateblog.blogspot.com/ respectively for World Debating Community.

Colm started his debating blogging in 1997. He was elected as chair of World Debate Council back in the year 2001. At present he is living in the Republic of Ireland and is renowned as The Chair of World Debating News. This honor reflects his massive contribution to international debating movement. His site contains the best of the best Debating Resources, Training Materials, World Debating Rankings and latest World Debating News.

Mr. Alfred Snider on the other side is one of my debating sensations from World Debate Institute-USA. He has shown us debating can be a life time ardor for an individual. By profession he is a professor at the University of Vermont in US. I love this person's intuition and dedication for world debate which reflects in his Global Debate Blog. Based in USA, this debating blog can be viewed as the broadcaster of US Perspective Global Debating News. Readers will find variety of debate related stories and debate spice from this site.

Asian Debating Website http://asiandebating.blogspot.com is actually inspired by this two debating legend. While working with the World Debating Website team as an author, I felt the essence of having this site which will speed up the Asian Debating F1 race. Being a Bangladeshi and an Asian, I am working with my site team as the Asian Debating Newscaster for world. This site contains the news feed from All Asian Debate, Asian Universities Debating List, Australasian Debating List and many more Asian Debating news feed. People are visiting this site every day for the latest Asian Debating Updates.

Amazing Debating Story
Being a Debating News Blogger of World Debate Website and Asian Debate Website, I am always on the run to find some stories like this: Treasures of Tibetan Monks Debates in the Himalayas.

According to the Tibetan Monks, debating is their integral part of religious practice. One of the striking features of Tibetan debates is that they are quite physical. They are marked by emphatic gestures, such as the clapping used by the questioner to punctuate each question.

Tibetan debate involves prescribed modes of behavior. The debate starts with a ritual invocation of Manjushri in a loud and high-pitched tone. The debater then puts his questions in a very low voice barely audible to the audience. The Tibetan tradition is quite aware of the dangers of debate but sees them as counterbalanced by its benefits. Because debates are intensely physical, participants can give vent to considerable energy.

Tibetan scholars love debate for their internal clarity. They become excited when they talk about it and miss it once their training is finished. Older scholars often advise students to savor their times as debaters: “This is the best time in the life of a scholar. After this, all fades in comparison. I am not sure what to make of this last comment, for its description, its also captures the essence of good sporting competitions. But it does convey the overall atmosphere of debates, which are veritable intellectual sports.

Worlds MINI and IUT 1st Bangladesh Open 2007
Bangladesh Debating Council-BDC is going to organize the second largest British Parliamentary format debating championship in the World; Worlds MINI 2007. This championship will be hosted by Islamic University of Technology-IUT from November 15 to November 20, 2007 in Bangladesh. This global debating championship expects more then 30 countries and 50 world top debating universities to participate in this mega debate battle. The official website of this grand Debate Championship can be found at http://www.bangladeshopen.net where teams are invited to register for this championship.

World Universities Peace Invitational Debate 2007
Before the annual World Universities Debating Championships in Thailand, Worlds Top Debating Universities will be competing against each other for the WUPID Title. The objective of this championship is to promote peace globally. Former prime minister of Malaysia Dr. Mohathir Mohammad will be the Brand Ambassador of this Championship.

This Malaysian championship will offer five preliminary rounds, quarter-finals; semi-finals and final with top class debating experience.

Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Philippines 9th NDC On-line Registration is Open

Dear all,

You can now register on-line for the 9th National Debate Championship.
Just log-on to:

http://www.pma. ph/registration/ register. aspx

Follow the instructions on the right side of the webpage.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

India West Bengal Federation of United Nations Debate 2007

Dear all,

Sept. 12:When the tsunami strikes, millions are displaced and they seek shelter. But for the people fleeing a country their existence is threatened by a socio-political threat. Its just two ways of saying the same thing. The latter is called a refugee but the former is awaiting a terminology.

This is what the winning team of the inter-school debate succeeded in pointing out today evening. The debate on ‘People displaced due to environmental reasons are not refugees’ was organised by the West Bengal Federation of United Nations Associations in association with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and The Statesman Voices.

