Category: News
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The Communication Skills That AI Cannot Replace – And How to Build Them at Work
Today, businesses are asking what parts of the work is AI leaving behind – and how do we make our people exceptional at those parts?
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A Review Of The Primary Urban Debate League Grand Final 2026
Don’t be misled by the size of the students – the Primary UDL Grand Finalists delivered thought and eloquence, far beyond their years.
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Debate Mate Secondary School Grand Finals 2026: Three Competitions, Three Champions
Three grand finals. Three world-class venues. Hundreds of students from across England and Wales who gave everything they had. This is what the end of the 2026 season looked like.
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How debating helps young people resist misinformation.
Media literacy lessons tell students what to look for. Debate builds the habit of actually looking. Here is why the difference matters, and what it means for schools.
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The more we automate, the more effective communication will define leadership.
As automation reshapes professional work, the capability that most clearly defines leadership isn’t technical. It is the ability to communicate with clarity, precision, and influence. Here’s why.
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Why communication is now the most important core subject.
Science, maths, and literacy are the curriculum’s foundation – but the skill that determines whether young people can use their education in the real world is communication. Here’s the case for oracy.
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The NEET Crisis Has a Communication Problem
Over a million young people in the UK are now NEET. The Milburn review points to system failure. But confidence and communication sit at the heart of it.
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Sign Up to Debate Mate Summer School
Debate Mate’s Speak-Up Summer School returns to Dulwich College this July. Four days of debate, public speaking, and confidence-building for students in Years 2–11. Book now.
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How Debate Mate is Creating the Leaders of Tomorrow.
The leaders organisations need in 2030 are in school right now. The communication and leadership skills that matter most are being developed by Debate Mate.
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The Leadership Skills That Actually Matter in 2026
Leadership in 2026 demands more than strategy and execution. Here are the communication and human skills separating effective leaders from those who struggle to get traction.