2nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition (SEDC)

We are delighted to announcement that the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), in cooperation with the Mater’s Institute Development Academic and Seminary (MIDAS) , and Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand will organize the 2nd AUAP Student English Debate Competition(SEDC), on April 5-8, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand on four (4) topics below.. Debates have a rewarding impact on student's skills and overall personality development. Such competitions mold student’s opinions and views on various subjects, preparing them to face the world successfully and professionally. We encourage all students to participating in debating to experience these benefits and develop into responsible, articulate and potential leadership adults. TOPICS:
1. Is LGBT+ inclusive sex education necessary in universities?
2. Are standardized tests effective in measuring a student’s abilities?
3. Is technology helping people become smarter or is it making them dumber?
4. Can organic farming be a sustainable method of food production for the future?
The competition aims contestants including the following.
• Skill Development and Knowledge Enhancement
• Improvement in Critical Thinking and Listening Skills
• Confidence Building for Effective Public Speaking
• Broadens One’s Viewpoints and Knowledge
• Improved Retention of Knowledge
• Enhances Self-Expression and Self-Esteem
• Develops Research Skills
• Enhances Logical and Clear Thinking
• Acquires Critical Life Skills
• Key Skills Developed Through Debating
• Prepare for Future Academic and Professional Success
• Reasoning and Evidence
• Engaging Expression
• Organized Thought
• Highlight the benefits of cooperation teamwork, comradeship, and cultural interconnection
• in daily lives
• Encourage Teamwork and Collaboration and Wrapping Up
On behalf of the AUAP Secretariat, we cordially invite you to nominate contestants more than one (1) team to participate in the 2nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition (SEDC). Each team consists of three (3) contestants and one (1) Coach. We welcome a total of thirty-two (32) teams to join the event on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and contributions to this exciting and enriching competition.
Registration here: https://forms.gle/x4E1Wwje8VR5iTx4A Deadline of registration: February 28, 2025.