Students speaking against the motion won the debate. Ankit Parekh of Birla High School for Boys, who was adjudged the best speaker of the evening emphasised that “A natural calamity is as big a threat as a political or a social one. How can people displaced due to socio-political reasons and people displaced due to environmental reasons be categorised as different. On the other hand, people displaced due to environmental reasons should be considered as refugees so that they can at least be given rights enjoyed by refugees.”

Soumik Sarkar of Don Bosco Park Circus, supporting the motion, said: “A person merely seeking refuge is not a refugee. Thus, people displaced due to environmental reasons cannot be considered refugees. Given a choice, they prefer to go back to their country but a refugee does not want to return to his/her country.” Speaking at the event, Mr MA Halim, Speaker, West Bengal Legislative Assembly, said: “This is a recent international problem and we have to find a legal solution to this problem.”

Editor-in-chief, The Statesman, Mr Ravindra Kumar, said: "The Statesman believes that debates on the refugee or any other issue should be resolved through public discourse."

“The subject is complex as the lines between refugees, as known today, and people displaced due to environmental reasons is becoming blurred. Statistics reveal by the year 2010, 50 million people will be displaced due to environmental hazards. Therefore, the need is immediate discussion on the subject,” said Ms Nayana Bose, member, UNHCR.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Source: http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=22&theme=&usrsess=1&id=169729

India Subhrojyoti-Somak Memorial Interschool Debate 2007

Dear all,

The Subhrojyoti-Somak Memorial Annual Interschool debate was held recently in the Chapel Hall. The topic was “Has India after 60 years of independence become a mature republic in terms of peace, progress and prosperity?” The participating schools were St James’, Don Bosco (Park Circus), Calcutta Girls High School, Loreto House, Our Lady Queen Of The Missions, La Martiniere (Boys), Modern High School and hosts Calcutta Boys’ School. The brainstorming debate session was interspersed by interjections and vehement rebuttals. A

n hour of fierce verbal contests culminated in Our Lady Queen of the Missions clinching the crown and Calcutta Girls High School emerging second. Arkayan Samajdar ( Don Bosco) and Vikramaditya Lakhotia (La Martiniere) jointly shared the honours as best speakers for and against the motion respectively. The programme commenced on a solemn note with a prayer by Rev N Prabhuraj followed by an inaugural address by Principal and Secretary of Calcutta Boy’s School Mr Mcgee.

A minute’s silence was observed in memory of the two youth who had died amidst tragic circumstances. The judges Mr Utpal Chatterjee, Mr Subir Ghosh and Mr Snehashish Sur, were assisted by Ms Ruchira Goswami, moderator for the event. Vice-Chancellor National University Of Juridical Sciences Dr MP Singh was guest of honour. The session drew to a close with the vote of thanks.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Source: http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=18&theme=&usrsess=1&id=168677

Schools Debate in Kashmir, Pakistan

Srinagar, Sept 11: In Gandhi Bhawan of Kashmir University when Taloot Talib, a frail high student of 8th standard from an private school in Islamabad advocated violence for achieving freedom, a man in the audience questioned the logic of advocating violence from a Hall named after Gandhi. Taloot was probably facing such a big audience for the first time and showed slight nervousness while framing a reply. And then he blurted out his answer: “By violence I mean organized mass protests.” For him freedom was the most important issue confronting the youth today.

Bisma Fida, a 9th standard student of Mallinson Girls School was frailer than Taloot. She declared she was a born rebel and she seemed to disagree with everybody. She split the audience into two when she, while referring to her fellow Kashmiris as “you people”, asked them be “honest and admit you have no moral values. Your state has been ranked as the second most corrupt state...” Her caustic remarks on the state of Kashmiri society drew tremendous applause. She also drew sharp reprimands from fellow students and some audience members.

Amber Ahmad of Presentation Convent said Kashmiris need exposure to the outside world; lack time and space for recreation; were quite disenchanted with the society; and were pitching their future lives in the US after education from Ivy League Universities of US. She gave examples from her encounters with youths in India. Wearing jeans and a shirt, she said she was proud of being a Kashmiri. “Wearing jeans doesn’t mean I have forgotten my moral values my family has taught me,” she said. She is 14 years old.

Taloot and Bisma, and Amber were speaking at a lively function, the prize distribution ceremony, organized by Greater Kashmir Welfare Trust at Gandhi Bhawan on Tuesday. The prizes were being given for essays written by the students on what they felt was “the most important issue facing the youth”.

