Overview
This event is open to all UoB students. By registering, you are committing to participate in the competition.
The following link will take you to our UoB Public Speaking Competition 2024 Information Booklet. It is highly recommended that you read this document before signing up as it contains important information about the venue, the competition format, marking criteria, schedule and much more. Click here for the booklet.
There are special prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will also be an 'Audience Favourite" Award. The top 3 winners will be voted by external judges who are experienced public speakers from a variety of different backgrounds.
Location
The UoB Public Speaking Competition will take place on Sunday 17th March at the Murray Learning Centre in Lecture Theatre UG07. It will run from 10:00 am to 17:30 pm.
The Competition Format
- Round 1: Prepared Speeches (all contestants)
You will be expected to deliver a 3-5 minute prepared speech on any topic of your choice.
- Round 2: Pitching Round
10 semi-finalists from Round 1 will be picked to progress to Round 2. You will be expected to deliver a 2-3 minute pitch on a random item/concept that we give to you. You will be given 2 minutes to prepare for this.
- Round 3: Table Topics Round
5 finalists from Round 2 will be picked to progress to Round 3. You will be expected to deliver a 2-3 minute 'table topic' (an impromptu speech) on a statement/quote that we give to you. You will be given 2 minutes to prepare for this.
Rules and Regulations
The University of Birmingham has a responsibility to support freedom of speech, and to protect the welfare of staff, students and visitors. Read more about the University of Birmingham's freedom of speech policy here:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/freedom-of-speech/index.aspx
Purchase a speaker ticket if you would like to compete.
Purchase an audience ticket if you would like to attend the event as a spectator.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on our Instagram at @uobpublicspeaking or please email us at PublicSpeakingSociety@guild.bham.ac.uk.