Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:political_debates
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gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:University_of_Oxford
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gptkbp:alumni |
Academics
Business leaders Journalists Nobel laureates Many UK Prime Ministers |
gptkbp:controversy |
Political debates
Free speech issues Speaker invitations |
gptkbp:debate_format |
Parliamentary style
|
gptkbp:events |
Speeches
Debates Social events |
gptkbp:facilities |
gptkb:Library
gptkb:bar Dining hall Debating chamber |
gptkbp:founded |
1823
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gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:Membership_fees
Donations Events revenue |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influential in British politics
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Oxford Union Society
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gptkbp:impact |
Encourages civic engagement
Influences public opinion Enhances communication skills Fosters leadership skills Promotes critical thinking |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Oxford,_England
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
International media
National media |
gptkbp:membership |
Students of the University of Oxford
|
gptkbp:notable_event |
Debate on Brexit
Debate on international relations Debate on climate change Debate on free speech Debate on immigration |
gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Tony_Blair
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill gptkb:Bill_Clinton gptkb:Margaret_Thatcher gptkb:Malala_Yousafzai |
gptkbp:president |
Elected annually
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gptkbp:purpose |
Promote debate and discussion
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gptkbp:tradition |
Annual dinner
Formal dress code Guest speakers from various fields Inviting prominent speakers Debate challenges |
gptkbp:website |
www.oxfordunion.org
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Edward_Burne-Jones
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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