Orla is in her second year studying History at the University of Oxford. Having won the national Debating Matters championship with the Graveney School team in 2012, Orla now participates in the organisation’s alumni scheme for mentoring younger students. She is particularly interested in languages, literature and politics and is currently Women’s Officer of the Oxford University Labour Club.
Taming tabloid tittle-tattle
"The Battle of Ideas gives a forum for the most topical of debates and the healthy exchange of ideas - in our session what interested most was the contributions from the floor, also just the sheer buzz of the crowds in the foyers."
Jeremy Musson, writer and historic buildings consultant; former architectural editor, Country Life