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SmithCharlotte Smith
Head of Discovery and Learning
Chester Zoo
Charlotte joined Chester Zoo in June 2014, where she heads up the team developing and delivering learning programmes, events and activities with schools, colleges, families and adults, as well developing all interpretation across the Zoo. Prior to that she worked as Head of Learning at IWM North, part of Imperial War Museums, for the Museum of Science and Industry focusing on community engagement and The World of Glass in St Helens where she ran the education service. Charlotte is passionate about developing learning experiences that inspire people to see the world differently and bring about change. She has a BA in Italian Studies from University of Manchester and an MA in Heritage Studies from University of Salford.
PEOPLE
DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Championship: Salford 2018
Championship: Salford 2018
DEBATE: Fake News
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2016/17
DEBATE: Fake News
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2016/17
DEBATE: Water scarcity
Qualifying Round: Cheshire 2016/17
DEBATE: Political Parties
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2015/16
DEBATE: Trident
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2015/16
DEBATE: Sugar
Qualifying Round: Manchester 2015/16
DEBATE: Religious Freedom
Qualifying Round: Manchester 2015/16
DEBATE: Gentrification
Qualifying Round: North Wales 2014/15
DEBATE: European Union
Qualifying Round: North Wales 2014/15
DEBATE: Role models
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2013/14
DEBATE: Animal Experimentation
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.