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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The seventeenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Men And Women Can't Be Friends".

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The ninth special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this occasion the House convened to hold the fourth entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Society, and to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Money Is The Root Of All Evil".

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The thirteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes It's Embarrassing To Have A Boyfriend".

Speaking for the Proposition were Luke Coyle, Ash Kaur, and Jack Steele, and speaking for the Opposition were Eniola Isaax, Elliot Dickie, and EJ Culleton.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:02:15) President's Questions

(00:08:55) Private Members’ Business

(00:19:26) Minutes

(00:28:23) Rules of the Debate

(00:30:13) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:31:50) Luke Coyle, First Prop

(00:38:40) Eniola Isaax, First Opp

(00:45:31) Ash Kaur, Second Prop

(00:52:46) Elliot Dickie, Second Opp

(00:59:51) Jack Steele, Third Prop

(01:08:01) EJ Culleton, Third Opp

(01:15:37) Questions from the House

(01:27:23) Vote of Speaker Ability

(01:28:58) Announcements

(01:34:01) Meeting adjourned!

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On Tuesday, 25th November 2025, at 19:00, the Chapel in the Union Theological College hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's first LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event was an ecumenical dialogue between the two Archibishops of Armagh: from the Catholic Church Eamon Martin and from the Church of Ireland John McDowell.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an discussion between Abp. Martin and Abp. McDowell that was facilitated by Literific Events Officer James Tourish. Following the discussion, attendees were given the opportunity to pose questions to the Archbishops.

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this occasion the House convened to hold an emergency debate to discuss the motion, "This House Would Defund The BBC" and was joined by the student newspaper at Queen's, The Gown.

Speaking for the Proposition were Bakaer Noble, Luella Coley, and Eoin O'Neill, and speaking for the Opposition were Luke Collins, Michael Cairns, and Dáire McConville.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:14) President's Questions

(00:08:21) Private Members’ Business

(00:12:08) Minutes

(00:20:59) Grand Campus Tourney Introduction

(00:22:54) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:24:08) Rules of the Debate

(00:25:35) Bakaer Noble, First Prop

(00:32:01) Luke Collins, First Opp

(00:39:36) Luella Coley, Second Prop

(00:45:44) Michael Cairns, Second Opp

(00:52:22) Eoin O'Neill, Third Prop

(00:59:36) Dáire McConville, Third Opp

(01:07:15) Questions from the House

(01:17:58) Vote of Speaker Ability

(01:21:54) Announcements

(01:26:32) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twelfth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Separate The Art From The Artist".

Speaking for the Proposition were Ash Kaur, Leon Mewse, and Luke Coyle, and speaking for the Opposition were Rosa Ivory, Louise Calder, and Ella McMullin.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:30) President's Questions

(00:06:37) Private Members’ Business

(00:17:39) Society Trust Business 1

(00:19:26) Minutes

(00:28:13) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:29:29) Rules of the Debate

(00:31:38) Ash Kaur, First Prop

(00:39:46) Rosa Ivory, First Opp

(00:47:20) Leon Mewse, Second Prop

(00:52:50) Louise Calder, Second Opp

(00:59:50) Luke Coyle, Third Prop

(01:07:44) Ella McMullin, Third Opp

(01:15:37) Questions from the House

(01:29:01) Vote of Speaker Ability

(01:30:30) Society Trust Business 2

(01:31:49) Announcements

(01:38:24) End of Year Presidential Address

(01:42:17) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A special event held in collaboration with Victim Support NI and hosted in the Crescent Arts Centre, titled Don't Hate, Debate!

In late 2025, it appeared that new hate crime legislation was likely to be tabled and debated in the NI Assembly, and Victim Support NI's position was that new legislation should be passed in order to better support victims. This event was held to explore the differing views on the topic and establish the best steps forward.

To that end two motions were debated, "This House Believes Hate Crime Legislation Is Not Fit For Purpose" and "This House Believes Communities Address Hate Crime Better Than The Criminal Justice System".

On the first motion, speaking for the Proposition were Beth Lynam, Lee Walker, and James Tourish, and speaking for the Opposition were Florence Dairo, Dhivyah Chandrasegaran, and Rosa Ivory.

On the second motion, speaking for the Proposition were Bakaer Noble, Nihal Bhatt, and Luke Coyle, and speaking for the Opposition were Maeve Gee, Mikayla Williams, and Rea Thien.

Timestamps as follows:

Debate one: This House Believes Hate Crime Legislation Is Not Fit For Purpose

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:00) Opening Remarks from the President, Daniel Devenney

(00:03:25) Rules of the Debate

(00:04:43) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:05:49) Opening Remarks from the Guest Chair, Professor Kevin Brown

(00:06:44) Beth Lynam, First Prop

(00:12:59) Florence Dairo, First Opp

(00:19:43) Lee Walker, Second Prop

(00:26:45) Dhivyah Chandrasegaran, Second Opp

(00:34:24) James Tourish, Third Prop

(00:41:31) Rosa Ivory, Third Opp

(00:49:06) Questions from the House

(01:00:27) Closing Remarks from the President

(01:01:24) Closing Remarks from the Guest Chair, Professor Kevin Brown

(01:02:29) The Vote

(01:04:04) Inter-Debate Segue by Mandy McAuley

Debate two: This House Believes Communities Address Hate Crime Better Than The Criminal Justice System

