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Arrive
Come to a Monday workshop at Usva with no experience or membership required.
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Groninger Debating Society Kalliope
GDS Kalliope
A Groningen debating community with accessible workshops, regular sessions and a simple first visit.
Information can change quickly. Check the official club links for the latest programme before showing up.
Dutch & English on alternating weeksInternational-friendlyBeginner friendly — no experience neededEUR 25/year
Try the room before the membership
Two free workshops. Then decide.
The useful promise is concrete: show up, speak once, and find out whether debate is for you before paying anything.
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Try it twice
Use the two free visits to see the format, pace and people for yourself.
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Check the language
English sessions run every other week, so use the official agenda for the right Monday.
Decision guide
Should this be part of your week?
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First step
- Go to a Monday workshop and use the two free visits before considering membership.
- Check the official agenda first to find an English session if that matters to you.
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Good fit if
- you want to practise speaking, listening and arguing in a friendly format
- you are curious but have never debated before
- you want a weekly activity with a clear first visit
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Practical details
- Monday evenings
- Usva, Munnekeholm 10
- EUR 25/year
- English every other week
About this club
Useful now. Grounded in public club sources.
Kalliope offers a practical route into debating: start with a workshop, learn by doing, then decide whether the weekly rhythm is for you.
Public-source note
This page is grounded in public club information and official links. Event times can move, so students should use the linked club channels for current dates.