Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The third ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Men Can't Be feminists".
Debating at Queen's University Belfast. Est. 1850
Monday, 12 October 2026
This House Believes Men Can't Be feminists
Thursday, 8 October 2026
This House Would Be A Misandrist
Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The first meeting of the Muriel Campbell Subcommittee for Women and Gender Minorities of the one hundred and seventy-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The Subcommittee convened to discuss the motion "This House Would Be a Misandrist".
Thank you and well done to all of our speakers! Congratulations to the opposition who carried the vote on speaker ability.
Thank you for listening!
This House Supports A United Celtic Kingdom
Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The second ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Supports A United Celtic Kingdom".
Thank you to all of our speakers and congratulations to the Opposition for winning the vote on speaker ability! Join us next week to debate the motion. "This House Believes Men Can't Be Feminists".
This House Believes Debating Is A Waste Of Time
Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The first ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Debating Is A Waste Of Time".
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 9 August 2026
This House Believes Alternative Culture Is Inherently Political
Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The twenty-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 ninth entry in the Grand Campus Tourney series of collaborations with fellow student societies, on this occasion being joined by the Alternative Society, and to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Alternative Culture Is Inherently Political".
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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".
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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".
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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".
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 19 July 2026
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.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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.
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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!
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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.
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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".
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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!
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, 21 June 2026
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.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
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.