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Chapter Six

QatarDebate Center

Debater, representing Northumbria University

Liverpool 2024 to Oxford 2026

Delivering a speech at the lectern during the QatarDebate championship in Liverpool
Northumbria debaters preparing case notes at the Oxford championship
Northumbria University Newcastle nameplate beside debaters at the Oxford championship
The Northumbria team at the QatarDebate championship in Liverpool
Rehearsing delivery and gestures during a friendly practice session
  • Represented Northumbria University in an advanced Arabic debating environment.
  • Conducted in-depth motion analysis: identifying stakeholders, defining key terms, and isolating underlying problems.
  • Structured debate strategy around a clear goal, building layered clauses for emphasis, explanation, and evidence.
  • Anticipated and pre-emptively refuted opposition arguments as part of team strategy.

The result

  • Ranked 13th best speaker of 100
  • 2 points off best speaker