(01:04:44) Second Motion

(01:05:17) Intro and Rules

(01:06:06) Vote of Prior Opinion

(01:06:59) Opening Remarks from the Guest Chair, Mandy McAuley

(01:07:28) Bakaer Noble, First Prop

(01:12:53) Maeve Gee, First Opp

(01:20:06) Nihal Bhatt, Second Prop

(01:27:10) Mikayla Williams, Second Opp

(01:33:31) Luke Coyle, Third Prop

(01:41:08) Rea Thien, Third Opp

(01:49:01) Questions from the House

(02:08:20) Closing Remarks from the Guest Chair, Mandy McAuley

(02:10:16) The Vote

(02:11:12) Closing Remarks from the President

(02:12:29) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The eleventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Abolish The Monarchy".

Speaking for the Proposition were Maeve Gee, Emily Carter, Flynn Nugent, and Ella McMullin, and speaking for the Opposition were Tom McCormack, George Farnon, Elliot Dickie, and Beth Lynam.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:03:28) President's Questions

(00:07:24) Private Members’ Business

(00:19:59) Minutes

(00:30:03) Rules of the Debate

(00:31:32) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:32:41) Maeve Gee, First Prop

(00:40:13) Tom McCormack, First Opp

(00:48:25) Emily Carter, Second Prop

(00:52:51) George Farnon, Second Opp

(00:59:57) Flynn Nugent, Third Prop

(01:06:11) Elliot Dickie, Third Opp

(01:12:38) Ella McMullin, Fourth Prop

(01:20:02) Beth Lynam, Fourth Opp

(01:27:51) Questions from the House

(01:39:16) The Vote

(01:40:45) Announcements

(01:44:54) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The Christmas Party of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! During a very festive visit to the House Bar on Botanic for Christmas Dinner, three motions were debated: "This House Believes Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie", "This House Regrets Christmas In November", and "This House Would Kill Santa".

On the first motion, speaking for the Proposition were Cormac Gallen, and Rea Thien, and speaking for the Opposition were Luke Collins, and Ella McMullin.

On the second motion, speaking for the Proposition were Ash Kaur, and Henry O'Riordan, and speaking for the Opposition were Daniel Devenney, and Jack Steele.

On the third motion, speaking for the Proposition were EJ Culleton, and Marc Ghaly, and speaking for the Opposition were Maeve Gee, and Oliver Eaton.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:02:00) First Motion

(00:03:29) Cormac Gallen, First Prop

(00:06:58) Luke Collins, First Opp

(00:13:53) Rea Thien, Second Prop

(00:20:31) Ella McMullin, Second Opp

(00:26:05) The First Vote

(00:28:08) Second Motion

(00:29:05) Ash Kaur, First Prop

(00:32:32) Daniel Devenney, First Opp

(00:41:57) Henry O'Riordan, Second Prop

(00:52:44) Jack Steele, Second Opp

(01:02:56) The Second Vote

(01:04:14) Festive Banter

(01:07:09) Third Motion

(01:08:20) EJ Culleton, First Prop

(01:17:25) Maeve Gee, First Opp

(01:26:29) Marc Ghaly, Second Prop

(01:32:48) Oliver Eaton, Second Opp

(01:40:28) The Third Vote

(01:41:10) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The tenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This particular meeting was the annual Godkin Newcomers' Competition, and the House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Supports Complete Nuclear Disarmament".

Speaking for the Proposition were Zach Torley, Oliver Eaton, Ash Kaur, and Luke Coyle, and speaking for the Opposition were Marc Ghaly, Natanya Mordani, Nihal Bhatt, and William Browne.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:20) President's Questions

(00:12:53) Private Members’ Business

(00:22:24) Minutes

(00:28:54) Introducing the Competitors and Judges

(00:30:15) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:32:41) Rules of the Debate

(00:34:01) Zach Torley, First Prop

(00:38:56) Marc Ghaly, First Opp

(00:45:51) Oliver Eaton, Second Prop

(00:53:39) Natanya Mordani, Second Opp

(01:01:14) Ash Kaur, Third Prop

(01:08:33) Nihal Bhatt, Third Opp

(01:15:18) Luke Coyle, Fourth Prop

(01:23:11) William Browne, Fourth Opp

(01:31:48) Questions from the House

(01:44:43) The Vote

(01:48:34) Judges' Remarks

(01:52:29) The Results

(01:53:35) Announcements

(02:04:09) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The ninth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This particular meeting was held in conjunction with the QUB Lore Society, and the House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Beauty Is Pain".

Speaking for the Proposition and representing the Lore Society were Alysha Healy, Eilish Monaghan, Eniola Isaax, and David Martin, and speaking for the Opposition were Elizabeth Noble, Florence Dairo, Anya Saluja, and Emma Jane Culleton.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:02:14) President's Questions

(00:06:51) Private Members’ Business

(00:19:51) Minutes

(00:29:05) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:30:35) Rules of the Debate

(00:32:58) Alysha Healy, First Prop

(00:40:01) Elizabeth Noble, First Opp

(00:47:50) Eilish Monaghan, Second Prop

(00:54:33) Florence Dairo, Second Opp

(01:02:14) Eniola Isaax, Third Prop

(01:07:54) Anya Saluja, Third Opp

(01:14:41) David Martin, Fourth Prop

(01:20:17) Emma Jane Culleton, Fourth Opp

(01:28:07) Questions from the House

(01:34:53) The Vote

(01:38:12) Announcements

(01:45:19) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The eighth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Love Thy Neighbour".

