To the international debating community,
As Deputy Chief Adjudicator of the CIMB Group World Universities Peace Invitational Debate, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all invited teams to join me in Kuala Lumpur in December for what I am confident will be a magnificent debating and personal experience.
The invited colleges make up the cream of academic institutions across every continent and have proven themselves to be the strongest participants at the annual World Universities Debating Championships. It is from the halls of these illustrious colleges and from the ranks of their debating societies that future national leaders will emerge. By participating in a debating competition with the concept of peace as its core principle I hope that the barriers and divides that seem to be re-emerging between nations will start to be undermined in the short term between college students and long term between national leaderships.
At the same time the committee has been actively assembling a strong adjudication panel to suitably cater for the needs of the top debating teams in the world. The sponsors and organizers have worked tirelessly to attract a core team of adjudicators from around the world and can also rely on a strong pool of local judges following the staging of the World Debating Championships in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in recent years. Five preliminary rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will provide a top class debating experience. With the World Championships in Thailand a week later there is no better way to prepare than to attend the CIMB Group World Universities Peace Invitational Debate.
I look forward to meeting you all at the competition. I promise you that the motions will be tough but fair, the debating competitive but fun and the experience one of the most memorable of your life.
Yours peacefully,
Colm
15 September 2007
Tips: Style
One thing you are bound to notice at any debate is the different speaking styles used by the competitors. Speaking style is perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of debating to attempt to "teach" as the best style for someone is something that develops naturally over time. However there are a couple of things to be kept in mind.
1. You must speak clearly and loudly enough so that your voice can be heard by everyone. Remember the adjudicators will sit towards the rear of the hall so at the very least they must be able to hear what you are saying if you are to have any chance of winning. However you shouldn't shout as the halls have generally been designed so that your voice will carry towards the back.
2. Try to avoid monotone. If you are making an important point use your voice to stress it and make it stand out. Try to slowly increase the stress and force behind your voice as you go through your speech. Build up to a high point and make this the crucial point of your speech. However don't bring the audience on a rollercoaster ride. Don't start high, fall down, build-up and fall down again, it looks as though you are only convinced about the truth of half your speech.
3. Keep eye-contact with the audience and don't stare at the podium. It gets easier to do this after some experience and once you use fewer notes. Some people like to pick out individuals in the audience and look at them. Others just speak to the audience as a whole. However you do it make sure to scan the audience and move your gaze to different parts of the hall regularly.
4. Use your body language to back up your speech. If you stand rigidly and don't move then you will find it very difficult to have any real conviction in your voice. Use your arms and facial expressions to convey your emotions and back up your speech. However don't go overboard, you want the audience's attention to be focused on your speech not your arms. Try not to have anything in your hands. Some people like to carry a pen and end up waving it about like a baton which can distract the adjudicators. If you really need something use index cards.
5. You don't have to stand strictly behind the podium. Move around a bit and face different sections of the audience at different times. Apparently studies have shown that people tend to prefer to be able to see the whole person as this is supposed to indicate that you aren't hiding anything. However, once again, don't go overboard. It annoys people (and more importantly adjudicators) if you walk too far from the podium. Try not to go more than 1-2 meters away from the podium. One way to ensure this is to leave your notes on the podium, you'll find yourself reluctant to move too far from them.
6. Don't be too complicated. If your argument is too elaborate people may have difficulty following it. Don't use 15 syllable Latin words when a 2 syllable English word will do. Remember you are trying to convince the audience that your argument is the best and not that you consider your talent wasted on them (even if it is).
7 . Use humour to help win over the audience and make your speech stand out. If you have a natural talent for comedy or impersonations etc. then use it. If you don't then don't worry about it, even the most serious of us can be funny at times (often even without meaning it). You can work out a few put downs and one-liners in advance but be careful. If a joke sounds too prepared than it may bomb. Try to make it sound spontaneous and it's more likely to be successful.
The best thing to do is watch other speakers and see how they combine the various elements. Experiment with different styles and try to find one that you are comfortable with. However the only real way to develop a good style is to try to speak on a regular basis and listen to the advice of adjudicators and the more experienced debaters.
1. You must speak clearly and loudly enough so that your voice can be heard by everyone. Remember the adjudicators will sit towards the rear of the hall so at the very least they must be able to hear what you are saying if you are to have any chance of winning. However you shouldn't shout as the halls have generally been designed so that your voice will carry towards the back.
2. Try to avoid monotone. If you are making an important point use your voice to stress it and make it stand out. Try to slowly increase the stress and force behind your voice as you go through your speech. Build up to a high point and make this the crucial point of your speech. However don't bring the audience on a rollercoaster ride. Don't start high, fall down, build-up and fall down again, it looks as though you are only convinced about the truth of half your speech.
3. Keep eye-contact with the audience and don't stare at the podium. It gets easier to do this after some experience and once you use fewer notes. Some people like to pick out individuals in the audience and look at them. Others just speak to the audience as a whole. However you do it make sure to scan the audience and move your gaze to different parts of the hall regularly.
4. Use your body language to back up your speech. If you stand rigidly and don't move then you will find it very difficult to have any real conviction in your voice. Use your arms and facial expressions to convey your emotions and back up your speech. However don't go overboard, you want the audience's attention to be focused on your speech not your arms. Try not to have anything in your hands. Some people like to carry a pen and end up waving it about like a baton which can distract the adjudicators. If you really need something use index cards.
5. You don't have to stand strictly behind the podium. Move around a bit and face different sections of the audience at different times. Apparently studies have shown that people tend to prefer to be able to see the whole person as this is supposed to indicate that you aren't hiding anything. However, once again, don't go overboard. It annoys people (and more importantly adjudicators) if you walk too far from the podium. Try not to go more than 1-2 meters away from the podium. One way to ensure this is to leave your notes on the podium, you'll find yourself reluctant to move too far from them.
6. Don't be too complicated. If your argument is too elaborate people may have difficulty following it. Don't use 15 syllable Latin words when a 2 syllable English word will do. Remember you are trying to convince the audience that your argument is the best and not that you consider your talent wasted on them (even if it is).
7 . Use humour to help win over the audience and make your speech stand out. If you have a natural talent for comedy or impersonations etc. then use it. If you don't then don't worry about it, even the most serious of us can be funny at times (often even without meaning it). You can work out a few put downs and one-liners in advance but be careful. If a joke sounds too prepared than it may bomb. Try to make it sound spontaneous and it's more likely to be successful.