The students brilliantly enumerated the ills of Kashmiri society like professional orators. And when audience posed them difficult questions, they fumbled, and honestly answer: “I am too young to suggest solutions.” But the confidence and the level of awareness at such a young age were quite remarkable.And everybody in the audience agreed when Aashna Jamal, student of Presentation Convent, was declared the winner of GK Annual Students Essay Writing Competition for the originality of her ideas about what is the most important issue for young people of Kashmir. She said in the absence of peace, the youth were caught in a web of uncertainties.

The audience, many of whom were the parents of the students who participated in the competition, thanked Greater Kashmir for organizing such a competition, saying it brings best out of their children. The students also lauded the GK for giving them a platform to talk about the issues facing the society.

Out of the 250 hundred students that participated in the competition, ten students were short-listed and asked to speak briefly about what they had written.Arshad Hussain Kaloo, Managing Editor Greater Kashmir; Muzamil Jaleel, Bureau Chief Indian Express; Showkat Ahmad Motta, Bureau Chief G.K; Riyaz Masroor, Political Editor G.K; Hilal Ahmad, Associate Editor G.K; and Shafat Rasool, Chief Sub-editor G.K. formed the panel of experts to judge and select the finalists.Taloot Talib Wani of Rosy Tots Institute, Islamabad, was awarded second prize of Rs 5000.

Amber Ahmad of Presentation Covent School got the third prize of Rs 3000. Fourth prize of Rs 2000 was received by Banooqa Hissam Banday of Presentation Convent.
Bisma Fida of Mallinson School got the fifth prize of Rs 1000.

Consolation prizes of Rs 500 each were given to Asma Rafi of Mallinson, Adnan Mushtaq Khan of Burn Hall School and Uzair Ashraf Mir of Tyndale Biscoe School. Sadaf Khursheed of Govt Girls Higher Secondary Sopur, Sana Maqbool of Mallinson School.
Apart from the ten short-listed participants, Adnan Qadir of Yateem Khana, Bemina was given a special prize of Rs 3000.

Muzamil Jaleel said it was very difficult for him to choose the winner and that every one among the participants deserved the first prize. He added that he felt proud while watching these kids speak so brilliantly on important issues.
The man behind the initiative, Arshad Hussain Kaloo, said his aim was to bring the young minds to be able to write about the issues of Kashmir. He said that they wanted to involve the young people of both rural and urban areas. He said it was just a beginning and they will continue to have such kinds of programmes in the future.

Speaking on the occasion, Riyaz Masroor, advised the school children of Srinagar city to travel to villages and have the feel of how most of the people of Kashmir are living and facing hardships.
The editor of Greater Kashmir online edition Javaid Malik and correspondent Arshi Javed conducted the proceedings.

Source: http://www.greaterkashmir.com/full_story.asp?Date=12_9_2007&ItemID=36&cat=1

Indonesia Phyxsius English Debate Championship 2007

Dear all,

In November 13-17 SMAK 1 Bandung will held it's newly founded annual high school debate competition, the PEDC, Phyxsius English Debate Championship.

we're planning to have around 30-40 teams in the competition, and would like to invite those who are willing to come to bandung and adjudicate, of course we will recompensate for the brain damages caused in everyn round (baca: dibayar).

the comittee is still trying to provide lodgings for adjudicators from abroad (baca:luar kota).if anyone is interested just contact me on 022-70485722 (flexy). i'll give more updates as soon as i got any...

Regards,
Erry

Indian National Hindi Debate Competition 2007

Sarve Bhavantho Sukhinu,’ when he began his speech with the Sanskrit slogan, not many thought that he would run away with the medal in the national-level Hindi debate competition, which was hitherto the monopoly of North Indians.

But, this Plus-I student from Malappuram district proved the relevance of Napoleon theory - nothing is impossible in this world - to outsmart the North Indians, that too in Hindi debate.P G Vinod, Plus-I student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Malappuram, surpassed 35 competitors to win the second place in the national-level Hindi competition, held as part of the Social Science Exhibition cum National Integration camp 2007, at Bhubaneswar the other day.