Speaking for the Proposition were Reuben Cope, Chloe Cotton, Isabella Met, and Matthew Spratt, and speaking for the Opposition were Tom McCormack, George Farnon, Marc Ghaly, and Flynn Nugent.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:02:05) President's Questions

(00:07:20) Private Members’ Business

(00:20:55) Minutes

(00:29:55) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:31:27) Rules of the Debate

(00:33:06) Reuben Cope, First Prop

(00:39:15) Tom McCormack, First Opp

(00:46:59) Chloe Cotton, Second Prop

(00:54:08) George Farnon, Second Opp

(01:02:00) Isabella Met, Third Prop

(01:09:10) Marc Ghaly, Third Opp

(01:16:42) Matthew Spratt, Fourth Prop

(01:24:53) Flynn Nugent, Fourth Opp

(01:32:49) Questions from the House

(01:39:35) The Vote

(01:41:40) Announcements

(01:47:24) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The seventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Rather Be Feared Than Respected".

Speaking for the Proposition were Rosa Ivory, Luke Coyle, and James Tourish, and speaking for the Opposition were Luca Barsalini, Nihal Bhatt, and Cormac McEntee.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:02:03) President's Questions

(00:09:14) Private Members’ Business

(00:23:07) Minutes

(00:31:36) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:33:05) Rules of the Debate

(00:34:45) Rosa Ivory, First Prop

(00:42:41) Luca Barsalini, First Opp

(00:50:25) Luke Coyle, Second Prop

(00:58:02) Nihal Bhatt, Second Opp

(01:05:52) James Tourish, Third Prop

(01:12:41) Cormac McEntee, Third Opp

(01:20:52) Questions from the House

(01:26:53) The Vote

(01:28:28) Announcements

(01:33:35) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The sixth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Supports A Single Unionist Party".

The meeting was guest-chaired by Baroness Kate Hoey. Speaking for the Proposition were Peter Martin MLA, Jay Basra, Jeff Dudgeon MBE, and Grant Warren, and speaking for the Opposition were Timothy Gaston MLA, David Bingham, Moore Holmes, and Jack Steele.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:23) President's Questions

(00:04:23) Private Members’ Business

(00:13:38) Minutes

(00:27:50) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:29:32) Rules of the Debate

(00:31:52) Opening Remarks by Baroness Hoey, Guest Chair

(00:35:11) Peter Martin MLA, First Prop

(00:42:25) Timothy Gaston MLA, First Opp

(00:49:47) Jay Basra, Second Prop

(00:57:32) David Bingham, Second Opp

(01:05:15) Jeff Dudgeon MBE, Third Prop

(01:14:40) Moore Holmes, Third Opp

(01:23:31) Grant Warren, Fourth Prop

(01:30:55) Jack Steele, Fourth Opp

(01:39:04) Questions from the House

(01:50:58) The Vote

(01:52:58) Closing Remarks by Baroness Hoey, Guest Chair

(01:58:55) Announcements

(02:06:16) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fifth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Masculinity Is Inherently Toxic".

Speaking for the Proposition were Paul Cunningham, William Browne, Luella Coley, and Beth Lynam, and speaking for the Opposition were Luke Coyle, Brandon Foster, Marc Ghaley, and Ashkya Chan Kaur.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:22) President's Questions

(00:07:50) Private Members’ Business

(00:20:01) Minutes

(00:35:07) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:36:37) Rules of the Debate

(00:38:09) Paul Cunningham, First Prop

(00:45:25) Luke Coyle, First Opp

(00:52:52) William Browne, Second Prop

(01:00:49) Brandon Foster, Second Opp

(01:06:04) Luella Coley, Third Prop

(01:12:29) Marc Ghaley, Third Opp

(01:18:53) Beth Lynam, Fourth Prop

(01:26:27) Ashkya Chan Kaur, Fourth Opp

(01:33:38) Questions from the House

(01:40:11) The Vote

(01:42:05) Announcements

(01:47:50) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fourth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Supports A Wealth Tax".

Speaking for the Proposition were Eoin O'Neill, Tina Barghi, Maeve Gee, and Jack Murray, and speaking for the Opposition were Tom McCormack, Elliot Dickie, Cormac McSparron, and Emma Jane Culleton.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:57) President's Questions

(00:07:57) Private Members’ Business

(00:16:07) Minutes

(00:26:05) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:27:43) Rules of the Debate

(00:29:17) Eoin O'Neill, First Prop

(00:37:05) Tom McCormack, First Opp

(00:44:50) Tina Barghi, Second Prop

(00:52:01) Elliot Dickie, Second Opp

(00:59:40) Maeve Gee, Third Prop

(01:07:02) Cormac McSparron, Third Opp

(01:14:14) Jack Murray, Fourth Prop

(01:20:46) Emma Jane Culleton, Fourth Opp

(01:28:09) Questions from the House

(01:42:00) The Vote

(01:44:08) Announcements

(01:50:35) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The first special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened for the annual Stormont Mixer to discuss the motion, "This House Would Vote".