The best thing to do is watch other speakers and see how they combine the various elements. Experiment with different styles and try to find one that you are comfortable with. However the only real way to develop a good style is to try to speak on a regular basis and listen to the advice of adjudicators and the more experienced debaters.
14 September 2007
Tips: Speaking Order
There are different rules for speaking order based on the compeition and style of debate. You would be surprised how such a basic rule can be misunderstood by the participants. I once had a speaker insist on calling the Chief Adjudicator when I refused to allow him make the Prime Ministers Rebuttal speech at the end of Round 1 of a World Championships. The response from the tab room was short and not in his favour. Therefore it is worth touching on some of the different speaking orders so people can see how they vary.
Also note that in some cases the speakers have titles (e.g. Prime Minister). It is not required to address the speaker by these titles and it is actually rare to hear them used.
Finally if you are holding a debate for individual speakers then run it straight down the line prop and opp. Don't use reply speeches as these could give an unfair advantage to two participants.
Also note that in some cases the speakers have titles (e.g. Prime Minister). It is not required to address the speaker by these titles and it is actually rare to hear them used.
Worlds/British Parliamentary Debating (4 teams of 2):
- (1.) 1st opening proposition (Prime Minister).
- (2.) 1st opening opposition (Leader of the opposition).
- (3.) 2nd opening proposition (Deputy Prime Minister).
- (4.) 2nd opening opposition (Deputy Leader of the Opposition).
- (5.) 1st closing proposition (Member of Government).
- (6.) 1st closing opposition (Member of Opposition)
- (7.) 2nd closing proposition (Government Whip).
- (8.) 2nd closing opposition (Opposition Whip)
- (1.) Prime Minister Constructive (PMC)
- (2.) Leader of the Opposition Constructive (LOC)
- (3.) Member of the Government Constructive (MG or MGC)
- (4.) Member of the Opposition Constructive (MO or MOC)
- (5.) Leader of the Opposition Rebuttal (LOR)
- (6.) Prime Minister Rebuttal (PMR)
(note the reversal of Prop-Opp rotation between speakers 5 and 6. This is common in formats using rebuttal/reply speeches)
For more details on North American Style see hereAustralasian Debating (3 on 3)
- (1.) First Affirmative Speaker
- (2.) First Negative Speaker
- (3.) Second Affirmative Speaker
- (4.) Second Negative Speaker
- (5.) Third Affirmative Speaker
- (6.) Third Negative Speaker
- (7) Negative Reply Speaker
- (8) Affirmative Reply Speaker
For more details on Australasian style see here
These are the three main Internationally used debating formats. There are others which are not as common. Two of note are the Irish Times (because of it's size) and World Schools (because that's what many students are familiar with prior to going to college)
Irish Times Debate: (up to 10 teams of 2)
- (1.) 1st speaker from opening prop.
- (2.) 1st speaker from opening opp.
- (3.) 1st speaker from 2nd prop team.
- (4.) 1st speaker from 2nd opp team.
- (5.) 2nd speaker from opening prop.
- (6.) 2nd speaker from opening opp.
- (7.) 2nd speaker from 2nd prop.
- (8.) 2nd speaker from 2nd opp.
- etc, etc, etc, etc through all teams (it can take 3-4 hours)
If there is a mixture of teams and individuals (e.g. in Times final) the Individual speakers are inserted in the middle of the debate i.e. after the first speaker for the last team and before the last speaker for the for the first team.
- (1.) 1st speaker from opening prop.
- (2.) 1st speaker from opening opp.
- (3.) 1st speaker from 2nd prop.
- (4.) 1st speaker from 2nd opp.
- (5.) 1st proposing individual.
- (6.) 1st opposing individual
- (7.) 2nd proposing individual.
- (8.) 2nd opposing individual.
- (9.) 2nd speaker from opening prop.
- and so on.
World Schools Debating Format (2 Teams of 3)
- (1.) First Proposition Speaker
- (2.) First Opposition Speaker
- (3.) Second Proposition Speaker
- (4.) Second Opposition Speaker
- (5.) Third Proposition Speaker
- (6.) Third Opposition Speaker
- (7) Opposition Reply Speaker
- (8) Proposition Reply Speaker
Finally if you are holding a debate for individual speakers then run it straight down the line prop and opp. Don't use reply speeches as these could give an unfair advantage to two participants.
- (1.) 1st proposition speaker
- (2.) 1st opposition speaker
- (3.) 2nd proposition speaker
- (4.) 2nd opposition speaker
- (5.) 3rd proposition speaker
- (6.) 3rd opposition speaker
- (7.) 4th proposition speaker
- (8.) 4th opposition speaker
- and so on depending on the number of speakers
13 September 2007
Updates on WUDC 2008 teams
Hello!
Ok, we got 352 teams and 341 adjudicators. Those of you who have been confirmed please transfer your payments asap. Those of you who have transfered payment and yet have not been confirmed for registration phase or have not seen your institution name on the list I have sent out. Please contact me asap! Thank you!
Tarique
Ok, we got 352 teams and 341 adjudicators. Those of you who have been confirmed please transfer your payments asap. Those of you who have transfered payment and yet have not been confirmed for registration phase or have not seen your institution name on the list I have sent out. Please contact me asap! Thank you!
Tarique
Tips: Structure
You should try to have a structure to your speech. If you do then it is more likely to be a good speech. If you don't have some form of structure you may be penalised by adjudicators and you may ramble. You don't have to use a strict structure just have a mental layout of what you want to say and when. In fact if you have too rigid a structure then you will find it impossible to stick to it, when you have to rebutt and deal with points of information.
The following is a rough outline of how to structure your speech. In general just use these as guidelines and, ideally, develop a style and structure which you are comfortable with.
1st Minute (0:00-1:00):
(Can't be given a point of information).Win the audience, perhaps with a joke.Don't rebutt another speakers speech.Define your speech, i.e. say what you will address and how. Ideally be able to state your argument in a single, short sentence.Define your team approach i.e. say, roughly, what your partner will say (or has said).
2nd Minute (1:00-2:00):
Don't take any Points of information until foundation has been laid i.e. until you have developed your speech a bit.Layout your argument.Usually best to propose/oppose on 3 points. (e.g. Political, Economic, Social).Begin your first point.
