The Dialectic Society is a student debating organisation at the University of Glasgow and the oldest
The Dialectic Society is a student organisation at the University of Glasgow and the oldest of its kind in the world. It was officially re-instituted in 1861, though there exist records of the society dating back to 1770 and claims that it was established in 1451 in a Papal Bull. Whilst being an ancient society our goal of promoting and fostering public discussion within the university has remaine
20/04/2026
Exam season getting you down? Join us for Dialectic’s last hurrah of the year! An afternoon of sports, competition and fun in sunny (manifesting) Kelvingrove… it’s going to be litt. No better entertainment than watching a group of debaters pretend they’re good at sport, right? ⚽️🎾🏀🥏
13/03/2026
GET THEM OUT!!! 💀💀💀 This year’s Dialectic Board have reached the end of their term, and it’s time to get them gone, in particular our President, Sally Bean!🗳️
Ever fancied running for a position on Dialectic Board, or daring to serve another term? Members, join us for our AGM this Monday and you could be in luck!! More information on board roles are in our highlights and will be posted on our story shortly. Hope to see you there! 💜
28/02/2026
And the theme is… 🌙🌿🌘🎭
16/02/2026
It’s that time of year again!! Join us this March for our Annual Member’s Dinner, one of the biggest events in the Dialectic calendar. Get your tickets quick as this event is expected to sell out - the ticket link will be on our story and on the linktree in our bio shortly. More information to follow 💜
15/02/2026
“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
Interested in watching the Dialectic committee make a fool of ourselves as we try perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream? Join us this Wednesday night for quite the show!! Featuring all your favourite board members as your classic Shakespeare characters (as if they had drank at least 3 pints of fun each), it’s not an event you’ll want to miss 🎭
11/02/2026
*UPDATED INFORMATION* It’s the week you’ve all been waiting for… the week of Reftable Cup, the Dialectic Society’s annual public speaking competition! Could you be the one to take home the trophy? Come along and find out! 🏆🗣️ (taking home the trophy meant in a purely metaphorical sense; please leave these in our cabinets 😆)
08/02/2026
It’s the week you’ve all been waiting for… the week of Reftable Cup, the Dialectic Society’s annual public speaking competition? Could you be the one to take home the trophy? Come along and find out! 🏆🗣️ (taking home the trophy purely in a metaphorical sense; please leave these in our cabinets 😆)
02/02/2026
Was it Sally Dean in the Birdie Library with a debates trophy? Or was it Cameron Mackenzie in Hive with a bottle of VK? Join us this Wednesday for a murder mystery night at the GUU, and watch the mystery unfold 🔍🕵️♂️🔪🩸
Please note this is a sober social so drinking will not be permitted.
26/01/2026
The Dialectic Parli 2025/26 - This week is not one you want to miss 💜💜
19/01/2026
The GU Dialectic Society are proud to present our first student hustings!! We are lucky enough to have representatives from a variety of the University’s political societies this Wednesday to have a fun, Question Time style debate. Any burning questions, or just want to see the showdown? Be sure to come along! ❤️💙💚💛🧡💜