The ability to discuss and debate with people who hold very different views is not without its challenges, but having the tools, techniques and platforms to do so is a vital part of how communities can co-exist together. How do we collectively approach the fact that being a diverse community means being a place where a wide variety of conflicting opinions and ideas exist and are expressed?
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Balancing humility and conviction is the art of disagreeing well...
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Disagreeing Well on Diplomacy
3 July 2025 - Join us on UCL’s Bloomsbury campus for this interactive panel event discussing the topic: Disagreeing Well on Diplomacy. Are diplomatic institutions effective at resolving global crises?
Explore our resources

Disagreeing Well skills video series
This skills series is written and hosted by Mia Forbes Pirie, international conflict mediator, coach and UCL alumna. It covers what it means to disagree well, including useful tips and advice.

Event recordings
View recordings of past events under our Disagreeing Well campaign.

Additional resources
Whether you prefer books, lectures, TED Talks, or podcasts, these resources aim to guide you in fostering constructive conversations and finding common ground in the face of disagreement.
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Why ‘Disagreeing Well’ Could Save Us All: The hidden power of civil debate
Find out why UCL’s Disagreeing Well programme is encouraging us all to embrace civil debate as the key to solving some of our biggest challenges.

Disagreeing Well: 5 fundamental skills for open debate
UCL’s Disagreeing Well programme promotes respectful dialogue, helping people listen, engage, and challenge ideas without hostility – here’s how...