The unique aspect in his achievement is that majority of the participants were North Indians, and not many believed that a South Indian could outsmart his North Indian counterparts, at least in the competition held in the mother tongue of North Indians.

But he proved that Hindi is the national language, not only for the northern part of Indians, but also for south. His achievement was not just a fluke, as he had attempted for it last year.“I participated in the competition last year also, but failed to reach even regional-level. It gave me enough confidence for another trial,” he said.

He then decided to participate in this time, with the active support from his teachers. “The topic was ‘Manush apne dukh se dukhi nahi, balki doosron ke sukh se dukhi hai (Man is not worried about his own woes, but all others’ happiness),’ which was bit difficult to perform. I spoke to my teachers and they guided me to gather information to present the topic,” said Vinod, son of P Gopinath and N Savithri.

He then referred the books including Upanishads, epics and history to speak against the topic, when many were seemingly trying to support the topic.“As per the information I have gathered, no such incidents occurred to substantiate the topic. May be there are people who become sad by seeing the prosperity of others, but not in general. not at all,” says Vinod, who is planning to become an aeronautic engineer, following the footprints of his brother.

It was his schooling in North India that enabled him to handle Hindi so easily.

source: http://www.newindpress.com/

National Law School India Debate 2007

Dear all,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Literary and Debating Society at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. We are planning to hold the 6th edition of the National Law School Debate (‘NLS Debate’) on November 1-4, 2007.

Over the last five editions, we’ve had participation from institutions all over South Asia and are very eager to host a competitive and well-attended tournament yet again. It would of course be a tremendous boost for us if institutions from outside
the subcontinent also make the trip to Bangalore. With the 15th All Asians scheduled to be held in Bangladesh in May 2008, our tournament is an ideal mobilising space for debating in South Asia.

Like the last two editions, this year’s competition will adopt a format that is largely similar to the ‘3-on-3’ style used for the All-Asians and AUDC Championships. There will be at least 5 preliminary rounds followed by a break to quarters. Each institution can register 2 teams, with accompanying adjudicators (n=1). Institutions may be allowed to register a third team if the total cap of 40 teams is not reached by October 16, 2007 which is the first registration deadline. We will be providing accommodation to all out-station participants on the NLSIU campus for the duration of the debate.

Please indicate your institution’s interest in participation by sending us an email to debate@nls.ac. in, also informing us of the expected strength of your contingent.The registration fees will be collected at the introductory briefing on November 1, 2007. The Registration fees are as follows:

• Participants not availing of accommodation - INR 300 per individual
• Participants availing of accommodation – INR 1,000 per individual

Contacts
Tournament Director: Aditya Verma: (+91 99867 69785)
Adjudication Core: Arghya Sengupta (+91 98860 23232)
Yaman Verma (+91 98867 45984), Sidharth Chauhan (+91 98869 22576)
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Asst. Professor, NLSIU, Bangalore

Looking forward to seeing you in Bangalore this November!

Regards,
Sidharth Chauhan
NLSIU, Bangalore

The Aga Khan School, Dhaka Inter-School Debate Festival 2007

Dear all,

The Aga Khan School, Dhaka Inter-school Debate Festival 2007 took place on the 6th, 7th and 8th of September with 9 institutions participating, namely the host school AKSD, BIT, Manarat, The Red Brick School, Mastermind, Notre Dame College, SFX Green Herald, Scholastica and Sunnydale in a format that was an amalgamation of the British Parliamentary as well as the World Schools styles.

With two preliminary rounds selecting the top 8 teams for the knockout rounds, the tournament saw debaters from different backgrounds debate regional and global issues in an excellent manner. An unique addition to the traditional form of debating was the introduction of the motion/side toss which we believed would ensure maximum transparency for all parties concerned. Debaters were given 4 motions on a particular theme per round and a toss was carried out which enabled both one side to either choose the motion while the other automatically was allowed the right to choose the side and vice-versa.

Stalin Bhai, Saddam Bhai, Tanvir Bhai, Rizwan Bhai, Rudra Bhai, Mabroor Bhai, Nafis Bhai, Azim Bhai, Tawseef Bhai, Salman Bhai and to all of the adjudicators who took their time to come and make The AIDF 2007; a very big THANK YOU to you all. Special thanks should go to Tanvir Bhai who put fever aside to come and adjudicate at the event.

