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Debate

The Debate Committee is where UPF Lund members engage in intellectual duels over the most pressing global issues. Through passionate arguments and sharp reasoning, participants tackle complex foreign affairs topics in a lively and thought-provoking format.

Feel free to join us at one of our weekly debate sessions! If you have any question, reach out to us at debate@upflund.se.

The Debate Committee meets every Wednesday, 17-19 in Eden 230.

You can contact us at:
debate@upflund.se

Meet the Debate Committee

Sofia Mina Pessina

Hi everyone! 

I am Sofia, Head of Debate and Board Member! 

The Debate Committee for me is not only about sharpening your analytical and public speaking skills, but also fostering a sense of community with like-minded people and discussing relevant topics. 

Being born and raised in Tunisia, from a Tunisian-Egyptian mother and an Italian father, I had no other choice but to defend my opinions as soon as I knew how to utter “googoo-gaga”. In a Mediterranean household, between your self-proclaimed-PhD-in-politics uncle and your I-have-lived-longer-so-I-know-better cousin, you better know what you're talking about – and better yet, argue exceptionally well! So as you can tell,  being engaged within the debate committee was the natural path for me. I might come off strong with my opinions if you look at me through the Swedish lens, but I swear I don't bite!

Michael Alexander Müller

Brothers and sisters,
My name is Michael, Head of Debate and Deputy Board member!

What really is our Debate Committee? Well, it is a place to debate of course! But what does it really mean to debate? For me, debating is not what we usually see on social media, elected officials shouting at each other or anything like that. No, debate is like a sport! It has rules, rounds and points. It is a sport for one of our most important skills: speaking. Speaking is something we do every day, but rarely do we think about how we do it. This speaks to me, as I was an awkward kid growing up. I was not particularly eloquent in public speaking, holding presentations or even just being truthfully convincing in those situations that really matter, be it in a professional or private setting. But, I kept practicing, trying, falling down and getting back up (metaphorically) and here we are! Now I have the duty and honour to give you the tools to become better at speaking! To prepare you for your private and public future! I am always there for you and looking forward to seeing you around.