by NISSDA Admin · 28 December 2026
Debate Season in Glance for 2026. A review of Team Northern Ireland’s WSDC and ICYD campaigns, squad development and debating activities will be added once the season details are confirmed.
by NISSDA Admin · 1 September 2026
The selection process for the Northern Ireland WSDC Team and Developmental Squad is now open. It runs in three stages: preliminary team selections online on 20 and 27 September 2026, individual assessment on 15 November 2026, and a residential camp at Queen’s University Belfast on 9, 10 and 11 January 2027.
by NISSDA Admin · 5 August 2026
Team Northern Ireland has achieved a historic second-place finish at the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship in Kenya, narrowly losing to India in the grand final by a 3–6 decision.
by NISSDA Admin · 15 May 2026
Team Northern Ireland at ICYD 2026. Team members, tournament details and results are awaiting confirmation.
by NISSDA Admin · 22 January 2026
After four months of try-outs and three rounds of selection, we are delighted to announce the Northern Ireland Developmental Debate Team for 2026.