3rd-6th Minute (2:00-6:00):
Accept 2 to 3 points of information. Say outline political aspects and deal with them. Then take a P.O.I. on that. Do the same for the other aspects (i.e. Economics & Social).Use these four minutes to make all your points. Effectively this is your speech.Refer back to the single, short, core sentence one or two times.
7th Minute (6:00-7:00):
Once the sixth minute bell has gone you can't be offered any points of information.Finish the point you were on as quickly as possible.Don't introduce any new points or arguments.Sum up. Reiterate your main points and arguments (and those of your partner if you are the second team speaker.).Ideally, if possible, restate the single, core sentence as the last thing you say.
7:00 min:
Stay on your feet until you hear the bell.Finish, immediately if possible, "Mr Speaker, Sir, I beg to ...............".Be back in your seat by 7:15, if possible, and no later than 7:30.
The following is a rough outline of how to structure your speech. In general just use these as guidelines and, ideally, develop a style and structure which you are comfortable with.
1st Minute (0:00-1:00):
(Can't be given a point of information).Win the audience, perhaps with a joke.Don't rebutt another speakers speech.Define your speech, i.e. say what you will address and how. Ideally be able to state your argument in a single, short sentence.Define your team approach i.e. say, roughly, what your partner will say (or has said).
2nd Minute (1:00-2:00):
Don't take any Points of information until foundation has been laid i.e. until you have developed your speech a bit.Layout your argument.Usually best to propose/oppose on 3 points. (e.g. Political, Economic, Social).Begin your first point.
3rd-6th Minute (2:00-6:00):
Accept 2 to 3 points of information. Say outline political aspects and deal with them. Then take a P.O.I. on that. Do the same for the other aspects (i.e. Economics & Social).Use these four minutes to make all your points. Effectively this is your speech.Refer back to the single, short, core sentence one or two times.
7th Minute (6:00-7:00):
Once the sixth minute bell has gone you can't be offered any points of information.Finish the point you were on as quickly as possible.Don't introduce any new points or arguments.Sum up. Reiterate your main points and arguments (and those of your partner if you are the second team speaker.).Ideally, if possible, restate the single, core sentence as the last thing you say.
7:00 min:
Stay on your feet until you hear the bell.Finish, immediately if possible, "Mr Speaker, Sir, I beg to ...............".Be back in your seat by 7:15, if possible, and no later than 7:30.
12 September 2007
WUPID 2007 Just 19 days left to register
OK as I know that there is a high volume of people passing through this site at the moment following yesterday's announcement from Worlds I'll use the opportunity to shamelessly plug CIMB WUPID one more time. The registration deadline is 1st October. 21 of the top 30 debating colleges in the world have already confirmed. Don't be left out.
It provides the best quality preparation for Worlds in Thailand as it takes place just before Christmas with many of the Worlds top teams and adjudicators in attendance. I'll be there as DCA and strongly encourage people to attend what is shaping up to be a fantastic tournament and a magnificant way to get maximum value for your time in Asia if you are attending Worlds.
Colm
It provides the best quality preparation for Worlds in Thailand as it takes place just before Christmas with many of the Worlds top teams and adjudicators in attendance. I'll be there as DCA and strongly encourage people to attend what is shaping up to be a fantastic tournament and a magnificant way to get maximum value for your time in Asia if you are attending Worlds.
Colm
Tips: Points of Info.
Points of Information are a vital part of any debate and should not be underestimated. Before and after your speech you can't just sit quietly and enjoy the other speeches. You must keep the adjudicators aware of your presence, ideas and argument. Also P.O.I. can be used as a weapon to undermine, and even destroy, an opponents speech. Also Points of Order and Points of Personal Privilege which are used in some debating formats are not permitted at Worlds/BP
Presentation:
When giving a point of information you are expected to stand up, hold your left hand out (place your right hand on your head, honestly!) and say "On a point of information sir". Different people use slight variations on this but this is the basic one. Often speed is important to get in first, but that is no guarantee that you will be accepted. So you should make sure that you have enough space to stand up quickly and at a split second's notice (without sending your notes flying towards the podium). If you can do without a bench for writing, then a front row seat is ideal. If however you can't then use a seat at the end of a row so that you need only stand out to the side. Once you have been accepted stand facing the speaker at the podium but also try to half face the chair and audience, if possible.
Keep your P.O.I. short and to the point. The max. time allowed is 15sec but you should try for between 5 and 10 sec. Remember that many speakers like to take a P.O.I. and then use the time to check what they will say next while half listening to the person offering the point. Once they know what the next part of their speech is they work out an answer to your point. If your point is only about 5 sec. in duration it doesn't give them enough time and is more likely to catch them (especially if the point is weak and wouldn't work well if they had time to think about it). It looks bad if they have to stop to think what to say, especially if they have to ask you to repeat it.
Timing is important. If a speaker is in full stride and knows exactly where they are going for the next few seconds, he/she is unlikely to accept a point. Wait for a pause, for breath etc. by the speaker and then offer the point. Obviously you have to be quick and good reflexes are needed to be on your feet literally within a split second. I've found that a point is more likely to be accepted in this type of case but you can't wait for too long as the point could then be out of place.
Styles:
Different people have different styles when it comes to Points of Information. Some people (no names) like to virtually barrage opposing speakers with every point which pops into their head. This can be very difficult to deal with and takes some getting used to. The trick is to just ignore it if possible and make your speech. If you decide to use this type of style be very careful. It has been known to annoy adjudicators if taken too far and there IS a precedence for having speakers disqualified.
Different people have different styles when it comes to Points of Information. Some people (no names) like to virtually barrage opposing speakers with every point which pops into their head. This can be very difficult to deal with and takes some getting used to. The trick is to just ignore it if possible and make your speech. If you decide to use this type of style be very careful. It has been known to annoy adjudicators if taken too far and there IS a precedence for having speakers disqualified.
Most speakers prefer to just wait and see how a speech develops. This involves leaving weak points go and use just one or two attacking the central core of the speech once it has developed a bit.
Accepting:
When you are speaking you should accept 2-3 points. Watch out for good speakers. If someone has killed off every other speaker on your side be careful and don't assume that you can handle them. Points should not be longer than 15 sec. but you can cut that person off before this if they are making a very poor point and particularly if you have a good put-down to use on them.
