IX Pre-University Debate League CICAE - UCJC

First European debate league in English and Spanish!

The Debate League is a unique opportunity for students to train in public speaking and effective communication. An opportunity to foster critical thinking, socialization and entrepreneurship.

An opportunity to grow through debate

EUROPE'S LARGEST DEBATING LEAGUE

With more than 1000 students, with a simultaneous competition in 2 languages, with more than 40 schools involved and with an unprecedented deployment of technical and training means, the CICAE-UCJC Debate League has become the largest in Europe.

WITH THE BEST TRAINING FOR STUDENTS

We work to make the League as enriching as possible, therefore, participating students will receive on-line materials to prepare the contents of the question of each tournament and training in debate, theoretical and practical, at the hands of the best professionals of the Debate Club of the Universidad Camilo José Cela.

WITH THE BEST TRAINING FOR TEACHERS

Not only do we aspire to be the largest League, but also the one with the best level, for which teacher training is fundamental. All teachers and team builders will be trained in debate by communication professionals.

WITH THE BEST PRIZES

As a final incentive, during the course we will be revealing the prizes that will be awarded to participants, finalists and winners. A whole box of surprises to be announced in the coming months!

Participating Schools

Ambassadors

Silvia Jato

TV presenter and model

“There is no better word than the one that convinces you. Be yourself.”

Vicente Vallés

Journalist and presenter of Antena 3 News
“Just as Caesar's wife, in addition to being Caesar's wife, must appear to be Caesar's wife, in a debate, in addition to knowing what you are talking about, you must show that you know what you are talking about.”

Nico Abad

Presenter at Deportes Telecinco
“Remember that, as Paul Auster said, the key is “form and coherence, structure, rhythm and surprise.””

Esther Vaquero

Journalist and presenter of Antena 3 News 2
“Prepare your arguments and be ready to listen and understand your opponent's logic. To convince, it is as important to speak as it is to know how to listen.”

Fernando Ónega

Journalist. Contributor to La Vanguardia, La Voz de Galicia and Onda Cero.

"To speak is the privilege of the human being; to debate is to seek reason and, with it, to find the truth."

Jorge Gallardo

Co-director of the Communication Degree at UCJC and deputy director of Espejo Público.
“The best argument is the one you can't find on Google.”

Jesus Maraña

Journalist, Editorial Director of 'infoLibre.es' and political analyst in La Sexta, TVE and Cadena SER.
“The ability to discuss is a barometer of democratic quality. Principles and arguments are important, but knowing how to listen is the best antidote against sectarianism.”

José Antonio López Guerrero

Researcher at the UAM and Head of the Severo Ochoa Dept.
“There is no better word than the one that convinces you. Be yourself.”

Carmen Chaparro

Journalist, writer and anchorwoman for Noticias Cuatro
“We always communicate with an intention. Look for it. And then persuade - with all your weapons - your audience to think, feel or do that.”

María José Sáez

Journalist and news anchor at Antena 3
“Believe in what you say but don't think you are more than anyone else. Humility is the basis of communication.”

Raquel Martos

Journalist, screenwriter, humorist and writer.
“Communication is the tool that allows us to connect our brain and our heart with the brain and heart of another human being.”

Rubén Amón

Journalist and contributor to Antena 3, Onda Cero and El Confidencial.
“In the beginning, the verb.”

José Ignacio Torreblanca

Professor of Political Science at the UNED, Salvador de Madariaga Journalism Award
“Free debate among equal citizens is the essence of democracy. Your effort to improve your ability to debate and deliberate will contribute not only to make you better people and citizens but also to improve your country and your democracy.”

Marta González Novo

Journalist at Hoy por Hoy Cadena SER
“Public speaking, your vital and professional safeguard.”

Sonsoles Ónega

Journalist, presenter and writer
“The word is the only tool that allows human beings to explain their time.”

Manuel Campo Vidal

Journalist, sociologist and president of Next Educación.
“Debate is one of the keystones of the democratic system. The contrast of ideas is fundamental and is an antidote to authoritarianism.”

Lorena García

Journalist and co-host of 'Espejo Público', in Antena 3.

“In these times of polarization, words and calm debate must prevail. A good argument well defended and with great impact is worth more than any meaningless circumlocution.”

Katya Rocha

Radio and print journalist

"Communicating has nothing to do with talking. To communicate and reach your interlocutor you must be authentic, have empathy and listen. Know who you are addressing and do it with passion. But it's not just about what you say and how you say it".

Enrique Ruiz Escudero

Member of the Assembly of Madrid, former Minister of Health of the Community of Madrid

"From the idea to the word".

Adolfo Arjona

Journalist and communicator, director of COPE Andalucía

"At a time when Artificial Intelligence has fully infiltrated our lives (and our schools), it is essential to promote debate among young people."