Welcome to Newcastle EUDC
Welcome to the official web page for the EUDC Newcastle'09 @ NewcastleGateshead bid. Here you can find out about the bid; our city; the latest news; and who's who in the team.
Newcastle has something special to offer you and European debating. Bringing all of Europe's debaters together is our goal, whether ESL or EFL, institutions young and old. We know that Newcastle is a friendly beautiful city; we'd be proud to share it with you.
EUDC 2009 : 31st July '09 - 7th August '09
Newcastle & Debating
Newcastle Debating
Newcastle is one of England’s “new” debating institutions but our
roots stretch back to the late 19th century. The Newcastle Junior
Union Society was founded in 1880 where debating was a central part
of the activities. Debating formed a central part of the Union, with
the construction of the Debating Chamber in 1961. The Union Society
as it is now called was founded in it’s modern form in 1982 Until
the early 1990s debating was a part of student life in Newcastle.
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Newcastle The City
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in the north-east of England situated
on the north bank of the River Tyne facing it’s counterpart on the
south bank, Gateshead. It is a beautiful city set in some of the best
scenery the UK has to offer including the Northumbrian coast.
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The Forum
The EUDC Newcastle '09 Forum is now available. Please feel free to register here: The Forum
It is a great way of getting involved in the EUDC before it has even begun no matter where you are in the world!