Always deal with the point that is offered. Never accept a point as true, unless the offerer has made a mistake and it backs up your argument. Always try to dismiss a point as incorrect or irrelevant. A point ignored is allowed to stand and will go against you in adjudication.
The Most common mistake I see as a judge is people accepting the first POI they are offered right on one minute. You haven't said anything yet. Don't take a point unless you have developed a point first.
The second most common mistake is taking two points back to back. This is like having a conversation and destroys your ability to properly develop your argument. Just because someone offers you a point you DON'T have to take it if you don't want to.
Presentation:
When giving a point of information you are expected to stand up, hold your left hand out (place your right hand on your head, honestly!) and say "On a point of information sir". Different people use slight variations on this but this is the basic one. Often speed is important to get in first, but that is no guarantee that you will be accepted. So you should make sure that you have enough space to stand up quickly and at a split second's notice (without sending your notes flying towards the podium). If you can do without a bench for writing, then a front row seat is ideal. If however you can't then use a seat at the end of a row so that you need only stand out to the side. Once you have been accepted stand facing the speaker at the podium but also try to half face the chair and audience, if possible.
Keep your P.O.I. short and to the point. The max. time allowed is 15sec but you should try for between 5 and 10 sec. Remember that many speakers like to take a P.O.I. and then use the time to check what they will say next while half listening to the person offering the point. Once they know what the next part of their speech is they work out an answer to your point. If your point is only about 5 sec. in duration it doesn't give them enough time and is more likely to catch them (especially if the point is weak and wouldn't work well if they had time to think about it). It looks bad if they have to stop to think what to say, especially if they have to ask you to repeat it.
Timing is important. If a speaker is in full stride and knows exactly where they are going for the next few seconds, he/she is unlikely to accept a point. Wait for a pause, for breath etc. by the speaker and then offer the point. Obviously you have to be quick and good reflexes are needed to be on your feet literally within a split second. I've found that a point is more likely to be accepted in this type of case but you can't wait for too long as the point could then be out of place.
Styles:
Different people have different styles when it comes to Points of Information. Some people (no names) like to virtually barrage opposing speakers with every point which pops into their head. This can be very difficult to deal with and takes some getting used to. The trick is to just ignore it if possible and make your speech. If you decide to use this type of style be very careful. It has been known to annoy adjudicators if taken too far and there IS a precedence for having speakers disqualified.
Different people have different styles when it comes to Points of Information. Some people (no names) like to virtually barrage opposing speakers with every point which pops into their head. This can be very difficult to deal with and takes some getting used to. The trick is to just ignore it if possible and make your speech. If you decide to use this type of style be very careful. It has been known to annoy adjudicators if taken too far and there IS a precedence for having speakers disqualified.
Most speakers prefer to just wait and see how a speech develops. This involves leaving weak points go and use just one or two attacking the central core of the speech once it has developed a bit.
Accepting:
When you are speaking you should accept 2-3 points. Watch out for good speakers. If someone has killed off every other speaker on your side be careful and don't assume that you can handle them. Points should not be longer than 15 sec. but you can cut that person off before this if they are making a very poor point and particularly if you have a good put-down to use on them.
Always deal with the point that is offered. Never accept a point as true, unless the offerer has made a mistake and it backs up your argument. Always try to dismiss a point as incorrect or irrelevant. A point ignored is allowed to stand and will go against you in adjudication.
The Most common mistake I see as a judge is people accepting the first POI they are offered right on one minute. You haven't said anything yet. Don't take a point unless you have developed a point first.
The second most common mistake is taking two points back to back. This is like having a conversation and destroys your ability to properly develop your argument. Just because someone offers you a point you DON'T have to take it if you don't want to.
11 September 2007
WUDC confirmed teams
Dear guys,
It has been very intense couple of days. I thank you all for your patience. As of now we have 328 teams confirmed and 326 adjudicators. Our team cap is 360 teams as all of you know from my previous announcements. Total number of adjudicators we can accept is 400. We are very close to our tournament capacity. This is a very sensitive stage. I will open late registration tonight on the system for new teams to register. You just add how many teams you are adding. If you are registering for the first time, we will know and we will see the number as total teams being sent. Those who have already registered we will add those number of teams to the already registered teams.
I am not sure how long I will keep the late registration system open. I am very sure the slots will be eaten up immediately. I would like all teams that are registering late and are adding slots to email me first to confirm. I am keeping tab on how many teams have paid. Please email me before you transfer any payments. I do not wish for anybody to transfer payment without confirming with me. I have to do this because we are very near our cap and I do not wish to exceed it. The payments will be confirmed purely on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. I hope you understand my situation. Once the team 360 is reached. The system will lock down and I will freeze the account so all other transfers will bounce back.
Once you have transfered your payments. Email me directly your wire transfer slips. Give me all the necessary information to confirm your payment.
Please refer to the following website for http://flynn.debating.net/ for confirmed teams. We will be putting up on Colm's website. Ravi will be putting the list on our website too at www.assumptionworlds.com .
