Welcome to the Univeristy of Essex Model UN Society!!!

In Model United Nations we simulate different councils of the United Nations (e.g. Security Council, Human Rights Council). The  debates aim to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In Model UN, participants take on roles as foreign diplomats and present their position on a current political topic. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems.

Model UN is all about learning negotiation and diplomatic skills, learning about current events, attending MUN conferences held at other universities, and the functions of UN and, alternatively, how it does not function. And of course about meeting people and having a lot of fun in the process.                                                             If you have any questions please don't hesitate to e-mail munsoc@essex.ac.uk.

If you are intrigued why not come by one of our meetings every TUESDAY at 7pm in LTB1!! 

 

The newly elected Executive Commitee for the 2011-2012 Academic Year is as follows:

President: Guillermo Serra - gserra@essex.ac.uk

Vice-President: Anna Wienhues - awienh@essex.ac.uk 

Secretary: Lavinia Ferne - lferne@essex.ac.uk

Treasurer: Andreea Raducanu - arradu@essex.ac.uk

There are many positions still available in this year's Executive Committee. If you'd like to get involved e-mail munsoc@essex.ac.uk  for details!

 

Activities 2010/2011

 

Weekly Meetings:

? MUN Rules of Procedures for all levels

? Chairing Workshops

? Negotiation/ Speech Writing Workshops

? Careers in International Organisations? Workshop 

Street MUN Project:

? Model UN in Local Schools

? Model UN Training for High Schools

? Workshops on UN Issues for Children 

External Conferences:

?Nottingham Model United Nations- 12-15 November

? Bonn International Model United Nations, 29th November - 3rd December 2010

? London International Model United Nations, 11th – 13th February 2011

? National Model United Nations - New York, 17th – 23rd April 2011

 Socials

? International Food Nights

? International Celebration Parties

? Baking Socials

? Film Nights

 MUNEX 2011

? Essex International Model United Nations: For more information on our very own conference here at Essex visit www.munex.org 

                                                          
The Society welcomes all students and staff at the advertised membership below. Non-students and students at other institutions should contact the Sports and Societies Office (sportsandsocs@essex.ac.uk) for details on how to join.

To sign up as a member of this club please ensure that you have first registered to www.essexstudent.com and click on the membership payment icon (add to basket) at the bottom of the page, then you can pay via Debit or Credit Card through the online payment system. Alternatively you can sign up as a member of this club by enquiring at the Students' Union Reception by providing your PRID number on your student card.

See you at the next meeting!!