Oxford Union

The Oxford Union Society, commonly referred to simply as the Oxford Union, is a private debating society in the city of Oxford, whose membership is drawn primarily but not exclusively from the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1823 using the Cambridge Union as a model, and has since gained a worldwide reputation for the cut and thrust of its debate, proving a valuable training ground for many future British prime ministers. Its top members compete internationally against other top debating societies, and Oxford regularly fields one of the most successful teams at the World Universities Debating Championships.

See also

• BBC News article on Oxford Union
• History of Oxford Union's buildings