Zain Hussain

Find out more about ESU alumnus and member Zain

A Festival of Ideas About Speaking and Listening  

Tom Wright from the University of Sussex reports on the recent Uses of Oracy conference

Oracy comes first in Cardiff

ESU South Wales branch sponsors a primary school oracy workshop and competition hosted by Howell’s School in Cardiff  

Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls wins the Mace!

First-time debaters win the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition 2022

Public speaking competitions in the new age

Local coordinator Steph Thorne recounts how the East Midlands region’s hybrid competition got on

The importance of public debate

Following our first show debate of 2022, David Langwallner writes on why such fora are so vital

ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Top Tips 

ESU alumnus and Public Speaking Competition judge James Thompson shares his expertise

Sexism in schools

Elinor, a finalist in the East Region Public Speaking Competition in December 2021, delves deeper into the issues with Brian Cooke, Chair of ESU Colchester

Luise Ketel

Event and Memberships Coordinator for the London branch Luise enjoys volunteering for the ESU as a passionate supporter of oracy and non-profit work

Oracy in Bedfordshire

The Ouse Valley Branch of the ESU were delighted to host Professor Neil Mercer for his talk, ‘Why oracy skills are vital to children’s development’.