About Us
Welcome to the Goldsmiths Post Graduate Researcher(PGR) Debating Society!
The Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Debating Society believes that every voice matters. We exist to provide an accessible space where everyone can engage in conversation, discussion, and debate and enjoy the social aspects of such activities.
We believe that conversation, discussion, and debate are fantastic opportunities for skills development, a brilliant way to engage in constructive discussion on topical issues, and—above all—a lot of fun!
Society Goals
As a society, our general aims are threefold:
- To create an apolitical, non-adversarial forum within the university for student-led discussions of ideas and topical issues of importance to our members.
- To allow members to develop their confidence and communication skills through conversation, discussion and debate.
- To offer a space where post-graduates can socialise, network, share ideas and be inspired by each other.
Society Activities
During term time, we run monthly meet-ups where we use conversation, discussion, and debate as a vehicle for developing and practising key transferable skills, including public speaking, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication skills, and, most importantly, self-confidence.
Our meet-ups are open to all Goldsmiths postgraduate researchers(PGR) students.
Throughout the year, we will also plan visits to lectures, panels, and talks. We will also seek to collaborate with other Goldsmiths student societies when the opportunities arises.
These are the dates for our monthly Thursday meet-ups-
Launch event - 31st October 2024/ 6.30pm - 8:00pm
28th November 2024/ 6.30pm - 8:00pm
30th January 2025/ 6.30pm - 8:00pm
27th Feb 2025/ 6.30pm - 8:00pm
27th March 2025 /6.30pm - 8:00pm
24th April 2025/ 6.30pm - 8:00pm
29th May 2025/6.30pm - 8:00pm
The Venue is The Liberation Room in the Student Union Building.
Contacts:
PGR Debating Society Committee
Jaki Glen, Mojdeh Stoakley and Vajid Punakkath
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