The Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society Recordings

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The seventh special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this occasion the House convened to hold the third entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by Lawyers Without Borders, and t...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fifteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Capitalism Has Failed The West". Speaking for the Proposition were Hugh Child, James Tourish, Maeve Gee, and Jonathan Massey, and speaking fo...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fourteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Would Rather Be A Traitor Than A Faithful" . Speaking for the Proposition were Leon Mewse, Lyra Morgan-Burst, and Luke Teggart, and speaking for the...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The thirteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Believes It's Embarrassing To Have A Boyfriend ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Luke Coyle,   Ash Kaur,  and  Jack St...

On Tuesday, 25th November 2025, at 19:00, the Chapel in the Union Theological College hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's first LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event was an ecumenical dialogue between the two Archibishops of Armagh: from the Catholic Church Eamon Martin and from the Church of Ireland John McDowell. During the event, attendees had the chance...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this occasion t he House convened to hold an emergency debate to discuss the motion, " This House Would Defund The BBC " and was joined by the student newspaper at Queen's, The Gown. Speaking for the Propo...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twelfth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Would Separate The Art From The Artist ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Ash Kaur,   Leon Mewse ,  and  Luke Coyle, &nbsp...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A special event held in collaboration with Victim Support NI and hosted in the Crescent Arts Centre, titled   Don't Hate, Debate! In late 2025, it appeared that n ew hate crime legislation was likely to be tabled and debated in the NI Assembly, and Victim Support NI's position was that new legislation should be passed in order to better support...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The eleventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Would Abolish The Monarchy ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Maeve Gee,   Emily Carter,  Flynn Nugent,  and  Ella M...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The Christmas Party of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  During a very festive visit to the House Bar on Botanic for Christmas Dinner, three motions were debated: " This House  Believes Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie ", " This House Regrets Christmas In November...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The tenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This particular meeting was the annual Godkin Newcomers' Competition, and t he House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Supports Complete Nuclear Disarmament ". Speaking for the Proposition were&nbs...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The ninth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This particular meeting was held in conjunction with the QUB Lore Society, and t he House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Believes Beauty Is Pain ". Speaking for the Proposition and representing...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The eighth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Would Love Thy Neighbour ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Reuben Cope,   Chloe Cotton,  Isabella Met,  and  Matthew...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The seventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Would Rather Be Feared Than Respected ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Rosa Ivory,   Luke Coyle,  and  James Tourish, &n...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The sixth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Supports A Single Unionist Party ". The meeting was guest-chaired by Baroness Kate Hoey. Speaking for the Proposition were  Peter Martin MLA ,...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fifth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Believes Masculinity Is Inherently Toxic ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Paul Cunningham ,  William Browne ,  Luella Coley,&nb...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fourth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Supports A Wealth Tax ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Eoin O'Neill ,  Tina Barghi ,  Maeve Gee,  and  Jack Murray,...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The first special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened for the annual Stormont Mixer to discuss the motion, " This House Would Vote ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Peter Martin MLA ,  Luke Collins ,  Ashyka Kaur, ...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Believes Love Is Blind ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Emma Jane Culleton ,  William Browne , and  Beth Lynam,  and speak...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Believes Degrees Are Overrated ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Ryan Hoey, Nihal Bhatt ,  Luke Coyle, and  Jack Steele,  ...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The first ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened to discuss the motion, " This House Believes Our Brains Have Rotted ". Speaking for the Proposition were  Beth Lynam, Nihal Bhatt ,  and  Rosa Ivory,  and speaking...

On Tuesday, 13th May 2025, at 19:00, 0G/074 in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's sixth LitTalk of the 176th Session. The event featured Diona Doherty, Northern Irish comedian and actor. During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Ms. Doherty conducted by Jess Donohue, On-Air Deputy Head of The Scoop at Queen...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A special binus recording of a gathering that occured during the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened on Saturday the tenth of May 2025 as part of the 175th Anniversary Reunion Dinner festivities to observe a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! A special recording of a gathering that occured during the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened on Saturday the tenth of May 2025 as part of the 175th Anniversary Reunion Dinner festivities to observe a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of the So...

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third special meeting of the one hundred and seventy-sixth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!  The House convened as part of the 175th Anniversary Reunion Dinner festivities to discuss the motion, " This House Believes Queen's Prepared Us For Life After University ". Speaking for the Proposition wer...