Should be up in a few hours by September 12th. Email me your registration request at rego@assumptionworlds.com or/and tarique@assumptionworlds.com
Take care guys! Talk to you soon :)
engineer doing accounting,
Tarique
AHMAD DAHLAN UNIVERSITY
Amherst College
AMHK (Hong Kong)
Anthony Murphy
ANU DEBATING SOCIETY
Aoyama Gakuin University
Ateneo De Manila
Bates College
BLCU China
Brandeis University
Bristol University
BROWN UNIVERSITY
California State University, San Bernardino
Cambridge Union Society
Claremont College
Club We Debate
Colgate
College of William and Marry
CORK WORLDS 2009
CUDS
Dalhousie
De La Salle University-Manila
Dongguk
Duke University
EDiS
English Debating Society
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY
George Washington University
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
HANYANG UNIVERSITY
Hanyang University
Higher School of Economics
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
IIU Malaysia
Independent University Bangladesh
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Institute of Business Administration
International Christian University
Kansai Gaidai University
KEIO UNIVERSITY JAPAN
Kelly Kirwan
King's College London
Koc University Turkey
Kyunghee University
London School Of Economics
LUMS
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Macquarie University
Mahidol University
McGill University
MIT(Adam J Goldstein)
Monash University
MONASH UNIVERSITY DEBATERS - MAD
Multimedia University
Multimedia University - Malacca
Nanyang Technological University
National Law School of India University
National University of Lesotho
National University of Singapore
New York University (Yash Daga)
North South University
NUI Galway
NUJS
Osaka prefecture university
Portland State University
Princeton University
Queen Mary, University of London
QUEENS UNIVERSITY
Republic of Korea Prosecutors Academy
Rhodes University
Roland Dillon
Royal Holloway University of London
Seikei
Shanghai Fudan University
Society for Associated Inter-Tertiary Debaters
Sophia University
Stanford University
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
Swarthmore College
Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus)
TCD Philosophical Society
Tel Aviv university
Temasek Polytechnic
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
The Oxford Union Society
The University of Auckland
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo Woman's Christian University
TSUDA College
UCC Law Society
UCD L&H
UCD Law Society
Universitas Indonesia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
University of Bucharest
University of Alaska
University of Alaska (Severin Randall)
University of Alberta
University of Amsterdam
University of Bonn
University of British Columbia
University of Cape Town
University of Colombo
University of Guelph
University of Incheon
University of La Verne
University of Ljubljana
University of Melbourne
University of Montana
University of Oklahoma
University of Pretoria
University of Queensland
University of Rijeka(croatia)
University of Santo Tomas Philippines
University of Southampton
University of Split(croatia)
University of St Andrews
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY UNION
University of Technology Mara
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY
University of the Philippines Manila
University of the Witwatersrand
University of Tokyo
University of Toronto Hart House
University of Vermont
University of Western Australia
University of Western Ontario
University of Winnipeg
University of Zagreb(Croatia)
UNSW DEBATING SOCIETY
UP DEBATE SOCIETY
Vassar College
Victoria University Wellington
Wesleyan University
Wilfred Laurier University
Yale
Yogyakarta State University
Yokohama City University
Yonsei University
York University
It has been very intense couple of days. I thank you all for your patience. As of now we have 328 teams confirmed and 326 adjudicators. Our team cap is 360 teams as all of you know from my previous announcements. Total number of adjudicators we can accept is 400. We are very close to our tournament capacity. This is a very sensitive stage. I will open late registration tonight on the system for new teams to register. You just add how many teams you are adding. If you are registering for the first time, we will know and we will see the number as total teams being sent. Those who have already registered we will add those number of teams to the already registered teams.
I am not sure how long I will keep the late registration system open. I am very sure the slots will be eaten up immediately. I would like all teams that are registering late and are adding slots to email me first to confirm. I am keeping tab on how many teams have paid. Please email me before you transfer any payments. I do not wish for anybody to transfer payment without confirming with me. I have to do this because we are very near our cap and I do not wish to exceed it. The payments will be confirmed purely on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. I hope you understand my situation. Once the team 360 is reached. The system will lock down and I will freeze the account so all other transfers will bounce back.
Once you have transfered your payments. Email me directly your wire transfer slips. Give me all the necessary information to confirm your payment.
Please refer to the following website for http://flynn.debating.net/ for confirmed teams. We will be putting up on Colm's website. Ravi will be putting the list on our website too at www.assumptionworlds.com .
Should be up in a few hours by September 12th. Email me your registration request at rego@assumptionworlds.com or/and tarique@assumptionworlds.com
Take care guys! Talk to you soon :)
engineer doing accounting,
Tarique
AHMAD DAHLAN UNIVERSITY
Amherst College
AMHK (Hong Kong)
Anthony Murphy
ANU DEBATING SOCIETY
Aoyama Gakuin University
Ateneo De Manila
Bates College
BLCU China
Brandeis University
Bristol University
BROWN UNIVERSITY
California State University, San Bernardino
Cambridge Union Society
Claremont College
Club We Debate
Colgate
College of William and Marry
CORK WORLDS 2009
CUDS
Dalhousie
De La Salle University-Manila
Dongguk
Duke University
EDiS
English Debating Society
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY
George Washington University
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
HANYANG UNIVERSITY
Hanyang University
Higher School of Economics
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
IIU Malaysia
Independent University Bangladesh
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Institute of Business Administration
International Christian University
Kansai Gaidai University
KEIO UNIVERSITY JAPAN
Kelly Kirwan
King's College London
Koc University Turkey
Kyunghee University
London School Of Economics
LUMS
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Macquarie University
Mahidol University
McGill University
MIT(Adam J Goldstein)
Monash University
MONASH UNIVERSITY DEBATERS - MAD
Multimedia University
Multimedia University - Malacca
Nanyang Technological University
National Law School of India University
National University of Lesotho
National University of Singapore
New York University (Yash Daga)
North South University
NUI Galway
NUJS
Osaka prefecture university
Portland State University
Princeton University
Queen Mary, University of London
QUEENS UNIVERSITY
Republic of Korea Prosecutors Academy
Rhodes University
Roland Dillon
Royal Holloway University of London
Seikei
Shanghai Fudan University
Society for Associated Inter-Tertiary Debaters
Sophia University
Stanford University
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
Swarthmore College
Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus)
TCD Philosophical Society
Tel Aviv university
Temasek Polytechnic
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
The Oxford Union Society
The University of Auckland
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo Woman's Christian University
TSUDA College
UCC Law Society
UCD L&H
UCD Law Society
Universitas Indonesia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
University of Bucharest
University of Alaska
University of Alaska (Severin Randall)
University of Alberta
University of Amsterdam
University of Bonn
University of British Columbia
University of Cape Town
University of Colombo
University of Guelph
University of Incheon
University of La Verne
University of Ljubljana
University of Melbourne
University of Montana
University of Oklahoma
University of Pretoria
University of Queensland
University of Rijeka(croatia)
University of Santo Tomas Philippines
University of Southampton
University of Split(croatia)
University of St Andrews
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY UNION
University of Technology Mara
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY
University of the Philippines Manila
University of the Witwatersrand
University of Tokyo
University of Toronto Hart House
University of Vermont
University of Western Australia
University of Western Ontario
University of Winnipeg
University of Zagreb(Croatia)
UNSW DEBATING SOCIETY
UP DEBATE SOCIETY
Vassar College
Victoria University Wellington
Wesleyan University
Wilfred Laurier University
Yale
Yogyakarta State University
Yokohama City University
Yonsei University
York University
WUPID Rego
The registration date and confirmation for participation of CIMB WUPID is less than a month away, and we would like to inform the following institutions who have yet to do so to please do it soonest possible via email - yunus@hngsc.com:
YALE
UNSW
MELBOURNE
BATES
BRITISH COLUMBIA
PRINCETON
QUEENS
DURHAM
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
This is a tournament for the top 30 debating colleges in the world. 21 of these have already accepted the invite and will be attending. Don't be left out. It also provides the best quality preparation for Worlds in Thailand as it takes place just before Christmas with many of the Worlds top teams and adjudicators in attendance.
