Embryonic Stem Cell Debate - Monday 22nd of February - UCC Boole 4 - 19.30

For our third debate of the year, we will be joining with the UCC Science Society,
for a debate on the topic of Embryonic Stem Cells and whether or not we
should allow this type of stem cell research to go ahead.

For more info contact Claire @ events@uccphilosoph.com

Irish Mace Results and Semi-Final

First off, congratulations to John Beechinor, our External Vice-Auditor, and Kieran
Murphy, our Society Archivist, on getting through to the semi-finals of the Irish Mace!

Secondly, the UCC Philosoph is proud to announce that we will be hosting one of the
semi-finals of the Irish Mace, here in UCC. The semi-final will take place in the Council
Chambers of UCC at 19.00 on Wednesday the 24th of February.

The motion is: "TTHW ban those under the age of 18 from attending religious
services and receiving instruction in religious practices and beliefs."


For more info contact John @ competitive@uccphilosoph.com

First Year Rep and SPC

The SPC is still looking for any and all enthusiastic members who want to
become a bigger part of the Philosoph. Any and all are welcome to join.

The SPC is currently working on it's debate of the year, and are having a
meeting this Tuesday in the Student's Centre at 18.30 for all those who
want to help out, If you are interested in helping out or taking part
then be sure to contact Marie Dromey, our first year representative.



For more info contact Marie @ 1styearrep@uccphilosoph.com

Questions and Answers House Meeting

Press Release

To whom it may concern,

Just a quick note from UCC's Philosophical Society on a matter we thought may interest you. Please do also pass along the word to any interested colleagues.

Next Monday, the 25th of January we will be hosting a house meeting, in which we have invited speakers from all the major political parties to be a part of. The house meeting will be based on RTÉ'S Questions and Answers, and the house meeting will follow a similar format to the show. The special guest host for the evening will be Newstalk's Marc Coleman. Here are a list of speakers confirmed thus far:

Green Party - Sen. Dan Boyle
Labour - Alan Kelly MEP
Socialist Party - Cllr. Mick Barry

Others speakers are to be confirmed, we will give you more details as we have them.

Amongst topics up for discussion will include the current financial crisis, the civil partnership bill and the possible reintroduction of college fees.

We shall be having this debate, this coming Monday the 25th of January, in Boole 1 in the Boole Basement in UCC, at 19.30.

Feel free to contact me for anymore information, by replying to this e-mail, or by contacting our Internal Vice-Auditor, Claire O' Sullivan Greene at events@uccphilosoph.com.

Many thanks,

Emmet Curtin

UCC Philosoph at Worlds - Break

Unfortunately, none of the UCC Philosophical Society or UCC Law Society teams managed to break in Worlds. Commiserations to them, but they did a brilliant job of representing UCC in the largest student debating competition in the world. The UCC Law Society judges did not break either, however congratulations to Deirdre Milner of the UCC Philosoph who managed to break as a judge.

Well done guys and enjoy your time in Turkey!