Samvaad, the Debate and MUN club of IIST, is a dynamic community of vibrant individ- uals. Samvaad aims at fostering fearless expression, lively discourse and critical thinking skills for the holistic growth of students. Club activities consist of a blend of debating formats, notably British parliamentary, Indian parliamentary, Presidential and Informals to keep sessions interesting and fresh for all. Fun sessions and informals lighten up the mood and engage in open discussions free from constraints. The flagship event of Samvaad is the IIST-MUN where students across the country participate and test their mettle against the best. Samvaad also hosts a plethora of mock MUNs and workshops...
Samvaad, the Debate and MUN club of IIST, is a dynamic community of vibrant individ- uals. Samvaad aims at fostering fearless expression, lively discourse and critical thinking skills for the holistic growth of students. Club activities consist of a blend of debating formats, notably British parliamentary, Indian parliamentary, Presidential and Informals to keep sessions interesting and fresh for all. Fun sessions and informals lighten up the mood and engage in open discussions free from constraints. The flagship event of Samvaad is the IIST-MUN where students across the country participate and test their mettle against the best. Samvaad also hosts a plethora of mock MUNs and workshops to familiarise and elevate the skills of the student community. Samvaad also conducts workshops for budding minds from schools to develop their soft-skills.
Objectives
- Develop Critical Thinking: Foster analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate diverse perspectives.
- Promote Global Awareness: Build confidence in public speaking, negotiation, and persuasive writing.
- Build Diplomacy Skills: Improve negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Encourage Teamwork and Leadership: Increase knowledge of current affairs and the workings of global organizations.
Contact Details
Faculty Coordinator
- Prof. Shaijumon C S Department of Humanities shaiju@iist.ac.in Phone: 04712568674
Student Coordinators
- President Suryadev Jalan B.Tech 2023, Aerospace Engineering suryadevjalan04@gmail.com Phone: 6378204243
Student Coordinators
- Secretary Anshul Salve B.Tech 2024, Aerospace Engineering anshulsalve11@gmail.com
Student Coordinators
- Session Coordinator Aditya Mohanty B.Tech 2024, Aerospace Engineering
- Session Coordinator Harihar Sharma B.Tech 2024, Aerospace Engineering
Student Coordinators
- Creatives Coordinator Niranjan Patil B.Tech 2024, Aerospace Engineering
Student Coordinators
- Social Outreach Coordinator Sudev Subrahmanian B.Tech 2024, Electronics and Communi- cation Engineering
Student Coordinators
- Former President and Mentor Lohitha Kruthika B.Tech 2022, Electronics and Communi- cation Engineering
Activities
Date:
12 Feb 2025
- Weekly debate and discussion sessions.
- Internal competitions such as Parliamentary Debates and Extempore.
- Workshops and mentorship programs on debating techniques and rhetoric.
- Collaborations with other clubs and institutions for inter-collegiate events.
- Hosting flagship MUN for the 12th time in Feb, 2025.
Here are a few snapshots from our recent debate sessions, competitions, and workshops that highlight the vibrant and engaging atmosphere of the Debate Club at IIST.
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The club is open to all students of IIST. Members are encouraged to participate regularly in sessions and events to hone their skills and contribute to the club’s vibrant intellectual environment.
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