I'll be there as DCA and strongly encourage people to attend what is shaping up to be a fantastic tournament and a magnificant way to get maximum value for your time in Asia if you are attending Worlds.
Colm
YALE
UNSW
MELBOURNE
BATES
BRITISH COLUMBIA
PRINCETON
QUEENS
DURHAM
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
This is a tournament for the top 30 debating colleges in the world. 21 of these have already accepted the invite and will be attending. Don't be left out. It also provides the best quality preparation for Worlds in Thailand as it takes place just before Christmas with many of the Worlds top teams and adjudicators in attendance.
I'll be there as DCA and strongly encourage people to attend what is shaping up to be a fantastic tournament and a magnificant way to get maximum value for your time in Asia if you are attending Worlds.
Colm
Tips: General Guide
On-line Debating Tutorial:
Please note that these guidelines are for British Parliamentary Style.
The aim of this page is to give you an idea of how to debate. It's not just a simple case of standing up and saying the first thing that comes into your head. There are certain rules and guidelines which have to be adhered to if you want to have any chance in a competitive debate. This is not the page with all the answers. It is only a rough set of guidelines to help get you started. Everyone should try to find their own strengths and failings.
1. Speeches should be SEVEN minutes in duration. Speakers exceeding this may be penalised but should never be substantially less than this. In general you should speak for at least 6:45 and generally no more than 7:20-7:30. Ideally stay on your feet until you hear the 7th min bell and then finish (i.e. Mr. Speaker sir, I beg to........) and be in your seat by 7:15. Your times will be recorded by the timekeeper and given to the adjudicators as they leave to make their decision.
2. In general most debates are in English. The main competitions are all in English but occasionally there are other Language debates usually in conjunction with some other event/soc. Debating in Europe, Asia etc tends to be in the local language. At Worlds there is an English as a second language competition
3. A bell will be rung after the expiration of one minute and six minutes. The bell will be rung again at seven minutes and at regular intervals after that.
4. If the chair of the debate is the head of the host society he/she usually has a title e.g. Speaker, Auditor, etc. Most often the proper form of address is Mr Speaker/Madame Speaker. You must also acknowledge the adjudicators, if there are any. Some speakers will also acknowledge other members of the house, it is basically just a matter of personal preference as to how you begin your speech after acknowledging the chair and adjudicators. (e.g. "Mr Speaker, Madame Secretary, Adjudicators, Ladies & Gentlemen........................).
5. Points of information may only be offered after the expiration of one minute and may not be given after the expiration of six minutes. Points of information may only be given to opposing speakers and should generally be not more than 15 seconds in duration. The chairman may request a speaker to end a point of information at his/her discretion. Adjudicators also frown upon barracking (constantly interrupting the speaker by offering points) and the chair is expected to control this. Acceptance of points of information is at discretion of the competitor holding the floor. In competitive debates only the competitors may offer points of information however in non-competitive debates points will often be accepted from the audience. Once you have accepted a point of information you can't just ignore it and carry on. You must deal with it or risk the adjudicator's wrath.
6. In most societies Maiden speakers (i.e. speakers making a speech for the first time) have the protection of the chair. Other speakers may not offer them points of information unless they choose not to accept the protection of the chair. Even if they reject the protection of the chair most experienced speakers will not offer them a point unless they run into difficulty and it can help them. If you are good enough (or misfortunate enough depending on how you look at it) to be making your maiden speech in an intervarsity (rare but it has been known to happen) you do not have any special protection.
7. Points of order concerning the procedure of the debate must be addressed to the chair. These can be brought at any time and take priority over all other speeches. However these are only used in exceptional circumstances when the rules and standing orders are being abused and the speaker making the point must be certain that the point of order is appropriate. In British Parliamentary there is no such thing as Points of Personal Privilege (which are used in the US/Canada). At Worlds/Europeans it is made clear to the competitors in briefing that ONLY points of Information may be offered. Repeated attempts to offer any other sort of Point can be heavily penalised by the adjudicators.
8. Speakers must observe parliamentary language i.e. bad language is not permitted.
9. The use of Props is not permitted in a debate.
10. No amendment to the motion is permitted. You must debate the motion as presented and interpret it as best you can. You cannot define a motion in a Place/Time Specific sense (i.e. you cannot set the debate in Dublin 1916 and therefore attempt to limit the scope of the debate and information which the other teams can use)
11. The "house", which will often be referred to, is basically the chairperson competitors audience etc.
12. The speakers are evenly divided on both sides of the motion. Speakers for the motion are the "Proposition" or "Government", speakers against are the "Opposition".
13. The opening Prop speaker (sometimes called "Prime Minister") has to define or interpret the motion. If this definition is unreasonable or irrelevant then the opening opposition speaker may challenge the definition. But if the definition is relevant but just doesn't suit the opening opp. speaker attempting to redefine may not go down well with the adjudicators. If a definition is given and all the other speakers or teams completely ignore it then the defining speaker is effectively out of the debate. Definitions must also be fair and debatable "Truistic" or Self Proving arguments are not accepted. (e.g. The sea is full of water is pretty hard to reasonably argue against)For full guidelines as to who can redefine and when please refer to the Rules of British Parliamentary (e.g. the Sydney 2000 Rules).
14. The last speaker on each side is expected to sum up his/her side's argument and rebutt or refute the arguments of the other side. Generally this speaker will not add a great deal of new information to the debate.
15. Rebuttal is vital in any competitive speech. Any argument left unchallenged is allowed to stand. The later you come in a debate the more rebuttal you must use. Rebuttal basically involves ripping the opposing side's argument apart and exposing its weak points. However don't forget to make your own argument and ideally use that to rebutt. It is important to also point out that unlike the style of debating in some countries you do not have to defeat every one of the opponents points (but of course all the Key ones must be knocked down). If the Government makes 19 points and you only manage to hammer 17 in the time allowed then you will win and any attempt by the Government to point out that 2 of their arguments are left standing is basically grasping at straws.
