WELCOME
The boi Debating Matters Competition: inspiring debate for sixth-form students.
This is an old version of our website for archive purposes. Find out about our
latest events and topic guides at debatingmatters.com
NEWS
Tuesday 16 April
Thursday 28 March
Monday 4 March
Bertha von Suttner Gymnasium emerge victorious at Debating Matters Berlin Championship
Wednesday 13 February
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School claim first Debating Matters Kent Championship
Tuesday 22 January
St Swithun’s School claim first Debating Matters Southampton Championship
FORTHCOMING CHAMPIONSHIP DATES
Thursday 27 June
OXFORDSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP at Oxford Union, in partnership with Magdalen College School and Oxford Festival of Arts
Friday 5 July
NORTH EAST CHAMPIONSHIP at Durham Sixth Form Centre

Iain Morley, Learning Manager, Museum of Science & Industry
Find out why Iain took part.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 27 June:
Oxfordshire Championship at Oxford Union, in partnership with Magdalen College School and Oxford Festival of Arts
Friday 5 July:
North East Championship at Durham Sixth Form Centre
CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVE
Find a list of all our previous championship events here.
SUPPORT DEBATING MATTERS
Bernie Whelan, our DM coordinator, is raising money for Debating Matters.
To stage one of our Championships for six to 12 teams costs £6,000. Find out more on Bernie’s
Wonderful fundraising page.