Speaking for the Proposition were Peter Martin MLA, Luke Collins, Ashyka Kaur, and Tom McCormack, and speaking for the Opposition were Hugh Child, Nihal Bhatt, James Tourish, and Luke Coyle.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:49) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:01:48) Rules of the Debate

(00:02:58) Peter Martin MLA, First Prop

(00:10:23) Hugh Child, First Opp

(00:18:01) Luke Collins, Second Prop

(00:25:15) Nihal Bhatt, Second Opp

(00:32:53) Ashyka Kaur, Third Prop

(00:39:45) James Tourish, Third Opp

(00:47:08) Tom McCormack, Fourth Prop

(00:54:21) Luke Coyle, Fourth Opp

(01:02:33) Questions from the House

(01:10:44) The Vote

(01:12:07) Closing Remarks

(01:13:20) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Love Is Blind".

Speaking for the Proposition were Emma Jane Culleton, William Browne, and Beth Lynam, and speaking for the Opposition were Rea Thien, Elizabeth Noble, and Marc Ghaly.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:27) President's Questions

(00:05:57) Private Members’ Business

(00:13:36) Minutes

(00:23:36) Rules of the Debate

(00:25:38) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:26:55) Emma Jane Culleton, First Prop

(00:32:57) Rea Thien, First Opp

(00:40:26) William Browne, Second Prop

(00:48:07) Elizabeth Noble, Second Opp

(00:55:53) Beth Lynam, Third Prop

(01:03:26) Marc Ghaly, Third Opp

(01:10:33) Questions from the House

(01:17:02) The Vote

(01:18:34) Announcements

(01:24:48) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Degrees Are Overrated".

Speaking for the Proposition were Ryan Hoey, Nihal Bhatt, Luke Coyle, and Jack Steele, and speaking for the Opposition were Jacob Bain, Rosa Dullaghan, Leon Mewse, and Ella McMullin.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:56) President's Questions

(00:05:48) Private Members’ Business

(00:15:06) Minutes

(00:24:59) Rules of the Debate

(00:26:46) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:28:17) Ryan Hoey, First Prop

(00:36:21) Jacob Bain, First Opp

(00:44:07) Nihal Bhatt, Second Prop

(00:51:09) Rosa Dullaghan, Second Opp

(00:58:26) Luke Coyle, Third Prop

(01:06:16) Leon Mewse, Third Opp

(01:13:01) Jack Steele, Fourth Prop

(01:20:35) Ella McMullin, Fourth Opp

(01:28:01) Questions from the House

(01:44:41) The Vote

(01:46:29) Announcements

(01:54:57) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The first ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Our Brains Have Rotted".

Speaking for the Proposition were Beth Lynam, Nihal Bhatt, and Rosa Ivory, and speaking for the Opposition were Luke Coyle, Mikayla Williams, and Henry O'Riordan.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:36) President's Questions

(00:06:09) Private Members’ Business

(00:11:28) Minutes

(00:21:11) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:22:28) Rules of the Debate

(00:23:53) Beth Lynam, First Prop

(00:31:37) Luke Coyle, First Opp

(00:39:17) Nihal Bhatt, Second Prop

(00:46:04) Mikayla Williams, Second Opp

(00:53:28) Rosa Ivory, Third Prop

(01:01:17) Henry O'Riordan, Third Opp

(01:09:33) Questions from the House

(01:19:29) The Vote

(01:21:13) Announcements

(01:35:56) Meeting adjourned!

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On Tuesday, 13th May 2025, at 19:00, 0G/074 in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's sixth LitTalk of the 176th Session. The event featured Diona Doherty, Northern Irish comedian and actor.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Ms. Doherty conducted by Jess Donohue, On-Air Deputy Head of The Scoop at Queen's Radio. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Ms. Doherty.

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A special binus recording of a gathering that occured during the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!

The House convened on Saturday the tenth of May 2025 as part of the 175th Anniversary Reunion Dinner festivities to observe a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of the Society! This recording documents what followed that panel and concluded the evening - toasts, many expressions of gratitude, and much drunken rambling!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A special recording of a gathering that occured during the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!

The House convened on Saturday the tenth of May 2025 as part of the 175th Anniversary Reunion Dinner festivities to observe a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of the Society! The panel was hosted by Secretary of the Society Trust Ryan Hoey, and featured Eternal Leader, Refounder of the Society, and President of the 163rd Session Paul Francis Shannon; Chair of the Society Trust, former Pro Vice Chancellor of QUB, and Professor-Emeritus of Education Tony Gallagher; and Outreach Officer of the 170th Session, Secretary of the 171st Session, former Vice President Campaigns and Engagement of QUBSU, and former NUS-USI President Chloe Ferguson.

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened as part of the 175th Anniversary Reunion Dinner festivities to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Queen's Prepared Us For Life After University".

Speaking for the Proposition were Jonny Finlay, Rebecca McMinn, Daniel Toft, and Olcan McSparron, and speaking for the Opposition were Matthew Sullivan, Cllr. Dr. Stephen Goss, Tailte McSparron, and Dermot Hamill.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Introductory video

(00:02:01) Order, order!

