The Org Com of Chennai Worlds released informations about the application process for those who would like to participate in Worlds as a adjudicator. This includes Individuals applying to be ‘Independent Adjudicators’ (i.e. an adjudicator unaffiliated with any institution) or Representatives from institutions that have requested one or more adjudicator spots in excess of the ‘N-1’ requirement.  Independent Adjudicators Independent adjudicators are those that wish to judge at Worlds but are not officially part of an institution's WUDC contingent. Independent adjudicators can either be self funded or can apply for a subsidy from Chennai Worlds. Applicants need to fill out the following form and answer several questions. Chennai ...

The UTU Debating Club announced the Turku Open, that will take place in Finland from 25th to 27th October 2013. 5 Preliminary Rounds with Break to the Semi-Finals Chief Adjudicator: Manos Moschopoulos Team Cap: 32 teams (no limitation to the number of teams each institution can send) First come-first serve criteria n-1 rule apply Registration Fee is 50€/debater with accommodation and 35€/debater without Registration Fee is 40€/adjudicator with accommodation and 25€/adjudicator without. Registration Deadline: 30th of September or when the Team Cap is reached The organizers give three reasons, why debaters should come: " Because you love debate and we promise you amazing motions, a well-known CA, great judges and ...

To all debaters who still want ot attend the Berlin IV 2013: there are still some spots up for grab. The Berlin IV will take place from the 21st of June to the 23rd of June, so if you want to come to Berlin contact the Berlin Debating Union as soon as possible and make sure you pay the reg fee quickly. For mor informations check out the Facebook-Event. The Berlin IV 2013 is all about 2013 alternative freedom. In Berlin IV will not feature any fancy banquets but a wide array of scoial acitivities, ranging from barbecues and ice cream to ...

The Debattierklub Wien announced another tournement. Achte Minute copy-pasted  the invitation.  You expect those Vienna People to come up with something really big and massive, when they announce a summer tournament and all what you get is something called 'Mini'? Like, seriously? My dear friend, life should have taught you that size is not all that matters. Sometimes the pleasure sprouts from the tiny things, just look what Vienna Mini does for you: If you've been focussing too much on your exams recently, Vienna Mini cleans off the rust from your debating skills. If debating is your staff of life,these four rounds ...

The Earlsfort Open 2013 will be running in UCD on the 20th and 21st of July 2013. A month out from Manchester Euros, Earlsfort is the perfect opportunity to check your progress while debating topical motions set by an expert CA team. The tournament offers  five rounds, a Semis and a Final. For more informations, the reg-form and the full timetable you can check the Facebook-Group. fpu

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400"] ( Photo by Anne Valkering)[/caption] Achte Minute reported about the Debate Changing Europe programm. Now the winners and organisers of the six tournemantes, including ZEIT Debatte Aaachen and Vienna IVs went on a trip to Maastricht and Brussels. Anne Valkering went with them.  Thirty students from several European countries convened in Maastricht under the banner of Debate changing Europe from June 2 to 6. The Common European Event aimed to increase their understanding of the inner workings of the European Union. They met up with people working on the ground in Brussels and discussed the topic of youth employment and how ...

For all those planning their debate-holidays Patras (Greece) may be worth a look. The Debating Society of Greece invites all deabters to the first edition of the Patras Open International Debate Championship, taking place in Greece from July 26th to July 29th . Held in Patras, a few hours away from some of the world’s most renowned historical sites, the Patras Open offers top level competition as well as excellent adjudication and workshops by some of the best debaters in the world. Furthermore, the location of the city promises amazing socials and beach parties on the beautiful coast of Peloponnese. Just ...