United KingdomCambridge Union Society is the #17,083 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #1,093 in United Kingdom, with 209K subscribers and 29.6M total views across 1,713 videos.
Biography
The Cambridge Union Society, also known as the Cambridge Union, is a historic debating and free speech society in Cambridge, England, the largest society in the University of Cambridge, and a registered educational charity. The society was founded in 1815 making it the oldest continuously running debating society in the world. Additionally, the Cambridge Union has served as a model for the foundation of similar societies at several other prominent universities, including the Oxford Union and the Yale Political Union. The Union's membership is open to all students of Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University, as well as members of the public. Alumni of both universities in addition to present and former staff are also permitted to join. The Cambridge Union is a registered charity and is completely separate from the Cambridge University Students' Union.
Channel description
The Cambridge Union is the oldest debating society in the world, as well as the largest student society in Cambridge. It remains one of the highest-ranking competitive debating chambers worldwide, and hosts a range of speakers and topical debates each term.
Since 1815 the Union has been committed to the principles of free speech and of fair, open, and honest debate. Founded at a time when the university authorities attempted to restrict these freedoms, the Union remains the centre of controversial and serious debate within the University of Cambridge.
The Union has been discussing, debating, and shaping the issues that matter for the last two hundred years. Understanding how concepts work, challenging ideas, and having a frank discussion is the bedrock upon which our society is founded. It is the responsibility of the Union to ensure that these ideals are protected and nurtured for years to come.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does Cambridge Union have?
- 209K subscribers — #17,083 worldwide, #1,093 in United Kingdom.
- What is Cambridge Union's real name?
- Cambridge Union's real name is Cambridge Union Society.
- When did Cambridge Union start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in May 2011.