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The ESU is a global charity and membership organisation empowering young people through education, competitions, cultural exchanges and events.

The ESU is a global charity and membership organisation empowering young people to find their voice. Through education, competitions, cultural exchanges and events, we inspire confident communicators and future leaders.

02/06/2026

A huge congratulations to the winners of our ESU Public Speaking Competition 2026! After a day of sensational public speaking, one team and three individuals came out on top:

🏅 Best Team - Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (speaker: Jamie Williams, chair: Don Herh, questioner: Emad Haroon)
📢 Best Speaker - Charlotte Hagelthorn from South Wilts Grammar School
🙋 Best Questioner - Hamish Clarke from Oundle School
🎤 Best Chair - Ademide Adegoke from Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

This year’s competition was a fantastic celebration of oracy, with students speaking, presenting and analysing confidently on a wide array of topics from authenticity and performance, to success and individuality, and everything in between.

And, as always, we want to extend a massive thank you to the teachers, volunteers and staff who joined us and made this event possible!

Interested in taking part? Keep your eyes peeled, competition registration opens soon!

01/06/2026

Our volunteers help make our mission possible, and what better way to show that than with a few statistics! 🌟

Take a look below for some of the highlights 👇

31/05/2026

From competitor to mentor to judge, Giulia Chiriac knows first-hand the transformative power of public speaking, and we're excited to have her as part of the Public Speaking Competition grand final panel!

After becoming Romania’s ESU National Champion and Runner-Up in the 2024 International Public Speaking Competition, Giulia is now helping the next generation find their voice as part of the ESU Competition Lead team.

30/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Graham-Dixon as a judge for this year’s Public Speaking Competition grand final! 🏆

One of the English-speaking world’s leading art critics and broadcasters, Andrew is renowned for his acclaimed television series, award-winning journalism and bestselling books on art and artists.

29/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Russell Findlay, CEO of Speakers Trust, as a judge for this year’s PSC grand final on 1 June.

A long-standing leader in the non-profit sector, Russell has spent more than 20 years championing young voices through sport and education, helping thousands of young people gain the confidence to be heard. 📢

28/05/2026

We’re honoured to welcome Susan Acland-Hood, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education, as a judge for this year’s ESU Public Speaking Competition grand final.

With a distinguished career across education, justice and government policy - including roles at No.10 and HM Treasury - Susan brings a wealth of experience and insight to the competition. 🌟

27/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Anita Anand, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author and co-host of the hugely successful Empire podcast, as Chair Judge for this year’s ESU Public Speaking Competition Grand Final! 🏆

From BBC Radio 4 to bestselling history books, Anita has become one of the UK’s leading voices in journalism and storytelling, and we're so excited to have her on the panel. 📖

26/05/2026

A massive welcome to the teams who will be competing in the Churchill Room Public Speaking Competition semi-final next Monday!

These teams have worked their way through several rounds of heats to get to this point, and we're so excited to see them compete - good luck with your final prep! 🌟

25/05/2026

A huge welcome to the teams that will be competing in the Small Drawing Room semi-final of our ESU Public Speaking Competition, this time next week!

We're expecting a jam-packed day of public speaking excellence, and we can't wait to see what these schools have to offer. Good luck! 🌟

22/05/2026

Our hands-on CPD helps teachers to embed oracy with confidence. 🌟

Supporting the new education framework, our bespoke workshops empower educators with the tools they need to strengthen communication in the classroom. 🍎

Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=I6CKP9XD21o
Book a workshop: esu.org/CPD

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Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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