With two weeks of preparation time (a week for handing out invitations and the second week for organization of the detailed program) we tried to the best of our ability to ensure a competition that was transparent, fair, orderly and most of all enjoyable to all who were present. If there were any lackings on our part we would make no excuses but would humbly apologise to everyone and hope that you may have the heart to forgive us.

I would however like to take a moment and applaud my volunteers and fellow organizing committee members because I took great pride in the fact that not only were we were able to maintain the time schedule, we finished 15 minutes early each day.

To all the participating schools (debaters, moderators and observers) thank you again for making this event successful. Success can never truly be measured on any numerical scale however to us it would mean the minimum of discomfort and the maximum hospitability that we could extend to you over the 3 days that you all were present.

To the runners up, The Red Brick School, congratulations, it's a new era for you guys in the debating arena.

To the champions Manarat International College, congratulations on winning the top prize and keeping the flag of your institution flying high. Hasan, a thumbs-up from us to you on achieving the title of best speaker.

In our last year of high school, the organizing committee hoped to hold a tournament that would encourage our younger generations to carry on the sprit of debating and enjoy the art for all its worth. To what extent we were able to achieve that, we believe it is you all who are the best judges to make that call.

Thank you all again and hope to see you in AKS,D next year.

On behalf of the entire Organising Committee,

Maimun Mustafa
Convenor
AIDF 2007

Singapore Debate Open 2007- Final Call For Registration

Dear Debaters and Adjudicators,

We are making the final calls for registration for the Singapore
Debate Open 2007.

At the end of this week, we will be starting work on logistical
preparations and this will require us to have a definitive number of
team and adjudicator names.

If you are planning to attend the Opens as an adjudicator or debater,
please send me notice immediately on the number of teams and
adjudicators your institution wishes to send down.

If your wish to attend as a non-affiliated / independent team /
adjudicator, do send me notice of this as well.

Spectators are welcome to attend the event, but will be charged the
registration fee of SGD20 per person.

A quick summary of the tournament details are as follows:
- Dates: 22nd and 23rd September 2007
- Venue: National University of Singapore Faculty of Law
- Time: 8am to 6pm on both days
- Format: British Parliamentary
- N-1 adjudicator rule for institutions
- Registration Fees: $20 per person (whether debater, adjudicator or
spectator)
- No accommodation provided

Kind Regards,
Vishal Harnal
Email: vishal.harnal@gmail.com
Convener, Singapore Debate Open 2007

Slovenia International Debate Academy IDAS 2007

Hi all,

I kindly inform you that you check our invitation to the IDAS 2007 which brings a few
changes as:

- Academy training sessions will be in Ormož, however the tournament will happen in
Ljubljana.
- You can register only for tournament, the participation fee, covering two days full board
is only 45 EUR.
- Some scholarship available.

We would also appreciate a lot if you can send this information to everybody which
might be interested.Looking forward seeing you all in Slovenia,

Bojana
ZIP – Za in proti (ZIP), Pro et Contra, Institute for the Culture of Dialogue, Slovenia and WDI – World Debate Institute, University of Vermont, USA
kindly invites you to:

FIFTH INTERNATIONAL DEBATE ACADEMY SLOVENIA- IDAS 2007
17th – 25th November 2007, Ormož/Ljubljana, Slovenia
http://debate.uvm.edu/idas2007.html

THREE EVENTS:
WORKSHOP FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
WORKSHOP FOR TRAINERS, COACHES AND TEACHERS
AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT

What is it about? It is the most international British Parliamentary Debate Training in the world with a distinguished training group. Attendees have come from over 26 different debating nations. The program involves a rigorous combination of lectures, skill exercise sessions and two practice debates per day. A major tournament will take place at the end. This year the tournament at the end of the Academy is open to all interested university debaters, so everybody who does not have time to come for the whole week can join us only for the tournament.

