Founded in June 1878, OUDS provides a forum for students of UoO to debate and discuss
Whether it's debating at the Business building, competing in national and international tournaments, drinking at local bars or attending BYOs, we can guarantee there's something for everyone at the society. Founded in June 1878, the Otago University Debating Society (OUDS) is the oldest student organisation at the University of Otago. We host regular events to promote debating at both the Universi
04/08/2026
It’s time for our third BYO! ⭐️ This time we’re headed to La Porchetta. Come along and show up at 6:30pm this weekend, you don’t need to RSVP. ✨
Please note that per DCC Bylaws you do have to purchase food, there’s a small corkage fee, and you have to share a bottle of wine between two people. Come along and enjoy the company of some great friends! There’s no obligation, nor expectation for you to drink 😊
03/08/2026
Club Night 3 is here! ⭐️ Come along, do some Officers Debates, and play some board games! ♟️
Again we at OBSG.19 in the Otago Business School 🏢
21/07/2026
It’s time to kick off Semester 2! ⭐️ This week’s club night is at OBS G.19 🏢 We’ll start off with an Officers show debate followed by the OUDS Annual Quiz.
19/07/2026
It’s the 2nd Semester! ⭐️ And we’ve got heaps lined up, scroll through and see everything OUDS running this semester. 🥂 Looking forward to an amazing year with everyone with some great tournaments and socials.🔥
14/07/2026
Officers 2026 is here! ⭐️ Otago’s DebSoc Signups are open now, closing soon. 📋 Check out the details, hop over to our bio and get signed up. ✨
04/05/2026
It’s Otago DebSoc’s 8th club night! ✨ Come along this Tuesday to come development, debate and hang out! 🔥
This week our development session is how to debate international relations. Our after debating social is Mafia. 🫶
As usual we are in the Otago Business School, starting at 6pm in OBS1.19 🏢
23/04/2026
Meet you 2026 OUDS exec! 🥂 Swipe through to get know the people running your debate society this year!
Your exec are a passionate team who help to make OUDS the best club it can be! 💙 If you’re a seasoned debate or perhaps just trying it out, we’d love to see at our club nights! 🎉
20/04/2026
It’s Otago DebSoc’s 6th club night! Come along this Tuesday to come development, debate and hang out! ✨
This week our development session is how to break about a motion in prep. Our after debating social is bingo night! 💭
As usual we are in the Otago Business School, starting at 6pm in OBS1.19 🏢
13/04/2026
Club nightttttt is back on! ✨ Hope you enjoyed your break and we wait to see y’all this arvo!
Club nights are at Otago Business School, in OBS1.19 starting at 6pm!
13/04/2026
Claytons, the best debating tournament in the country, is here! ✨ Signs up close soon so get before it closes!!! ⏰
Swipe through to learn more about this iconic OUDS tournament, the best tournament in the country! 🇳🇿
Questions? Drop us a comment, dm, or swing by our club nights! More info about what to expect and what to bring will be dropping soon. ✉️