Ought the Government Have the Right to Interfere in Education

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

6 November 2025 at 19:30:00

Lower Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews, UK

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

Speakers

Will Gaisford

Opposition

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

Proposition

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.