Institute of Ideas & Pfizer Debating Matters Competition
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The Academy of Ideas and Pfizer Debating Matters Competition is a new style of national debating competition for sixth form students.The fresh and engaging Debating Matters format is injecting new life into schools debating. |
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"The rules of the game at The Battle of Ideas makes beating about the bush impossible. When you are given 5 minutes to make your point, you either say something essential, or you reveal that you have nothing really to say. This eliminates 'the unbearable lightness' of speculation that haunts public debate."
Albena Azmanova, social philosopher, political commentator and activist
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