‘The Schools’ Mace was such an enriching experience for my students. It was really lovely and very rewarding to see how much they’d enjoyed themselves’

Teacher Anisa Khan tells us what her students have got out of debate society and entering the Schools’ Mace

Speeches: how do you deliver yours?  

Do you have what it takes to deliver a speech at the grand final of the ESU’s Public speaking Competition? Do this simple exercise to find out!

All’s well that ends well - Results of the Performing Shakespeare Competition 2026 announced

Congratulations to our winners!

‘The IPSC helped me better accept my identity and to be willing to share that with other people’

International Public Speaking Competition alumnus and Honk Kong native Christian Suen tells us about the unexpected benefits of taking part

Accreditation success

We are thrilled to share that we have recently received Commonwealth accreditation

And the results are in!

The winners of the ESU’s Public Speaking Competition 2026 have been announced

Tips to help you take centre stage at the Performing Shakespeare Competition

The Performing Shakespeare grand final is approaching, and our judges are ready to be wowed. Before you take to the stage, make sure you know what they’re looking for…

‘It’s always less painful to lose when you understand exactly where you could have improved’

ESU alumnus and university student Saim Khan tells us what he got out of our Schools’ Mace debating competition and why he signed up as a volunteer judge 

St Joseph’s College, Ipswich takes victory at ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition 2026

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Ten tips for public speaking success

Our competition judges share their winning strategies ahead of the Public Speaking Competition grand final