16. Be careful to avoid leaving statements hanging in mid-air. If you say something important back it up. Just because you know something is true and where it came from that doesn't mean the audience/adjudicators know where it came from and why it's true. To a certain degree the safest bet is to assume that the audience know little or nothing about the subject.
17. Specialised Knowledge should not be used to unfairly define a motion. If you are a Legal, Scientific, Management, Computer etc student then you must remember that others in the debate may be "experts" in another field of study. Unfair definitions would include things like why the case of Smith versus Jones is more important to company law than Ryan versus Kelly. (These are just examples I have no idea if these cases even exist).
18. Just because you may not be competing this does not mean that you can take no part in the debate. All debates are usually opened up to the floor after the last speaker and once the adjudicators have retired. Often there is a prize for the best speaker here, but time allowed is usually no more than 3 min. to allow as many people take part as possible.
19. Heckling is also common in some debates. This involves members of the audience offering some good-humoured abuse to the competitors. However there is a fine line between heckling and barracking and members of the audience should remember to respect the speaker. Heckling can be scary at first but you will soon get used to it.
20. Private Members Time, PMT, is a period of time at the start of each debate where members may bring up a motion or issue that they wish to see debated. Speeches here are limited to 3 min. This is often a part of the debate, which is not only used to raise issues but also where many speakers show off their wit and humour.
21. Remember you do not necessarily have to believe the side of the motion you are on. You just have to make it appear as though you strongly believe in it for 7 min. In competitive debates you will have very little choice as to which side of a motion you get.
22. No matter how bad you think your speech is try to stay up for the full seven minutes. If the audience is giving you a hard time just remember that they probably want you to walk off so don't give them the pleasure. If the chair doesn't control the audience ask him/her to and put him on the spot with the adjudicators. Of course you have to be able to handle a reasonable amount of heckling.
23. You don't have to be a genius for facts and figures to do well. If you can remember an example, or fact which you researched, to back up your argument use it. However if you get stuck and can’t remember the exact details of the fact you want to use don’t worry about it. If the underlying details of the report, research etc are correct then the chances are you will not be challenged and the point will be made. If an opposing member corrects you and gives you the correct name of the report, researcher, institute etc then they are an idiot for backing up your case.
24. If you can use humour it can be extremely effective in a debate. You can ridicule and destroy an opponent's whole speech with a one-line joke attacking it. But don't go over the top, while humour helps, adjudicators may not be impressed by stand up routine with little substance. Although humour can be an advantage don't worry if you can't crack a joke to save your life (or speech). You'll be surprised at the number of speakers who have to really struggle to include humour in a speech while others do itwith ease
Please note that these guidelines are for British Parliamentary Style.
The aim of this page is to give you an idea of how to debate. It's not just a simple case of standing up and saying the first thing that comes into your head. There are certain rules and guidelines which have to be adhered to if you want to have any chance in a competitive debate. This is not the page with all the answers. It is only a rough set of guidelines to help get you started. Everyone should try to find their own strengths and failings.
1. Speeches should be SEVEN minutes in duration. Speakers exceeding this may be penalised but should never be substantially less than this. In general you should speak for at least 6:45 and generally no more than 7:20-7:30. Ideally stay on your feet until you hear the 7th min bell and then finish (i.e. Mr. Speaker sir, I beg to........) and be in your seat by 7:15. Your times will be recorded by the timekeeper and given to the adjudicators as they leave to make their decision.
2. In general most debates are in English. The main competitions are all in English but occasionally there are other Language debates usually in conjunction with some other event/soc. Debating in Europe, Asia etc tends to be in the local language. At Worlds there is an English as a second language competition
3. A bell will be rung after the expiration of one minute and six minutes. The bell will be rung again at seven minutes and at regular intervals after that.
4. If the chair of the debate is the head of the host society he/she usually has a title e.g. Speaker, Auditor, etc. Most often the proper form of address is Mr Speaker/Madame Speaker. You must also acknowledge the adjudicators, if there are any. Some speakers will also acknowledge other members of the house, it is basically just a matter of personal preference as to how you begin your speech after acknowledging the chair and adjudicators. (e.g. "Mr Speaker, Madame Secretary, Adjudicators, Ladies & Gentlemen........................).
5. Points of information may only be offered after the expiration of one minute and may not be given after the expiration of six minutes. Points of information may only be given to opposing speakers and should generally be not more than 15 seconds in duration. The chairman may request a speaker to end a point of information at his/her discretion. Adjudicators also frown upon barracking (constantly interrupting the speaker by offering points) and the chair is expected to control this. Acceptance of points of information is at discretion of the competitor holding the floor. In competitive debates only the competitors may offer points of information however in non-competitive debates points will often be accepted from the audience. Once you have accepted a point of information you can't just ignore it and carry on. You must deal with it or risk the adjudicator's wrath.
6. In most societies Maiden speakers (i.e. speakers making a speech for the first time) have the protection of the chair. Other speakers may not offer them points of information unless they choose not to accept the protection of the chair. Even if they reject the protection of the chair most experienced speakers will not offer them a point unless they run into difficulty and it can help them. If you are good enough (or misfortunate enough depending on how you look at it) to be making your maiden speech in an intervarsity (rare but it has been known to happen) you do not have any special protection.
7. Points of order concerning the procedure of the debate must be addressed to the chair. These can be brought at any time and take priority over all other speeches. However these are only used in exceptional circumstances when the rules and standing orders are being abused and the speaker making the point must be certain that the point of order is appropriate. In British Parliamentary there is no such thing as Points of Personal Privilege (which are used in the US/Canada). At Worlds/Europeans it is made clear to the competitors in briefing that ONLY points of Information may be offered. Repeated attempts to offer any other sort of Point can be heavily penalised by the adjudicators.
