2024-2025 Debates Board
The UDS Debates Board is made up of the Board of Ten, as well as two subcommittees. Members of the 2024-2025 Debates Board are listed below.
DEBATES OFFICER
Jenny is a fourth year joint honours student studying Art History & English Literature. Jenny is from Cornwall, so if she see's you put cream one a scone before Jam she will implode!
FIRST SECRETARY & TREASURER
Flynn is a third year joint honours student studying Economics and Modern History. As First Secretary, Flynn is Jenny's No.2, but shamefully admits to know nothing about scones.
CLERK TO THE HOUSE
Lewis Christopher O'Neill is a fourth-year International Relations student from Lanarkshire, Scotland. He has been part of the UDS in various positions since 2019.
MEDIA OFFICER
Jamie is a second year student Computer Science and Mathematics.
Diversity and inclusion officer
Mathilda Gatsby is a third year History of Art and Comparative Literature student from Sussex, although she has travelled around the world. She chose to join the UDS committee because of her own experiences and passion for working in Diversity and Inclusions, and was warmly welcomed by the committee.
CHAIR OF WAYS AND MEANS
Alex is a 3rd year International Relations and Modern History student. He likes to bring up the fact that he is from Greece.
STEWARD TO THE HOUSE
Arielle
FATHER OF THE HOUSE
William is a neuroscience PhD student who has been part of the UDS in multiple capacities for years.
MOTHER OF THE HOUSE
Parth is a third year PhD student in Demography. They are a keen amateur baker and are on UDS board in an advisory capacity, helping mainly on the competitive side.
Association President (DoSDA Delegate)
Cam
Board of Ten
The official committee of the UDS. Members may vote on any amendment brought to the Board.
Alexandros Avramidis
CHAIR OF WAYS AND MEANS
Alex is a 3rd year International Relations and Modern History student. He likes to bring up the fact that he is from Greece.
Birte Burkart
Public Debates Secretary
Birte is a 3rd year student from Germany studying English and International Relations. She enjoys organising and attending the weekly Public Debates.
Iain McGrigor
SERJEANT-AT-ARMS
Iain is a first year International Relations and Geography student originally from Edinburgh. Besides debating, Iain's hobbies include playing volleyball and theatre.
Public Subcommittee
Responsible for organising weekly public debates. The board is led by the Chair of Ways & Means.
Owen Goodacre
TRAINING OFFICER
Owen
Laurence Dunkley
Schools Outreach Officer
Laurence is a second year Mathematics and Economics student from St Albans.
Abbie Lewis
Schools Competition Convenor
Abbie is a second year modern languages student (German and Spanish) from Stoke-on-Trent. She is an ex-national swimmer of 10 years and joined the UDS to improve her confidence.
Miya Turner
Freshers’ Representative
Miya is a first year student studying History, from Edinburgh. She lives by the sea in Edinburgh, making her used to the cold winds of the town. She is very excited to share her love of debating with all.
Competitive Subcommittee
Responsible for organising weekly training sessions, competitions and schools outreach activities.