Trainers:-
- Jens Fischer, Berlin Debating Union, Germany, Europeans CA
- Neill Harvey-Smith, UK, Former WUDC Finalist
- Branka Josimov, ACCD, Serbia
- Steve Llano, St. Johns University, USA
- Loke Wing Fatt, SAID, Singapore, WUDC breaking judge
- Branka Marušic, EUDC President, Croatia
- Rhydian Morgan, UK, CA Euros Warm-Up
- Sam Nelson, Cornell University, USA
- Uve Poom, Estonia, 2007 Euro EFL Champion
- Bojana Skrt, Za in proti, zavod za kulturo dialoga, Slovenia
- Alfred C. Snider, University of Vermont, USA, Director,World Debate Institute

Dates for the Academy Instructional Sessions: Arrival: Saturday, the 17th, opening of the Academy at 1700 hours. Departure for Ljubljana on organized bus: Friday morning, the 23 November 2008.

Dates only for the tournament: Arrival: Friday, the 23nd tournament begins at 1400 hours. Departure: Sunday, the 25th late afternoon Who can apply? Students: For the whole Academy, everybody interested in debating is welcome, and can be beginners or they can be very experienced. The training will be divided into different tracks, based on the participant’s needs and experience, but reflecting realistic pedagogical needs. Attendees will take a chartered bus to Ljubljana for the tournament.

Students: For the tournament only. Come and join us for spirited competition and fellowship. For the tournament only you apply as a team. One judge per 1 or 2 teams, 2 judges per 3 or 4 teams. Arrive in Ljubljana on Friday 23 November 2008 by 1200 hours.

Trainers and Teachers: We will also have a track for trainers, coaches, team organizers and club trainers that will be far more flexible. See how debate training is done by those experienced, attend seminars on materials and technique, learn adjudication and a lot more. Trainers will accompany everyone to Ljubljana and will judge at the tournament.Topic area will emphasize the theme of equal opportunities.

Participation fee
The whole Academy (it covers 8 days full room and board – accommodation/food, training and materials) 200 EURO. Tournament only (it covers 2 days full room and board – accommodation/food, tournament expenses) 45 EURO. The payment should be made in cash on arrival. This is a non-profit project, and no organizers or trainers are paid for their effort. Fees are designed to cover some costs only.

Scholarships There are limited scholarships available. The scholarship application procedure is as follows: submit a scholarship form, receive a scholarship, and formally accept the scholarship. Scholarships will not be available for travel. SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 1 OCTOBER 2008. Download the scholarship application at http://debate.uvm.edu/idas07scholform.doc .

Application deadline: October, 15th 2007 Spaces are limited. If there is too much demand selection will be made based on regional diversity and experience.

Organizing committee:
Director of the Academy: Bojana Skrt, ZIP, bojana.skrt@siol.net
Head of the Training: Alfred C. Snider, World Debate Institute, University of Vermont, alfred.snider@uvm.edu To Register and For Information: Director of communication and registration: Sintija Dobrotinšek, ZIP, sintijadobrotinsek@yahoo.co.uk

APPLY NOW - DO NOT GET LEFT BEHIND!
http://debate.uvm.edu/idas2007application.doc

SCHOLARSHIP FORM http://debate.uvm.edu/idas07scholform.doc

Philippine Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship 2007

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Singapore-Brunei Debate Exchange Program

SINGAPORE: Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Masagos Zulkifli, will lead a nine-member team to Brunei Darussalam from 22-24 August.The group will be there to witness an annual debate between Singapore and Bruneian students. Called "Titian Minda", the Malay-language debate involves junior college and polytechnic students.

This is the 12th year the debate is being held.The visitors will also witness two other students' programmes.These are "Bridging Minds", the English version of "Titian Minda", and a discussion forum involving university students.

The three programmes are part of annual exchanges under the Singapore-Brunei Memorandum of Understanding signed in 1990.The MOU promotes bilateral cooperation in broadcasting and fosters close ties between students of the two countries.The programmes are produced jointly by MediaCorp TV12 and Radio Television Brunei.

During his three-day visit, Mr Masagos Zulkifli will also call on Pehin Dato Yahya Bakar who is the Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office and the Minister responsible for Broadcasting.Mr Masagos Zulkifli will also meet the Permanent Secretary of Education, Dato Haji Sheikh Adnan Mohamad.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli will be accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, the Media Development Authority and MediaCorp TV12. - CNA/ir

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/295259/1/.html

Oxford IV Rego Open

Dear Debaters

Sorry about the multiple emails and cross-posting - just a quick email to say that the final phase of registration for the 2007 PriceWaterhouseCoopers Oxford IV began earlier today as IONA (domestic) packages went online. Any reported technical errors have been fixed, but if you encounter any problems, please do not hesitate to get in touch with either Lewis or myself. Bear in mind, however, that the Convenors and CA are split between Palestine, Delhi and China until Thursday, we will try to respond as soon as we can!

