Debating Matters

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Debating Matters is a debating competition for schools and is a project of the Institute of Ideas[1], associated with the libertarian anti-environmental LM network. It was launched in 2003.[2]

Topics guides provided to participating pupils include material from LM associated entities Academics for Academic Freedom, the Manifesto Club, Sense About Science and Spiked. Other material comes from sponsors Pfizer and Wellcome Trust, from industry associations and from free enterprise think tank, the Progress and Freedom Foundation. A recent project is the Research Councils UK funded Global Uncertainties Schools Network.

Individuals prominently involved include Helen Birtwhistle, Justine Brian and Tony Gilland.[3], all associates of the LM network.

Funding

Sponsors include the Wellcome Trust and Pfizer.[4]

Contact

http://www.debatingmatters.com

Notes

  1. Home page, Debating Matters website, accessed 1 May 2010
  2. About, Debating Matters website, acc 1 May 2010
  3. People, Debating Matters website, acc 1 May 2010
  4. Sponsors and Supporters, Debating Matters website, acc 1 May 2010