(00:02:53) The Eternal Leader

(00:05:03) Private Members’ Business

(00:07:40) Presidents’ Questions

(00:13:00) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:14:57) Rules of the Debate

(00:15:55) Jonny Finlay, First Prop

(00:24:07) Matthew Sullivan, First Opp

(00:31:58) Rebecca McMinn, Second Prop

(00:37:27) Cllr Dr Stephen Goss, Second Opp

(00:45:51) Daniel Toft, Third Prop

(00:53:45) Tailte McSparron, Third Opp

(01:00:16) Olcan McSparron, Fourth Prop

(01:07:48) Dermot Hamill, Fourth Opp

(01:16:57) The Vote on Speaker Ability

(01:18:02) Closing remarks

(01:19:23) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-third and final ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes the PSNI is Not Fit for Purpose".

Speaking for the Proposition were Gavin Booth, James Tourish, and Rea Thien, and speaking for the Opposition were Jon Burrows, Fintan Lawlor, and Jonathan Massey.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:36) Minutes

(00:07:37) Announcements

(00:08:17) Private Members’ Business

(00:19:22) President's Questions

(00:24:54) Speaker Introductions

(00:26:07) Rules of the Debate

(00:27:22) Gavin Booth, First Prop

(00:36:50) Jon Burrows, First Opp

(00:44:47) James Tourish, Second Prop

(00:51:25) Fintan Lawlor, Second Opp

(00:58:19) Rea Thien, Third Prop

(01:05:17) Jonathan Massey, Third Opp

(01:13:29) The Vote

(01:15:02) Closing Remarks from President-Elect Daniel Devenney

(01:21:09) Farewell Address from President Dermot Hamill

(01:24:27) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-second ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Trump's First 100 Days Have Been a Success".

Speaking for the Proposition were Jonathan Massey, Veronica Lam, Liam Harte, and Matthew Shanks, and speaking for the Opposition were Hugh Child, Jack Murray, Thea Karkera, and Noah Ralphs.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:32) Minutes

(00:07:25) Announcements

(00:08:12) Private Members’ Business

(00:14:55) President's Questions

(00:22:17) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:23:45) Rules of the Debate

(00:24:50) Jonathan Massey, First Prop

(00:32:28) Hugh Child, First Opp

(00:41:00) Veronica Lam, Second Prop

(00:47:51) Jack Murray, Second Opp

(00:54:32) Liam Harte, Third Prop

(01:00:16) Thea Karkera, Third Opp

(01:08:34) Matthew Shanks, Fourth Prop

(01:15:53) Noah Ralphs, Fourth Opp

(01:23:51) Questions from the House

(01:31:45) The Vote

(01:33:05) Announcement Recap

(01:34:15) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The annual general meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to elect the council for the next academic year.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:04) Presidential Report

(00:02:17) Constitutional Amendments

(00:37:54) Bestowment of Honorary Life Memberships

(00:43:03) Election for President

(00:53:26) Election for Vice President

(01:01:07) Election for Secretary

(01:06:38) Election for Treasurer

(01:20:44) Election for Internal Convenor

(01:31:43) Election for External Convenor

(01:41:11) Election for Schools Convenor

(01:51:02) Election for Events Officer

(02:09:14) Election for Social Officer

(02:18:45) Reopening of Bestowment of Honorary Life Memberships

(02:23:08) Closing Motion and Remarks by the President-Elect

(02:24:49) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Irish Times Debate Final hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The event took place on the evening of Friday the 23rd of February 2018 in the Riddel Hall, and was the first time since the refounding of the Literific in 2011 that the Society had the privilege of hosting the final round. On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes Ireland Has Failed Its Youth". 

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Prof Adrienne Scullion, Opening Remarks

(00:03:24) Calvin Black, Timekeeper and Literific President, Opening Remarks

(00:05:48) Janine Ryan, Convenor, Opening Remarks

(00:10:18) Mr Lord Justice Ben Stephens, Chair, Opening Remarks

(00:11:44) Sandi Ndebele, First Prop

(00:19:30) Niamh Egleston, First Opp

(00:27:26) Cian Leahy, Second Prop

(00:35:33) Daniel Gilligan, Second Opp

(00:43:29) Russell Nairn, Third Prop

(00:51:13) Lewis Shanahan, Third Opp

(00:58:18) Amy Crean, Fourth Prop

(01:06:21) Patrick Lavelle, Fourth Opp

(01:14:10) Kevin Brennan, Fifth Prop

(01:22:28) Rory O'Sullivan, Fifth Opp

(01:30:23) Aodhán Peelo, Sixth Prop

(01:38:10) Ronan Daly, Sixth Opp

(01:46:58) Convenor Remarks

(01:56:05) Paul O’Neill, Closing Remarks

(01:57:41) Announcement of Winners

(01:59:30) Meeting Adjourned!

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Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Irish Times Debate Final hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The event took place on the evening of Friday the 28th of February 2025 in the Elmwood Hall, and was the second time since the refounding of the Literific in 2011 that the Society had the privilege of hosting the final round. On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion "This House Believes Dialogue is Dead". 

