‘Seeing so many young, bright minds find a stage to voice their opinions reminded me of the importance of the ESU at a local, grassroots level’
There is no one-size-fits-all model for the national competitions that feed into the IPSC. Here, we catch up with Malta to find out what drives them, how contests run and the challenges and highlights involved.
‘What I really love is watching the young people grow in confidence’
Over the years Anthony Harris has helped the ESU in more ways than one could ever imagine - from filming the finals of our competitions to laying cables in Dartmouth House. Here, he tells consultant editor Natasha Goodfellow why we're a cause so close to his heart
Memories of my year in England
Ken McDonald shares his memories of his Secondary School Exchange to Christ’s Hospital in 1950
‘We never thought we’d make it this far‘
All teams in Mace have achieved great things but, this year, we discovered one had made it to the grand finals almost entirely of their own volition
‘I knew we’d be in for a treat’
George-Håkon Benson, Director of Debating and Public Speaking at City of London School for Girls, tells us why he brought his Year 7 & 8 students to watch the Grand Final of our International Public Speaking Competition 2025
‘In a world of roaring conformity, the most radical act is to stay yourself’
An Impassioned Address: 2024 ESU International Public Speaking Competition winner Mickael Naouri speaks at the House of Lords
How to give the best speech of your life
Four national winners from our International Public Speaking Competition share the tips and tricks that drove them to success
Watching students develop through just one year of ESU Competitions
A journey of a thousand miles begins with... three ESU competitions!
HRH Princess Anne becomes our Patron
We are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has graciously accepted the role of Patron for the English-Speaking Union
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