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Upcoming events in English-Speaking Union

ESU Alumni network: connections evening

ESU Social
English-Speaking Union

Have you ever taken part in an ESU programme? Would you like to meet and mingle with others who have had similar experiences? Join us for the launch of our new alumni network on Tuesday, 12 November at Dartmouth House for an evening of lively conversation. Here at the ESU…

ESU Schools' Mace competition volunteer judge training

English-Speaking Union

In anticipation of our best-ever competition season yet, we’re inviting volunteers to join us at Dartmouth House for a fun in-person training session to get you in the zone! Come and meet both new and experienced ESU volunteer judges to learn more about the Mace debating competition and what it…

ESU Churchill-Public Speaking Competition volunteer judge training

English-Speaking Union

In anticipation of our best-ever competition season yet, we’re inviting volunteers to join us at Dartmouth House for a fun in-person training session to get you in the zone! Come and meet both new and experienced ESU volunteer judges to learn more about the Churchill-Public Speaking competition and what it…

ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture and Dinner with guest of honour The Rt Hon. the Lord Patten of Barnes KG CH

ESU Social
English-Speaking Union

The English-Speaking Union is delighted to invite members, alumni and their guests to attend this year’s Evelyn Wrench Lecture and Dinner.   The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by our annual lecture, delivered by Lord Patten, former Governor of Hong Kong and until recently Chancellor…

The ESU International Council Meeting 2024

ESU Education, ESU Oracy, ESU Social
English-Speaking Union

We are pleased to invite all international delegates and guests to the International Council Meeting (ICM) in Cleveland, Ohio. ESU US is honoured to host this year’s ICM, during which international delegates from across the globe will come together to engage in exciting and lively discussions over the three days.

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