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:15) Prof Geert Dewulf, Opening Remarks

(00:04:15) Louise Cullen, Convenor, Opening Remarks

(00:08:04) Mrs Chief Justice Siobhan Keegan, Chair, Opening Remarks

(00:08:33) Matilda Brewe, First Prop

(00:16:10) David Rattigan, First Opp

(00:23:40) Stéphane de Bairéid, Second Prop

(00:31:40) Rob Fitzpatrick, Second Opp

(00:39:30) Irene Kellegher, Third Prop

(00:46:57) Tom Francis, Third Opp

(00:55:42) Mary Woods, Fourth Prop

(01:03:12) Liam Boyce, Fourth Opp

(01:10:55) Annika Ramani, Fifth Prop

(01:18:32) Emer Nolan, Fifth Opp

(01:26:25) Coleman Hegarty, Sixth Prop

(01:33:44) Adrianne Ward, Sixth Opp

(01:42:04) Convenor Remarks

(01:43:25) Question 1, Martin Craigs

(01:45:36) Question 2

(01:48:26) Question 3, Tom Burns

(01:52:21) Question 4, Ryan Hoey

(01:54:17) Question 5, Olcan McSparron

(01:56:35) Question 6

(02:02:28) Question 7, James McAlister

(02:03:40) Question 8

(02:04:59) Ruadhán Mac Cormaic, Closing Remarks

(02:11:14) Announcement of Winners

(02:13:44) Meeting Adjourned!

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Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The annual general meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to elect the council for the next academic year.

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This meeting lasted approximately five hours and nine minutes.

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It contained two extremely improbable election mishaps, the most contested positions possibly ever, and one legendary game of Just A Minute.

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It has taken over eight years to edit and release.

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May God(kin) have mercy on our souls.

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Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:55) Constitutional Amendments

(01:11:41) Council Reports

(01:47:26) Rules of the Elections

(01:49:12) Election for President

(02:11:10) Just A Minute

(02:19:11) Election for Secretary

(02:35:39) SECRETARY CHAOS, IT'S A TIE

(02:53:42) Election for Treasurer

(03:02:56) Election for Internal Convenor

(03:10:07) Election for Outreach Officer

(03:19:07) An Omen of Future Chaos

(03:21:14) Election for Training Officer

(03:28:31) SECRETARY CHAOS 2, THERE WAS A MISCOUNT

(03:37:00) Election for External Convenor

(03:43:24) Election for Social Officer

(03:48:38) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A glimpse into the past, when five members of the Council of the 167th Session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society ventured onto unfamiliar territory and participated in the Queen's Radio Clubs and Societies Open Day! This delightful half hour of chat and banter took place on approximately the 17th of February 2016. Thanks for listening!

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! This recording was made on the 14th of April 2016 by the Literific's Tech Department as a favour to our good friends at The Gown, QUB's student newspaper. The event was a special debate on the 2016 United Kingdom referendum to determine whether or not the country should remain a member of the European Union, hosted by The Gown! The speakers were Elodie Fabre, Glynn Roberts, Lee Reynolds, Deirdre Heenan, Chris Colvin and Cillian McBride and the chair was Conor Houston. Rather than let it languish in obscurity forevermore, we thought we'd publish it here so that it can languish in ever so slightly less obscurity! Thanks for listening!

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-first ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Vote for Reform UK".

Speaking for the Proposition were George Farnon, Jonathan Massey, and Jay Basra, and speaking for the Opposition were Hugh Child, Taylor Cully, Noah Ralphs.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:33) Minutes

(00:05:45) Announcements

(00:06:35) Private Members’ Business

(00:10:32) President's Questions

(00:13:33) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:14:46) Rules of the Debate

(00:15:35) George Farnon, First Prop

(00:23:17) Hugh Child, First Opp

(00:31:00) Jonathan Massey, Second Prop

(00:38:42) Taylor Cully, Second Opp

(00:42:50) Jay Basra, Third Prop

(00:48:29) Noah Ralphs, Third Opp

(00:56:33) Questions from the House

(01:01:16) The Vote

(01:02:20) Announcement Recap

(01:03:40) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twentieth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Organised Religion Fails Women".

Speaking for the Proposition were Veronica Lamb, Gráinne Donnelly, and Rea Thien, and speaking for the Opposition were Tailte McSparron, Beth Lynam, and Ciara Swail.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:38) Minutes

(00:07:21) Announcements

(00:09:38) Private Members’ Business

(00:24:37) President's Questions

(00:30:49) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:32:24) Rules of the Debate

(00:32:54) Veronica Lamb, First Prop

(00:40:18) Tailte McSparron, First Opp

(00:47:55) Gráinne Donnelly, Second Prop

(00:54:33) Beth Lynam, Second Opp

(01:01:29) Rea Thien, Third Prop

(01:08:28) Ciara Swail, Third Opp

(01:16:10) Questions from the House

(01:27:23) The Vote

(01:28:27) Announcement Recap

(01:29:30) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The nineteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to host the annual Dufferin Competition for Speaker of the Year, and to discuss the motion "This House Regrets Western Intervention in Global Conflicts".

