So I Hitchhiked Home from a Tournament in Poland
The idea came from a conversation a month before the Poznań Open, about hitchhiking after tournaments. Cheap travel, different experience – why not? When my fellow DK Wien member Chris and I announced in the WhatsApp group that we were hitchhiking home rather than taking the bus, the responses ranged from “you’ll be murdered” to […]
Not Taking It Too Seriously: A Surprisingly Effective Debate Strategy (Vienna Novice Cup 2026)
On the 21st March 2026, my teammate Lovis and I participated in the Vienna Novice Cup. This was our second fresher tournament, so any illusions of us being pretty good debaters and teaching these other kids a lesson have already been shattered by reality. Thus, we lowered our expectations to rock bottom, and looked forward […]
Debate Training in the 2026/27 Winter Term
A new semester is rolling around, and so is another round of weekly debate trainings. If you want to sharpen your public speaking, learn how to build watertight arguments and meet cool new people and grab pizza after practice, you’re in the right place. (Can’t wait until October? You’re welcome to drop by early. Join […]
EXTRA TRAINING for WGM (Women and Gender Minorities)
When? Tuesday(!), 16th June at 18:00Where? TC 4.05, WU Women and gender minorities can sometimes encounter different challenges in competitive environments like debating. Thus, we provide an additional space to build confidence, strengthen debating skills and connect with others. Get ready for the first WGM training for DK Wien held by Marina Kojic (DCA at […]
Debate Training in the 2026 Summer Term
Ready to pick up a cool hobby in the upcoming term? Excited to meet new interesting people you can share a pizza with or two? Curious about how to construct convincing arguments and practice your public speaking skills? We got you covered! In the summer term 2026, we’ll be having another round of awesome weekly […]
Debate Training in the 2025/26 Winter Term
A new term is just around the corner – and with it comes another round of awesome weekly debate trainings! If you want to practice your public speaking skills, learn how to construct convincing arguments or simply want to meet new cool people and stick around for pizza, look no further! Kick-off event As usual, […]