We are delighted to announcement that the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), in cooperation with the Master's Institute Development Academic and Seminary (MIDAS), and Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand will organize the 2^nd AUAP Student English Debate Competition (SEDC), on April 5-8, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand on four (4) assigned topics below.  Debates have a rewarding impact on student's skills and overall personality development. Such competitions mold student’s opinions and views on various subjects, preparing them to face the world successfully and professionally.  We encourage all students to participate in debating to experience these benefits and develop into responsible, articulate and potential leadership adults.

TOPICS:

1.      Is LGBT+ inclusive sex education necessary in universities?

2.      Are standardized tests effective in measuring a student’s abilities?

3.       Is technology helping people become smarter or is it making them dumber?

4.       Can organic farming be a sustainable method of food production for the future?

The competition aims for contestants including the following.

·         Skill Development and Knowledge Enhancement

·         Improvement in Critical Thinking and Listening Skills

·         Confidence Building for Effective Public Speaking

·         Broadens One’s Viewpoints and Knowledge

·         Improved Retention of Knowledge

·         Enhances Self-Expression and Self-Esteem

·         Develops Research Skills

·         Enhances Logical and Clear Thinking

·         Acquires Critical Life Skills

·         Key Skills Developed Through Debating

·         Prepare for Future Academic and Professional Success

·         Reasoning and Evidence

·         Engaging Expression

·         Organized Thought

·         Highlight the benefits of cooperation teamwork, comradeship, and cultural interconnection

in daily lives

·         Encourage Teamwork and Collaboration and Wrapping Up

Registration Fees: Per person -

(Fees include hotel, meals, pick up and send off to airport services, awards, certificate and tour, gifts)

Members USD$550 (Early Bird Until June 30 2024)

Members USD$650 (July 1, 2024-January 31 2025)

 

 Prizes (Medal and Certificate)

Winner	Cash USD$1,200	Medal and Certificate
1st Runner Up 1	Cash USD$800	Medal and Certificate
2nd Runner Up 2	Cash USD$500	Medal and Certificate
Best Public Speaking Males	Cash USD$100	Certificate
Best Public Speaking Females	Cash USD$100	Certificate

 

REGISTRATION AT LINK: https://forms.gle/x4E1Wwje8VR5iTx4A

 

DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION: February 28, 2025.

 

Apply to become AUAP Members: https://auap.org/apply-for-membership

 

For more information please contact the Ms. Supaporn  Chuangchid, Executive Secretary AUAP through email: debateauap@g.sut.ac.th