Get ready for a high-energy, quick-fire debate where the sharpest student speakers from the USU Debating society – winners of the World Universities Debating Championship this year – take on a team of alumni and comedians. Plus, you get to choose the topic. Chaired by Dr Dominic Knight, you can expect clever arguments, unexpected turns and plenty of laughs as both teams battle it out for your vote.
Featuring
Dr Dominic Knight (BA '99 LLB '01 DArts '14), Podcaster, radio presenter and lecturer in Media Law, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Rob Carlton (BA ’09), Actor, director, producer and writer
Alex Lee (BA(Media & Comm) ‘10), Comedian, TV presenter, podcaster, actor and writer
Michael Hing, Comedian, radio and TV presenter, podcaster, and was the co-founder of Project 52 comedy room (2009-2013) at the University of Sydney
- Jack Story, Champion and 3rd best speaker the 2026 World Universities Debating Championships, best speaker at the 2025 European Universities Debating Championships, Deputy Chief Adjudicator at the 2026 Australian National Championships
- Jade Di Girolomo, Chief Adjudicator of the 2027 Australian National Championships, partial quarter-finalist at the 2025 and 2026 Australasian Debating Championships, top-10 adjudicator at the 2024 Australian Debating Championships
- Samuel Druce, Semi-finalist and 13th best speaker at the 2026 World Universities Debating Championships, grand finalist and 4th best speaker at the 2025 Australian BP Debating Championships, 7th best team at the 2024 Australasian Debating Championships (and Director of Debates)
Additional information
- No registrations required. Sessions operate on a first come, first served basis, subject to strict venue capacity.
- Once capacity is reached an overflow room will be available to view a livestream.
- Guests may begin queuing no earlier than 1 hour prior to session start time to avoid disruptions to attendees in earlier sessions.
- Alumni Pass holders will have access to a priority entry line. You will be required to show your ticket to join this line.
- Overflow room - Eastern Avenue Seminar Room 116
Accessibility information
- If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the Alumni Office in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Location
Eastern Avenue Auditorium
Overflow room - Eastern Avenue Seminar Room 116
Eastern Avenue Auditorium and Theatre Complex (F19)
Times
- 3–4 pm