WSD Japan 2019
Winner
Emiri Elif Endo
from Sophia University
"Hello, I'm studying English Literature at UEA, and I love Norwich! I'll be talking about how I am a world citizen."
I am a world citizen
Participants
Saori Kon
from MRes, UEA
Interweaving 'World' Borders
Hello, I'm studying an MRes in Philosophy at UEA. I'll be taiking about what being a 'world citizen' means and how we can interpret the world - not only the world around us but also the worlds within us, and how we can interweave the two.
Risako Ishida
from Kobe college
People all over the world are all your friends
Hello, I'm studying Translation and Philosophy at UEA. I'll be talking about how people all over the world are your friends.
Nice to meet you all!
Kazuma Osonoe
From Waseda University
What is 'World Citizen'?
Hello, I'm an exchange student from Tokyo studying International Development at UEA. I'll be talking about what 'world citizen' means. I'm very proud of myself for giving a speech in my second language!
Yusuke Miyoshi
From MA, UEA
Mutual understanding in an Aging World
Hello, I'm studying an MA in International Social Development at UEA. I'll be talking about the future of caring for elderly people in an aging world.
WSD Japan 2019 Judges
Beth Derks-van Damme
Beth Derks-van Damme leads the Future Leaders project in the Schools of Politics, Philosophy, Language and communication at the University of East Anglia. She is a passionate advocate to give young people a voice and give them the insight, skills and confidence to lead on instigating positive social change.
Eddie Booth
Eddie Booth is an oration coach for the English Speaking Union. He has coached widely within the UK and abroad, working with the finalists at the 2018 International Public Speaking Competition, and has taught all ages groups, from primary to university. He is also the former President and two-time head coach of the University of East Anglia’s Debating Union and is particularly interested in encouraging young people from diverse backgrounds to become involved in debating.