Speaking for the Proposition were Jack Steele, Elliott Dickie, Dhivyah Chandrasegaran, and Ella McMullin, and speaking for the Opposition were Beth Lynam, Henry O'Riordan, Daniel Devenney, and Matthew Spratt.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:34) Welcome by Prof. Richard Miles, QUB Provost

(00:09:04) Minutes

(00:16:19) Opening Remarks by Prof. Alister Miskimmon, Guest Chair

(00:20:21) Announcements

(00:21:23) Private Members’ Business

(00:28:36) President's Questions

(00:31:47) Address by Suzanne Martin, Special Guest

(00:39:46) Rules of the Debate

(00:40:46) Jack Steele, First Prop

(00:47:50) Beth Lynam, First Opp

(00:55:02) Elliott Dickie, Second Prop

(01:00:25) Henry O'Riordan, Second Opp

(01:07:15) Dhivyah Chandrasegaran, Third Prop

(01:14:56) Daniel Devenney, Third Opp

(01:22:28) Ella McMullin, Fourth Prop

(01:29:31) Matthew Spratt, Fourth Opp

(01:37:34) Closing Remarks by Prof. Alister Miskimmon, Guest Chair

(01:40:49) Questions from the House

(01:49:17) Thanks from Richard James, Special Guest

(01:50:42) Announcement of the Winners

(01:51:38) Thanks from Dermot Hamill, President

(01:52:33) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The eighteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Regrets the Rise of Online Activism".

Speaking for the Proposition were George Farnon, Noah Ralphs, and Ebram Salib, and speaking for the Opposition were Ella McMullin, JP Coyle, and Jack Murray.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:56) Minutes

(00:07:59) Announcements

(00:11:43) Private Members’ Business

(00:22:59) President's Questions

(00:26:46) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:28:14) Rules of the Debate

(00:29:15) George Farnon, First Prop

(00:35:58) Ella McMullin, First Opp

(00:43:14) Noah Ralphs, Second Prop

(00:50:17) JP Coyle, Second Opp

(00:56:21) Ebram Salib, Third Prop

(01:03:08) Jack Murray, Third Opp

(01:09:47) Questions from the House

(01:17:22) The Vote

(01:18:31) Announcement Recap

(01:19:34) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was a special Inter-Varsity debate in collaboration with the Trinity College Dublin College Historical Society. The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes it is Time for the Irish Government to Prepare for Unity".

Speaking for the Proposition were Noah Ralphs, Molly Mullan Haslam, James Tourish, and Ritvik Kumar, and speaking for the Opposition were Beth Lynam, Ella O'Neill, Jonathan Massey, and Eoin Connolly. Guest-Chairing for the afternoon was the former foreign-policy editor of The Irish Times, Dr. Paul Gillespie.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:15) Welcome by Adam Rainbolt, TCD Hist Secretary

(00:01:19) Introduction by Dermot Hamill, QUB Literific President

(00:02:30) Remarks by Dr. Paul Gillespie, Guest Chair

(00:02:58) Noah Ralphs, First Prop

(00:10:34) Beth Lynam, First Opp

(00:17:18) Molly Mullan Haslam, Second Prop

(00:24:26) Ella O'Neill, Second Opp

(00:32:00) James Tourish, Third Prop

(00:39:37) Jonathan Massey, Third Opp

(00:47:06) Ritvik Kumar, Fourth Prop

(00:54:25) Eoin Connolly, Fourth Opp

(01:01:44) A Few Thoughts and the Vote

(01:03:35) Closing Remarks from Dr. Paul Gillespie, Guest Chair

(01:13:23) Closing Remarks from Dermot Hamill, President

(01:14:11) Meeting adjourned!

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The seventeenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Regrets the Proliferation of Artificial Intelligence".

Speaking for the Proposition were Aoife McAuley, Michael Herron, Katie Ryan, and Jonathan Massey, and speaking for the Opposition were Tiarnan Smith, Elliott Dickie, Liam Harte, and Jonathan Deronja.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:28) Minutes

(00:08:12) Announcements

(00:10:14) Private Members’ Business

(00:16:29) President's Questions

(00:21:52) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:23:28) Rules of the Debate

(00:24:09) Aoife McAuley, First Prop

(00:31:51) Tiarnan Smith, First Opp

(00:38:40) Michael Herron, Second Prop

(00:46:10) Elliott Dickie, Second Opp

(00:53:55) Katie Ryan, Third Prop

(01:01:18) Liam Harte, Third Opp

(01:06:59) Jonathan Massey, Fourth Prop

(01:14:39) Jonathan Deronja, Fourth Opp

(01:21:44) Questions from the House

(01:30:27) The Vote

(01:31:48) Announcement Recap

(01:32:41) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The sixteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Éamon de Valera Did More Harm Than Good".

Speaking for the Proposition were Beth Lynam, Oran Lafferty, Ella McMullin, and Jonathan Massey, and speaking for the Opposition were Theo McDonald, Fintan Lalor, Ciarán Mac Dermott, and Sam Haslett.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:57) Minutes

(00:06:19) Announcements

(00:08:34) Private Members’ Business

(00:16:50) President's Questions

(00:24:19) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:26:30) Rules of the Debate

(00:27:29) Beth Lynam, First Prop

(00:35:13) Theo McDonald, First Opp

(00:43:43) Oran Lafferty, Second Prop

(00:48:18) Fintan Lalor, Second Opp

(00:55:06) Ella McMullin, Third Prop

(01:02:24) Ciarán Mac Dermott, Third Opp

(01:09:18) Jonathan Massey, Fourth Prop

(01:17:14) Sam Haslett, Fourth Opp

(01:25:04) Questions from the House

(01:34:20) The Vote

(01:35:36) Announcement Recap

(01:36:30) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! On Thursday, 27th February 2025, at 11:00, The Riddel Hall hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's fourth LitTalk of the 176th Session. The event featured Baroness Theresa May, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Baroness May conducted by Claire Dickson, former Head of The Scoop at Queen's Radio. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Baroness May.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:36) Vice-Chancellor's Introduction

(00:02:57) Baroness May's Address

(00:16:22) Interview

(00:38:41) Audience Questions

(00:53:02) Literific President's Closing Remarks

(00:56:01) Meeting adjourned!