8. Speakers must observe parliamentary language i.e. bad language is not permitted.
9. The use of Props is not permitted in a debate.
10. No amendment to the motion is permitted. You must debate the motion as presented and interpret it as best you can. You cannot define a motion in a Place/Time Specific sense (i.e. you cannot set the debate in Dublin 1916 and therefore attempt to limit the scope of the debate and information which the other teams can use)
11. The "house", which will often be referred to, is basically the chairperson competitors audience etc.
12. The speakers are evenly divided on both sides of the motion. Speakers for the motion are the "Proposition" or "Government", speakers against are the "Opposition".
13. The opening Prop speaker (sometimes called "Prime Minister") has to define or interpret the motion. If this definition is unreasonable or irrelevant then the opening opposition speaker may challenge the definition. But if the definition is relevant but just doesn't suit the opening opp. speaker attempting to redefine may not go down well with the adjudicators. If a definition is given and all the other speakers or teams completely ignore it then the defining speaker is effectively out of the debate. Definitions must also be fair and debatable "Truistic" or Self Proving arguments are not accepted. (e.g. The sea is full of water is pretty hard to reasonably argue against)For full guidelines as to who can redefine and when please refer to the Rules of British Parliamentary (e.g. the Sydney 2000 Rules).
14. The last speaker on each side is expected to sum up his/her side's argument and rebutt or refute the arguments of the other side. Generally this speaker will not add a great deal of new information to the debate.
15. Rebuttal is vital in any competitive speech. Any argument left unchallenged is allowed to stand. The later you come in a debate the more rebuttal you must use. Rebuttal basically involves ripping the opposing side's argument apart and exposing its weak points. However don't forget to make your own argument and ideally use that to rebutt. It is important to also point out that unlike the style of debating in some countries you do not have to defeat every one of the opponents points (but of course all the Key ones must be knocked down). If the Government makes 19 points and you only manage to hammer 17 in the time allowed then you will win and any attempt by the Government to point out that 2 of their arguments are left standing is basically grasping at straws.
16. Be careful to avoid leaving statements hanging in mid-air. If you say something important back it up. Just because you know something is true and where it came from that doesn't mean the audience/adjudicators know where it came from and why it's true. To a certain degree the safest bet is to assume that the audience know little or nothing about the subject.
17. Specialised Knowledge should not be used to unfairly define a motion. If you are a Legal, Scientific, Management, Computer etc student then you must remember that others in the debate may be "experts" in another field of study. Unfair definitions would include things like why the case of Smith versus Jones is more important to company law than Ryan versus Kelly. (These are just examples I have no idea if these cases even exist).
18. Just because you may not be competing this does not mean that you can take no part in the debate. All debates are usually opened up to the floor after the last speaker and once the adjudicators have retired. Often there is a prize for the best speaker here, but time allowed is usually no more than 3 min. to allow as many people take part as possible.
19. Heckling is also common in some debates. This involves members of the audience offering some good-humoured abuse to the competitors. However there is a fine line between heckling and barracking and members of the audience should remember to respect the speaker. Heckling can be scary at first but you will soon get used to it.
20. Private Members Time, PMT, is a period of time at the start of each debate where members may bring up a motion or issue that they wish to see debated. Speeches here are limited to 3 min. This is often a part of the debate, which is not only used to raise issues but also where many speakers show off their wit and humour.
21. Remember you do not necessarily have to believe the side of the motion you are on. You just have to make it appear as though you strongly believe in it for 7 min. In competitive debates you will have very little choice as to which side of a motion you get.
22. No matter how bad you think your speech is try to stay up for the full seven minutes. If the audience is giving you a hard time just remember that they probably want you to walk off so don't give them the pleasure. If the chair doesn't control the audience ask him/her to and put him on the spot with the adjudicators. Of course you have to be able to handle a reasonable amount of heckling.
23. You don't have to be a genius for facts and figures to do well. If you can remember an example, or fact which you researched, to back up your argument use it. However if you get stuck and can’t remember the exact details of the fact you want to use don’t worry about it. If the underlying details of the report, research etc are correct then the chances are you will not be challenged and the point will be made. If an opposing member corrects you and gives you the correct name of the report, researcher, institute etc then they are an idiot for backing up your case.
24. If you can use humour it can be extremely effective in a debate. You can ridicule and destroy an opponent's whole speech with a one-line joke attacking it. But don't go over the top, while humour helps, adjudicators may not be impressed by stand up routine with little substance. Although humour can be an advantage don't worry if you can't crack a joke to save your life (or speech). You'll be surprised at the number of speakers who have to really struggle to include humour in a speech while others do itwith ease
10 September 2007
Training & Tips
Just to let you know that over the next few days I'm going to drip feed the various training and tips handouts into the blog. I'm doing this because I've noticed that a number of people are clicking on the label "Training" and going through all the posts there. I'm going to keep the originals on the main debating.net server (as linked on the left). However to "complete" the training section on the blog I'm going to put put the articles in as posts. It also allows us to post links to any good training articles I, or any of the contributors, come across during our day. Also having a bigger and more regular tips and advice section can't hurt our chances of progressing further in the blog awards when they come up again this year.
However there are quite a few potential posts and this is where the problem comes in . I can date them in the past to stop them jumping onto the front page and pushing everything else down. However anyone accessing this site through rss or e-mail would get a large number of posts in one go. Therefore I'm going to feed them in gradually so that it appears as a more integral element in the blog.
However there are quite a few potential posts and this is where the problem comes in . I can date them in the past to stop them jumping onto the front page and pushing everything else down. However anyone accessing this site through rss or e-mail would get a large number of posts in one go. Therefore I'm going to feed them in gradually so that it appears as a more integral element in the blog.
CIMB WUPID: Registration Reminder
Dear all,
The registration date and confirmation for participation of CIMB WUPID is less than a months away, and we would like to inform the following institutions who have yet to do so to please do it soonest possible via email - yunus@hngsc.com:
1) YALE
2) UNSW
3) MELBOURNE
4) BATES
5) BRITISH COLUMBIA
6) PRINCETON
7) QUEENS
8) DURHAM
9) INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Regards
Dr Kamalan Jeevaratnam
The registration date and confirmation for participation of CIMB WUPID is less than a months away, and we would like to inform the following institutions who have yet to do so to please do it soonest possible via email - yunus@hngsc.com:
1) YALE
2) UNSW
3) MELBOURNE
4) BATES
5) BRITISH COLUMBIA
6) PRINCETON
7) QUEENS
8) DURHAM
9) INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Regards
Dr Kamalan Jeevaratnam
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