Both International Packages and IONA packages are going very fast (three went as I wrote this email!) and if I were you, and wanted to attend the IV, I would register now if I hadn't. We're working hard to guarantee a great weekend for all. If you subscribe to the International Package, for £30 more we guarantee you an extra night of crash, a fabulous launch party with freebies, entry to the traditional Thursday night debate in the Union's historic debating chamber, a tour of historic Oxford, exemption from the n-1 rule - and more!

For those of you who have already registered, congratulations and welcome.

A Facebook group is online at http://oxford.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5019017964 Do join and give us your feedback and suggestions, so we can tailor the IV to suit you!Looking forward to seeing you all there

Lewis and Krish

Indonesia Varsities Debate IVED 2008 Announcement

Dear all,

Thank you for everyone that has sent to us your university address. We will send the invitation of IVED 2008 asap starting in this month. With this we announce the Adjudication Team for the Indonesia Varsities Debate (IVED) to be held in Universitas Udayana, Bali, 2008.

Adjudication Team:

Chief Adjudicator: Siti Astrid K. (UI)
Accreditation: A at JOVED 2007

Deputy Chief Adjudicator: Ayi (STAN)
Accreditation: B at ISDC 2006

Deputy Chief Adjudicator: Adit (UII)
Accreditation: B at ISDC 2006

Deputy Chief Adjudicator: Nando (UGM)
Accreditation: B at JOVED 2007


About the team cap as we have said in the previous IVED (IVED UNSOED) the team cap would be 60 team with max 2 team from each university.

For further information you may call me Diah (03618548208 or 08113803832) and Desy (081805365763)

We will continue to update you with important information regarding the tournament. We look forward to meeting you all this very much anticipated IVED!

See you guys next year!!!!!!!

Regards
Adjudication Team
IVED 2008

Indonesia Java and Bali Overland English Debate 2007

Assalamualaikum,

Dear joved2007 participants...

Thanks for give us valuable feed back in regarding certificate and t-shirt but we need to explain clearly here that actually we dont have a finacial plan to send both items above since printing manufacture that we hired already promise to finished before joved2007.

In accordance with that problem i just asked apologize to joved participants that unsatisfied with our delivery service. Right now, we just hope from pocket of commitee financial to fullfill financial necessity. However , we still promise that it will send it out to your university but if youre question is when? we answered as soon as possible coz at this moment we just only got a million from our varsity, we need five hundred tousands more. Just waiting our confirmation next.

Pliz give us feed back on 081578982799 (Angga Haripurna)

Source: http://uii.ac.id/index.asp?u=11320&b=I&v=1

Korea KIDA National Debating Championship 2007

Dear all,

The organizing committee of the 2007 KNC has several important
notices.
1. Date : September 7th (Fri) to 9th (Sun)
2. Venue: Kyunghee University (Seoul Campus) at Heogi Station(1호선회기역)
3. Registration
A. Date : 8. 20 ~ 31(We advise you to register no later than the 31 of August)
B. The total teamcap is currently 60 teams.
C. The team cap per institution is 5 (institutions may submit a waiting-list)
D. An institution is required to register at least n-1 adjudicators
E. Waitlisted teams may be approved and registered after the registration process, if there is team cap left.
F. Registration feefor each individual (both debater and adjudicator) is 10,000 won.
G. The representative of each institution may send the fees for all of its members to: 22516837902001.
H. The fees may be sent individually. However, please note that it is much easier for us to accept fees per institution.
I. Please use our registration form and send it to jokomono@hanmail.net

The tentative schedule will be announced inthe cy-world café as soon as possible.
Please direct all inquiries and questions about the 07 KNC to

jokomono@hanmail.net (convenor)
Or preferably 010 6449 2005 (convenor) 010 2795 3638 (Chief Adjudicator)

1. Independent Judges for the tournament.
Please hurry and register now. You can contact Juho Kim (Convener)
for that matter at 010-6449-2005.

