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The UC3M National Debate Tournament is an intellectual competition featuring team-based dialectical debate, with successive speeches by each speaker (similar to a parliamentary debate), in which each team defends a position assigned by lottery on a controversial and current topic.<\/span><\/p>\n In recent years, Carlos III University of Madrid has established itself as a leader in the debate community in our country, thanks to the high level of performance demonstrated by our teams in competitions, as well as the meticulous organization of our national debate tournament<\/span>. <\/span>This academic year, we will hold the 15th UC3M National Debate Tournament on March 20 and 21, 2025, at the campus located in Puerta de Toledo, Madrid.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||35px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Registration” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Rules, Theme, and Judging Panel” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Volunteers\/Staff” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Would you like to help organize a nationally recognized event being held at our university? The tournament will take place at the Puerta de Toledo Campus on March 20 and 21, 2025. <\/p>\n You can participate in one of the sessions we’ve organized (Thursday, the 20th, in the afternoon, or Friday, the 21st, in the morning or afternoon) or take part in the full experience, which allows you to earn one elective credit.<\/p>\n Please note that your shift would be during the following hours: Thursday, the 20th: 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday, the 21st: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n If you’d like to participate but those times don’t work for you, please contact: sociedadebate@uc3m.es<\/a><\/p>\n Credit Recognition<\/b> Duties:<\/b> setup; serving as floor managers for timing and rules enforcement; assisting the organizers as needed; transporting documents and materials; observing the debates.<\/p>\n Registration:<\/b> Registration period: March 7 through March 18, 2025.<\/p>\n Go for it\u2014you can still volunteer!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”About the Tournament” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”How to Get There ” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]How to get to the <\/span>Puerta de Toledo Campus<\/span><\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cultura.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Logo-25-aniversario_horiz.png” title_text=”25th Anniversary Logo_horizontal” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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Important: If you want to enjoy the full experience and earn optional academic credit, be sure to register for the \u201cVolunteering \u2013 Staff \u2013 Full\u201d activity. If you can only commit to 1 or 2 shifts, choose the ones that fit your schedule. <\/p>\n\n
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