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fifteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Means Test the NHS".

Speaking for the Proposition were Ryan Hoey, Hussain Bedair, and Beth Lynam, and speaking for the Opposition were Noah Ralphs, Jack Murray, and Jonathan Deronja.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:28) Minutes

(00:06:02) Announcements

(00:06:50) Private Members’ Business

(00:11:59) Presidents Question Time

(00:17:21) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:18:34) Rules of the Debate

(00:19:19) Ryan Hoey, First Prop

(00:27:00) Noah Ralphs, First Opp

(00:34:48) Hussain Bedair, Second Prop

(00:42:10) Jack Murray, Second Opp

(00:49:15) Beth Lynam, Third Prop

(00:56:46) Jonathan Deronja, Third Opp

(01:03:47) Questions from the House

(01:12:37) The Vote

(01:14:25) Announcement Recap

(01:15:10) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! On Wednesday, 19th February 2025, at 19:30, The McMordie Hall in the Music Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's third LitTalk of the 176th Session. The event featured Claire Hanna MP, sitting MP for Belfast South and Mid Down, and Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Ms. Hanna conducted by Claire Dickson, former Head of The Scoop at Queen's Radio. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Ms. Hanna.

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was a special Inter-Varsity debate to celebrate the Society's 175th anniversary which occured the previous day on the 11th of February. The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes The United Kingdom Has Failed Northern Ireland".

Speaking for the Proposition were Dáire Hughes MP, Jack Likely, Tailte McSparron, and Ella McMullin, and speaking for the Opposition were David Leahy, Peter Martin MLA, Eoin Connolly, and Henry O'Riordan. Guest-Chairing for the evening was the former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mark Durkan.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:52) Speaker Introductions

(00:03:38) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:05:08) Dáire Hughes MP, First Prop

(00:13:29) David Leahy, First Opp

(00:21:28) Jack Likely, Second Prop

(00:29:03) Peter Martin MLA, Second Opp

(00:37:12) Tailte McSparron, Third Prop

(00:45:04) Eoin Connolly, Third Opp

(00:52:07) Ella McMullin, Fourth Prop

(00:59:56) Henry O'Riordan, Fourth Opp

(01:07:09) Questions from the House

(01:26:32) The Vote

(01:28:17) Closing Remarks from Dermot Hamill, President

(01:29:52) Closing Remarks from Mark Durkan, Guest Chair

(01:33:25) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fourteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Not Have Children".

Speaking for the Proposition were Beth Lynam, Dhivyah Chandrasegaran, and Rea Thien, and speaking for the Opposition were James Kennedy, Harry Nicholl, and Tiarnan Smith.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:35) Minutes

(00:06:28) Announcements

(00:08:17) Private Members’ Business

(00:13:36) Presidents Question Time

(00:17:16) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:18:23) Rules of the Debate

(00:19:00) Beth Lynam, First Prop

(00:26:16) James Kennedy, First Opp

(00:33:56) Dhivyah Chandrasegaran, Second Prop

(00:41:56) Harry Nicholl, Second Opp

(00:47:54) Rea Thien, Third Prop

(00:54:42) Tiarnan Smith, Third Opp

(01:00:57) Questions from the House

(01:07:25) The Vote

(01:08:27) Announcement Recap

(01:09:07) Meeting adjourned!

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! On Tuesday, 4th February 2025, at 19:30, The Canada Room in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's second LitTalk of the 176th Session. The event featured Mike Nesbitt MLA, former broadcaster and sitting MLA for Strangford and Minister of Health.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. Nesbitt conducted by Claire Dickson, former Head of The Scoop at Queen's Radio. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. Nesbitt.

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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The thirteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Legalise Cannabis".

Speaking for the Proposition were Noah Ralphs, Grant Warren, and Sam Haslett, and speaking for the Opposition were Matthew Spratt, Tailte McSparron, and Jonathan Massey. Guest-President-ing for the evening was the Secretary of the Literific Trust, Ryan Hoey.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:00:55) Announcements

(00:04:00) Minutes

(00:09:49) Private Members’ Business

(00:15:43) Presidents Question Time

(00:25:16) Vote of Prior Opinion

(00:27:03) Rules of the Debate

(00:28:09) Noah Ralphs, First Prop

(00:35:47) Matthew Spratt, First Opp

(00:43:26) Grant Warren, Second Prop

(00:50:12) Tailte McSparron, Second Opp

(00:57:24) Sam Haslett, Third Prop

(01:05:18) Jonathan Massey, Third Opp

(01:13:07) Questions from the House

(01:23:37) The Vote

(01:25:13) Meeting adjourned!

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