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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace debating competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand final of the oldest and largest schools’ debating competition in England and Wales. \nThe ESU Schools’ Mace grand final takes place on Thursday 7 May\, marking the culmination of months of competition between over 350 schools from across England and Wales. \nThis is a showcase of the very best young debating talent and an event not to be missed. \nClick here to join the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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SUMMARY:ESU Public Speaking competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the grand final of the English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition on Monday\, 1 June. \nAs the largest public speaking competition for schools in England and Wales\, the final will bring together some of the most talented young speakers as they go head-to-head at this prestigious event. \nThe event will be a celebration of dialogue\, creativity and communication – an occasion not to be missed! \nClick here to watch the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 25 June students will be taking to the stage at our Performing Shakespeare competition grand final. \nThe competition inspires students to express their passion\, ideas and imagination through the medium of performance\, while simultaneously developing fundamental oracy skills. \nTaking place at Shakespeare’s Globe\, the grand final will be a culmination of the best performances from young people across England and Wales\, following months of heats\, regional and semi-finals. \nMake sure you don’t miss it! \nClick here to join the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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SUMMARY:The ESU International Council Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite you and your guests to this year’s International Council Meeting\, to be held in London from 13-17 July 2026. \nPlanned to coincide with our International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC)\, the week will give attendees the chance not only to mix with other ESU members from around the globe\, but to experience our work first-hand\, too. \nThe programme begins with a welcome dinner at Dartmouth House on the Monday evening and includes a range of quintessentially British activities such as tours of London’s cultural landmarks and a theatre performance. The highlight will of course be the grand final of the IPSC where the best young speakers in the world take to the stage at the Royal Institution. Always an inspiring\, high-octane event\, it attracts a truly multi cultural audience and is a great example of our mission to build a more collaborative world. \nTickets cost £550 for the full week (plus transport and accommodation). \nTo register your interest\, click here. \nTo find out more contact events@esu.org. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-esu-international-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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SUMMARY:International Public Speaking Competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us alongside the best young speakers from all over the world for the International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) grand final on Friday\, 17 July! \nBringing together talented young speakers from across the globe\, this prestigious event is a celebration of communication\, cultural exchange and the power of voice. Finalists will go head-to-head as they showcase their ideas\, perspectives and speaking skills on an international stage. \nThe event will be a truly inspiring global showcase of young talent. \nClick here to watch the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/international-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, London\, England\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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