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No first props, but bring on multiple rooms of death! Does anyone have any news on the date of mine and Chris's round in Aberdeen? I've tried to find out but to no avail. I'm just worried that it will clash with the semis of the Courier, which are both during week 1. I've agreed to chair both, but w...

Congratulations to all of you, once again you're making us all proud!

Just a quick note, since many of you may be returning from afar for the first debate of the semester, on Friday 9th February. As usual we will be having pre-debate drinks on this evening, in the Byre Theatre Bar at 7pm. I know this is usually on the link-up to remind people, and it's become usual fo...

A very Happy New Year to you all, and thank you for the messages of well-wishing and congratulations that people sent during the trip to Canada: I've only just received most of them, but thank you; I've passed them on to the rest of the group. In regard to LPH: it certainly is, to my mind at least, ...

Hello everyone, We will be holding our motions forum for second semester on Wednesday 15th November, at 5pm, in the Committee Room (top floor of the Union). All are welcome to attend - this includes first years - and whilst we can't make any promises that all motions suggested will be used on the te...

Excellent news that we're now third, with all to play for as Oxford and Cambriddge IVs take up the next two weekends, so each of them will only be able to compete in one! And after two weekends in a row of missing the break by speaks, Chris and I want blood! Well done to all those who did break to t...

Excellent work Jason and Tony, who did you dimolish in the process? Just a note of good luck and best wishes to all those set to compete in their first rounds tonight and next week; make us proud!

Rachael

At risk of Doug's wrath following my performance way, way behind him on speaker tab....looking at the team tab on British debate, St Andrews B came 9th, missing the break by 4 speaker points.

Sorry Doug.

Hello All, I hate to do this to you guys, but there will be a Board Meeting in Orientation Week to discuss immediate-term events for Freshers Week and Week 1. This will be on Monday 18th September at 5pm in the Committee Room. As usual, if you can't make it (Board) apologies to me and Beth if possib...

Hey Guys,

Once again that's excellent news, sounds like you're doing us all proud. Let us know the fianl result in due course,

Very best,
Rachael

My apologies for not posting sooner, I'm currently travelling in Italy so am unable to access the internet as often as I'd like. I have contacted the Communications Secretary, and a full Term Card for September-December 2006 will shortly be posted on the Society website, which can be viewed at http:...

Hello all, Many of you will already have figured this out, but just to make it official, Wednesday afternoon Board meetings are now over for the summer. There will however be one last Board meeting before the summer vacation, to discuss plans for the coming year and make sure our plans are laid befo...

Hi guys, I just wanted to mention a few things on this subject. It is one that greatly concerns me, and may I assure the Society that I am doing all I can to improve the Society's image within the university. Firstly however, I would like to point out that the issue of academic schools cutting down ...

Hi everyone, Board of Ten will be 4pm this wednesday, Balaka trials will be 1-4. I have been assured that this will be enought time for the trials, and that the trials will be finished by 4pm. However, could I ask that anyone attending trials is on time to begin at 1pm, so that we can assure the smo...

Hi, There will indeed be a debate on 12th April, which I belive is the wednesday of week 8. As I've only been the position of President/Convenor for two days, I have yet to finalise the motion for this debate, however as soon as this has been finalised a message will be displayed on the Sinner, and ...

Hello all, Thank you very much for your messages of congratulations and well-wishing. I am really looking forward to leading the UDS in the next year, and implimenting the policies that I have been given a mandate for. May I take this opportunity to publically thank my entire campaign team for their...

Thanks for all the questions Sally! I will try and answer them all! 1. What debate would I have and who would speak in it? In terms of an unrealistic, and yet potentially thouroughly enjoyable debate, I would love to hold a parliamentary-style debate with the main parties defending their stances on ...

Thanks for all the questions Sally! I will try and answer them all! 1. What debate would I have and who would speak in it? In terms of an unrealistic, and yet potentially thouroughly enjoyable debate, I would love to hold a parliamentary-style debate with the main parties defending their stances on ...

Thanks for the question Lee. I really see the position of the SSC Debates Officer as having a two-pronged role, between that of President/Convenor of the UDS, and also that of debates representative on the SSC. 1. Role of President / Convenor One of the key tasks for the President / Convenor is to e...

Thanks for the question 'little headache'. If I was not elected on Friday, I would like to stand for a position on the Board, as I feel that I have a lot to offer the society and would enjoy maintaining an administrative role within the Board of Ten. As to which position I would stand for, I am as y...