# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Manchester Novices 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Introducing Manchester Novices 2025! It's a great way to get started in debating at the beginning of the year, with a fun competitive competition that always has a great social. So make sure to get all your freshers to register. We will run the competition in person, in Manchester.
Team request form: https://forms.gle/SKAiViUVbWHKznRj7
Judge application form: https://forms.gle/U1CFoJgGQVuwMh348
Team cap: 36
Judge Rule: N/A
Reg fee: £40 per team
Competition location: University Place, University of Manchester. It is located in the city centre, a 15-minute walk from Piccadilly station.
Format: British Parliamentary (BP), 5 minute speeches
CAs: Andrew Chen, Lara Dragojević, Rob Fitzpatrick 
Tab: Wajeeh Maaz
Equity: Kiara Pinto
Convenors: Josh Hazelden & Lily Whitelock
Tentative schedule (UTC+0):
09:00-09:15—Registration (15m)
09:15-9:45—Announcements (30m)
9:45-11:30—Round 1 (1h45m)
11:30-13:15—Round 2 (1h45m)
13:15-14:00—Lunch (45m)
14:00-15:45—Round 3(1h45m)
15:45-17:15—Round 4 (Closed) (1h30m)
17:15-17:45—Tea Break and Break Generation (30m)
17:45-19:15—Final(s) (1h30m)
19:30-onwards —Food at social and winners announced
Click going/interested to stay updated on the competition. If you have any questions, please contact the convenors, via email (manchesterdebatingunion@gmail.com) or messenger. Alternatively, you can send a message to the MDU Facebook page, and it'll be picked up there.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-novices-2025/200028224834841
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 121

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: University Place, The University of Manchester
- **lat**: 53.466874750958
- **long**: -2.2338096218303
- **full address**: University Place, The University of Manchester, Yi Fang, Manchester, M13 9GP, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Manchester Novices 2025
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b98b16d3229ab152535b3aa889f17b4676764776ed4376e6c2564ecebabdddb7-rimg-w851-h315-dcdcd0bc-gmir?v=1764835964

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Manchester Novices 2025 being held?
  - **A:** Manchester Novices 2025 takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am at University Place, The University of Manchester, Yi Fang, Manchester, M13 9GP, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Manchester Novices 2025?
  - **A:** Manchester Novices 2025 is organized by Manchester Debating Union - MDU.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Manchester Novices 2025 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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