This House Believes F1 Is The Greatest Sport Of All Time

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-sixth 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 eighth entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by the Motor Club, and to discuss the motion, "This House Believes F1 Is The Greatest Sport Of All Time".

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LitTalk: In Conversation With Alex Maskey

On Tuesday, 28th April 2026, at 19:00, the Senate Room in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's ninth and final LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Alex Maskey, former Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. Maskey conducted by Luke Collins, Contributor to The Gown, the student newspaper at Queen's University Belfast. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. Maskey.

This House Believes Accessibility At The Bar Is Improving

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-fourth 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 seventh entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by the Bar Society, and to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Accessibility At The Bar Is Improving".

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History Book Launch

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The launch of the official history book of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society, "175 Years of Discourse at Queen's: The Story of the Literific" written by Trust Secretary-Emeritus Ryan Hoey HLM and President-Emeritus Daniel Toft HLM! This event featured an introduction by Ian Marshall OBE, a discussion of the book with the authors, and questions from the audience.

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This House Believes Fan Fiction Is Real Literature

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-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 the House convened to hold the sixth entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by the English Society, and to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Fan Fiction Is Real Literature".

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LitTalk: In Conversation With Edwin Poots MLA

On Monday, 20th April 2026, at 19:00, 0G/074 in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's eighth LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Edwin Poots MLA, Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. Poots conducted by Daniel Rankin, Deputy Editor of The Gown, the student newspaper at Queen's University Belfast. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. Poots.

This House Believes Men Just Can't Get It Done

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The fourth meeting of the Muriel Campbell Subcommittee for Women and Gender Minorities of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The Subcommittee convened to discuss the motion "This House Believes Men Just Can't It Done".

Speaking for the Proposition were Emily Carter, TBD, Maeve Gee, and Lyra Morgan-Burst, and speaking for the Opposition were Peggy Mimnagh, TBD, Rosa Ivory, and Cathán Hunter.

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Second Extraordinary General Meeting Of The 177th Session

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The second extraordinary general meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to elect the Vice-President and Events Officer for the next academic year.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:30) Constitutional Amendments

(00:21:49) Election for Vice-President

(00:50:57) Election for Events Officer

(01:11:17) Meeting adjourned!

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This House Supports Universal Childcare

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third meeting of the Muriel Campbell Subcommittee for Women and Gender Minorities of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The Subcommittee convened to discuss the motion "This House Supports Universal Childcare".

Speaking for the Proposition were Eri McCrea, Maeve Gee, and Lyra Morgan-Burst, and speaking for the Opposition were TBD, TBD, and EJ Culleton.

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LitTalk: In Conversation With Sam McBride

On Monday, 30th March 2026, at 19:00, the Canada Room in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's seventh LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Sam McBride, Editor of the Belfast Telegraph.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. McBride conducted by James Tourish, Events Officer. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. McBride.

This House Believes It Is Time To Copyright Your Face

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The sixteenth 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 sixth entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by the Intellectual Property Law Society, and to discuss the motion, "This House Believes It Is Time To Copyright Your Face".

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177th Session Conversazione Moments

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The speeches, toasts, and awards from the annual Conversazione of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society!

Chapters as follows:

(00:00:00) Host's Address by Ryan Hoey

(00:06:02) Poetry Reading and A Toast To Absent Friends by Beth Lynam

(00:07:39) Social Officer's Speech by Jack Steele

(00:18:41) Sláinte! the King! by Calvin Black (Partial)

(00:20:31) A Special Announcement by Bakaer Noble

(00:21:48) Society Awards presented by Jack Steele

(00:29:46) Presidential Address by Daniel Devenney

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Annual General Meeting Of The 177th Session

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The annual general meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to elect the council for the next academic year.

Timestamps as follows:

(00:00:00) Order, order!

(00:01:11) Council Reports

(00:29:39) Constitutional Amendments

(01:00:22) Bestowment of Honorary Life Memberships

(01:26:59) Election for President

(02:02:45) Election for Secretary

(02:09:45) Election for Treasurer

(02:26:42) Election for Internal Convenor

(02:34:31) Election for External Convenor

(02:43:06) Election for Schools Convenor

(03:11:47) Election for Events Officer

(03:27:14) Election for Social Officer

(03:44:58) Closing Motion and Remarks by the President-Elect

(03:48:38) Meeting adjourned!

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This House Would Be A Spinster

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second meeting of the Muriel Campbell Subcommittee for Women and Gender Minorities of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The Subcommittee convened to discuss the motion "This House Would Be A Spinster".

Speaking for the Proposition were Isabella Met, Eri McCrea, Cathán Hunter, and EJ Culleton, and speaking for the Opposition were Lyra Morgan-Burst, Peggy Mimnagh, Gráinne Donnelly, and Ella McMullan.

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LitTalk: In Conversation With Mary McAleese

On Monday, 9th March 2026, at 19:00, the Canada Room in the Lanyon Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's sixth LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Mary McAleese, former President of the Republic of Ireland.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Ms. McAleese conducted by Daniel Rankin, Deputy Editor of The Gown, the student newspaper at Queen's University Belfast. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Ms. McAleese.

This House Predicts A United Ireland By 2046

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The Grand Final of the Queen's Open Competition, hosted by the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! Debaters from across the UK and Ireland convened to discuss the motion "This House Predicts A United Ireland By 2046".

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LitTalk: In Conversation With Daniel Mulhall

On Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at 19:00, the Old McMordie Hall in the Music Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's fifth LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Daniel Mulhall, former Republic of Ireland ambassador to the UK, USA, and Germany.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. Mulhall conducted by James Tourish, Events Officer. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. Mulhall.

This House Would Decriminalise Sex Work

Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The inaugural meeting of the Muriel Campbell Subcommittee for Women and Gender Minorities of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The Subcommittee convened to discuss the motion "This House Would Decriminalise Sex Work".

Speaking for the Proposition were Emily Carter, Lyra Morgan-Burst, and Maeve Gee, and speaking for the Opposition were Ash Kaur, Peggy Mimnagh, and Rosa Ivory.

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LitTalk: In Conversation With Gavin Robinson MP

On Monday, 16th February 2026, at 19:00, the Old McMordie Hall in the Music Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's fourth LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Gavin Robinson MP, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. Robinson conducted by Claire Dickson HLM, former Head of The Scoop at Queen's Radio. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. Robinson.

LitTalk: In Conversation With Declan Lawn

On Monday, 9th February 2026, at 19:00, the Old McMordie Hall in the Music Building hosted the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society's third LitTalk of the 177th Session. The event featured Declan Lawn, creator and lead writer of the hit BBC television series Blue Lights.

During the event, attendees had the chance to listen to an interview with Mr. Lawn conducted by Katie Ward, a Contributor to The Gown, the student newspaper at Queen's University Belfast. Following the discussion, participants were given the opportunity to pose questions to Mr. Lawn.