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The Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society Recordings The Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society (The Literific)
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The Literary & Scientific Society, known as the Literific, is the debating society at the Queen’s University of Belfast. The Literific was founded by E.L. Godkin in 1850, making it the oldest and first student society at Queen’s. Today it remains the paragon of free speech in Northern Ireland.
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This House Believes Classics Are Classist
Hello! Here is the recording of the 21st Ordinary Meeting of the 175th Session of QUB Literific, where, on the 28th March 2024, the House gathered for for the motion "This House Believes Classics Are Classist". Speeches begin at 00:27:00.
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This House Would Retain The British Overseas Territories
Hello! Here is the recording of the 20th Ordinary Meeting of the 175th Session of QUB Literific, where, on the 21st March 2024, the House gathered for for the motion "This House Would Retain The British Overseas Territories".Speeches begin at 00:13:00.
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This House Believes Privacy Is Dead
Hello! Here is the recording of the 19th Ordinary Meeting of the 175th Session of QUB Literific, where, on the 14th March 2024, the House gathered for for the motion "This House Believes Privacy Is Dead".Speeches begin at 00:30:20.
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LitTalk: In Conversation with Sir Robert Buckland
On Monday, 11th March 2024, at 18:30, The Canada Room in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's second 'LitTalk' of the 175th Session. The event featured Sir Robert Buckland MP, who serves as the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee in the House of Commons and is formerly the Secretary of State for Justice. During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Sir Robert conducted by Claire Dickson, Head of the Scoop. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Sir Robert Buckland.
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Dufferin Competition: This House Believes It Is Time For Ukraine To Negotiate With Russia
Hello! Here is the recording of the 18th Ordinary Meeting of the 175th Session of QUB Literific, where, on the 7th March 2024, the House gathered for the Dufferin Competition for Best Speaker of the House, guest chaired by William Crawley. The motion, announced 15 minutes before the debate, was "This House Believes It Is Time For Ukraine To Negotiate With Russia".Speeches begin at 00:41:30.
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This House Regrets The American Revolution
Hello! Here is the recording of the 17th Ordinary Meeting of the 175th Session of QUB Literific, where, on the 29th February 2024, the House gathered for for the motion "This House Regrets The American Revolution".Speeches begin at 00:26:30.