HKU English Debate Society

Thought this semester was gonna be on autopilot?
Same routine, same people, zero chaos?

Yeah… not on our watch ⌚️.
Applications are back open, which means a second shot at packed socials, subsidised international tournaments, and doing things that actually make your semester memorable 🤩🎉

If you’re trying to upgrade your uni life instead of just surviving it, link’s in the bio. Don’t fumble twice!

We are proud to announce that our members have drawn a perfect period for 2025 by capping off the year with this truly excellent performance at the recent Hangzhou Northeast Asian Debating Championships (NEADC).

🌟Yashica (L) & Amber (R): Open Semifinalists

🌟Kelly: Breaking Adjudicator

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your public speaking or master the art of persuasion, there’s a place for you to excel here at HKUEDS (Sem 2 recruitment coming soon!).

What a great run at Hit-U Online! 🎧✨ Huge congratulations to Liam for breaking as an adjudicator, chairing the Pre-Semifinals, and paneling the Grand Final. Incredible work and such a strong showing on the adjudication front 👏🔥

What a solid showing at MPWUDC! 🔥 A highly competitive online tournament with 20+ rooms and some of the strongest speakers across Asia. Massive congrats to Kelly & Abhay for achieving a reserve novice break 🥳, and to Anagha for breaking as a judge and serving as a panelist in the Open Quarterfinals🫶. Great work by everyone involved and we are so proud of the team! 👏✨

We wrapped up an amazing sem with our Superpass Dinner — a cosy send-off before finals 🌟✨. After meeting so many new friend this semester, it felt like the perfect way to close things out. Wishing everyone a smooth and productive finals season!you’ve got this 🤍🫶. See you next year!

A wonderful Saturday in the joint training with City University of Hong Kong, debating in Kowloon 🎉🙌 The vibe was electric, sharp minds clashing, and pure debating passion. Huge thank you to our friends from CityU for the invite🔥

And just like that… our Halloween Tram Party was a scream! 🚋🎃 From spooky costume chaos, lots of snacks, film snaps, and epic views of HK at night 🌃🧛‍♀️—y’all made it an unforgettable night. Huge thanks to everyone who hopped on board!🦇

Orientation Day = unlocked ✅
From chaotic icebreaker games to frisbee on the sand and a beachside BBQ feast 🍖 🌊 Thanks to everyone who came and brought the energy ⚡️ making debate look like a summer sport 🔥
Stay tuned, we’re just warming up…👀

Orientation Day = unlocked ✅
From chaotic icebreaker games to frisbee on the sand and a beachside BBQ feast 🍖 🌊 Thanks to everyone who came and brought the energy 🎊 you all making debate look like a summer sport 🔥
Stay tuned, we’re just warming up…”👀
Stay tuned, we’re just warming up…”👀

HKUEDS proudly presents our 2025-2026 ExCo! 🍾
Sweaty debaters, fearless leaders, ready to make waves. Get a sneak peek of them roasting in our reel!!

#2526

Thrilled to share about our incredible run at GDC 2025 — and every single team broke🙌

🏆 For our biggest highlight, Anagha & Celina were unanimously crowned Novice Champions! 🤩 Anagha also tied as Best Novice Speaker and swept Finals Best Speaker with a unanimous call.
🔥 Next up, Ray and
Arthur broke 14th in Open and powered all the way into the Semis.
💥 Justin & Justine followed closely, breaking 11th and advancing into Open Quarters.
👏 And last but not least, Amber shone on the panel, breaking as an Independent Adjudicator and judging the Schools Finals!

Huge congrats to the entire contingent for such a strong showing across the board!

🔥 HKUEDS’ next chapter? Halloween trams, glow karaoke & more. 🎤👻🚋🌟

Orientation Day: Sep 28 🍗