Subject : Invitation : 2^nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition, April 5 - 8, 2025, Bangkok, Thailand

 

Dear

 

We are delighted to announcement that the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific ( AUAP ) ,   in cooperation with the  Mater's Institute Development Academic and Seminary ( MIDAS ) , NIMS University-Rajashthan-Jaipur of India, and Siam University, Bangkok of Thailand will organize the 2^nd AUAP Student English Debate Competition ( SEDC ) , on  April 5 - 8, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand on four ( 4 ) assigned topics below .   Debates have a rewarding impact on student's skills and overall personality development . Such competitions mold student ’ s opinions and views on various subjects, preparing them to face the world successfully and professionally .   We encourage all students to participating in debating to experience these benefits and develop into responsible, articulate and potential leadership adults .

 

TOPICS :

1.      Is LGBT + inclusive sex education necessary in universities?

2.      Are standardized tests effective in measuring a student ’ s abilities?

3.       Is technology helping people become smarter or is it making them dumber?

4.        Can organic farming be a sustainable method of food production for the future?

 

The competition aims for contestants including the following .

·         Skill Development and Knowledge Enhancement

·         Improvement in Critical Thinking and Listening Skills

·         Confidence Building for Effective Public Speaking

·         Broadens One ’ s Viewpoints and Knowledge

·         Improved Retention of Knowledge

·         Enhances Self - Expression and Self - Esteem

·         Develops Research Skills

·         Enhances Logical and Clear Thinking

·         Acquires Critical Life Skills

·         Key Skills Developed Through Debating

·         Prepare for Future Academic and Professional Success

·         Reasoning and Evidence

·         Engaging Expression

·         Organized Thought

·         Highlight the benefits of cooperation teamwork, comradeship, and cultural interconnection

in daily lives

·         Encourage Teamwork and Collaboration and Wrapping Up

 

On behalf of the AUAP Secretariat, we cordially invite you to nominate contestants more than one ( 1 ) team to participate in the 2^nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition ( SEDC ).  Each team consists of three ( 3 ) contestants and one ( 1 ) Coach .   We welcome a total of thirty - two ( 32 ) teams to join the event on a first - come, first - served basis .

 

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and contributions to this exciting and enriching competition .

 

Registration Fees : Per person –

( Fees include hotel, meals, pick up and send off to airport services, awards, certificate and tour, gifts )

Members USD$550 ( Early Bird Until June 30 2024 )	Non Members $650 ( Early Bird Until  June 30, 2024 )
Members USD$650 ( July 1, 2024 - January 31 2025 )	Non Members $750 ( July 1, 2024 - January 31 2025 )

 

 Prizes ( Medal and Certificate )

Winner	Cash USD$1,200	Medal and Certificate
1st Runner Up 1	Cash USD$800	Medal and Certificate
2nd Runner Up 2	Cash USD$500	Medal and Certificate
Best Public Speaking Males	Cash USD$100	Certificate
Best Public Speaking Females	Cash USD$100	Certificate

 

REGISTRATION AT LINK : https :// forms . gle / x4E1Wwje8VR5iTx4A

 

DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION : February 28, 2025 .

 

Apply to become AUAP Members : https :// auap . org / apply - for - membership

 

For more information please contact the Ms . Supaporn  Chuangchid, Executive Secretary AUAP through email:[email protected] or contact  through phone, WhatsApp, Viber, : +66 85 768 7474