2. Currently Registered Institutions.
-HUFS
-EDiS
-DAE
-Hanyang
-KIC
-Seoul Women¡¯s Univ.

Please "hurry and register now" again!!

3. Adjudicators
All the Judges are required to make the adjudication test on Fri.
afternoon from 5 p.m., otherwise you might end up violating the N-1
rule and pull out teams from your institutions.

4. Rookie Debaters
All rookie debaters are required to attend the briefing session and
the test debate on Fri. afternoon from 5 p.m., otherwise you may not
be able to register as rookies.

5. Debaters
We will start promptly at 9 a.m. on Sat. You must be at the venue
(Kyung Hee Univ. Chungwoon Building) by then with all of your
teammates, otherwise you will forfeit the round and grant a ¡®free
win¡¯ to your opponent.

The rules above have been agreed by the adjudication panels.
Questions regarding the policy of 2007 KNC shall be asked through
any DCAs (Wonpyo Hong from Chung-ang Univ., Jongmin Choi from Korea
Univ., and Jisoo Shin from Kyunghee Univ.) or myself.

Thank you.
Sophie J. Lee
Chief Adjudicator
President of Debate Association of Ewha
http://ewhadebate.org
Ewha Woman's University
Seoul, Republic of Korea

Source: http://ewhadebate.org/

Register for NTU Pro-Am Debating Championship 2007

Dear all,

NTU Pro-Am Debating Championship 2007 registration and invitation letter are available now.

For Invitation letter and registration please click bellow
NTU Inter-Tertiary Pro-Am Debate Registration

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Debate Championship on Reunification of North and South Korea

Dear all,

Report from South Korea; Should North and South Korea reunify? Through reunification Korea can gain economic benefits. Also Korea can achieve true development of the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen its location in the world. Moreover reunification would respect humanity. Thus said Herstory. But Janus, the con-side team, contradicted reunification, pointing out the large cost of reunification. They said reunification would give people more discomfort and deep complication, between North and South.

Recently, Sookmyunginans’s talents for words blossomed in Immanuel Hall, Renaissance Plaza. Herstory and Janus decorated the final round of the Sookmyung Debate Competition under the subject of reunification of North and South Korea, divided by pros and cons. Among 168 teams, only two teams were the last survivors and finally, the goddess of victory sent her smile to Janus.

After the logical battle, Meeyoung Oh, a professor Dept. of Mass Communication in Kyungwon University said “It is important to cooperate with each other in one team and communicate between teams, for sharing all opinions and logical contradiction. In other words, when debating, it is essential to hear other’s saying.” And Hak Joon Lee, the president of The Dong‐A Iibo said, “Both two teams are good. Although the opposition team is in disadvantage under overall common idea (pros) of reunification, the team’s saying was so good. Actually, the judge including me worried giving the best awards to whom. I think that the future of SMU is shining, after watching today's debate.”

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin

Source: http://smtimes.sookmyung.ac.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=74

Indian Intercollegiate Debate Competition 2007

Intercollegiate Debate Competition on "Special Economic Zones -Boon or Bane" on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.

Christ College, Postgraduate Department of Economics will be organising Intercollegiate Debate Competition on "Special Economic Zones -Boon or Bane" on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.

Chief Guest: Dr. Abdul Aziz (Ex-Director, ISEC, Bangalore).

Venue: Conference Hall, II nd Block, 3rd Floor, Christ College, Bangalore-560029. Time: 10 a.m. onwards.

Schedule
10 a.m.- Inauguration.
10:15 a.m.- Debate Competition Begins.
1 p.m.- Valedictory Speech by Chief Guest.
1:30 p.m.- Prize Distribution.

Rules and Regulations
A team consisting of two members from each college (1 for and 1 against).
Time alloted for each speaker is 6 (5+1) minutes.
The presentations would be followed by questions.
If the time taken exceeds the limit, it would lead to negative marking.
All the teams have to be present at the Conference Hall by 9:45 a.m. with their college identity card.

Last date for enrollment is September 8, 2007.
For registration and further details contact:

Contact:
Adhijeet Podder - +91 99450 51060
Shilpa M.A.- +91 99457 43205
Kiran C.M.- +91 98441 80706
Adithi N. Rao- +91 99162 55860

All are welcome