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Ought the Government Have the Right to Interfere in Education - Throwback Debate from 1866.

Doors open at 19:30 o'clock. The debate starts at 20:00 o'clock sharp.

Details

Doors open 30 minutes before the advertised time.

Date and time

Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 20:00:00 UTC

Venue

Lower Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews, UK.

Venue

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Speakers

Will Gaisford

Will Gaisford

Will Gaisford is the deputy head of St Leanords school in St Andrews. Leading the school's academics, Mr Gaisford holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Management.

Prof Aileen Fyfe

Prof Aileen Fyfe

Professor Aileen Fyfe is a professor of modern history at St Andrews University. Focussing on the history of education and different influences on it, Professor Fyfe has held multiple prominent roles in Historical societies and academy's and is currently working on a project focussing on the influence of women in the St Andrews department of history.

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