VUBMUN

The official FB page of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel Model United Nations team. 🧡🦊💙

Supported by https://www.facebook.com/deMens.nu What is MUN?

A Model UN conference is pretty much what its name implies – a conference organized to simulate the workings of United Nations bodies. Students play the role of delegates from a random country which is a member of the UN, and negotiate on a certain topic until they reach an agreement and are able to put forward for voting a carefully drafted resolution. Every year the VUBMUN team participates in several such conferences. The main event is the large WorldMUN conference organized by Harvard University at a different location in the world each year. Anno 2022, WorldMUN will be held in Tokyo, Japan. This year, VUBMUN will make the trip out to Japan, as well as to Karlsruhe for a smaller but not less prestigious conference, KAMUN - The Black Forest Summit. The team will also attend the LIMUN conference in London and a few local stimulations held in Belgium. For LIMUN applications are open now till 30/12. Check out our application form for more info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnhtL1WLiGXx_14p1hkGOFjJ-U6njuF06aNVMf06qx1-koWA/viewform

Through all of its activities VUBMUN attempts to reinforce the international spirit of the university. We provide not only social, but also academic contact with students and academic personnel of universities from all over the world. Also, we attempt to spread the interest and passion for international affairs among the student population. The team is selected each year during the first few weeks of the academic year through a process of application and selection through interviews. Please check the website : www.vubmun.be for more details. Aside from the main conferences, VUBMUN has been organizing its own mini-MUN conference at the VUB, CampusMUN, to give the general public a taste of a Model United Nations conference. This event is open to all VUB students, and is normally held in April-May. It has generated growing interest each year. There is so much more to say, but limited space, so we will conclude with the following sincere thank you to our faithful sponsors, Demens, Brussel Hoofdstedelijk Gewest as well as the Vrij Onderzoek club for their continued support. VUBMUN – Training Diplomacy at the Heart of Europe!

20/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!

The team will consist of a carefully selected group of VUB students. First you will have to complete a written application. People who expressed themselves thoroughly in their written answers will be invited to showcase this persuasiveness during an interview. These shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview, which will take place on the 7th of October 2026.

Written applications will open on the 20th of September and close on the 2th of October.

If you have any doubts or questions, come visit our booth at the last Orientation Day on the 18th of September or at the Kick-off on the 22st of September and we will convince you.

We are looking forward to your application! 🧡🦊💙

17/09/2026

𝗔𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 !

The team will consist of a carefully selected group of VUB students. First you will have to complete a written application. People who expressed themselves thoroughly in their written answers will be invited to showcase this persuasiveness during an interview. These shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview, which will take place on the 7th of October 2025.

Written applications will open on the 20th of September and close on the 2th of October.

If you have any doubts or questions, come visit our booth at the last Orientation Day on the 18th of September or at the Kick-off on the 2nd of October and we will convince you.

We are looking forward to your application! 🧡🦊💙

25/08/2026

The Executive Board — 2026–2027

Meet the Executive Board leading VUBMUN into a new term. A new year of diplomacy, debate, and ambition awaits.

Stay tuned for Diplomacy Team registrations. 🦊

Arslan (20), from Karachi, Pakistan, is currently in his second year of Business Economics at VUB. He will serve as Head of Trainings for VUBMUN’s 2026–2027 academic year.

Luukas (20) is currently in his third year of a BSc in Social Sciences at VUB and UGent. He will be serving as VUBMUN’s Head of Logistics for the academic year 2026–2027.

Stan (22) is starting his first master in European and International Governance. He will be serving as the Head of Finance for the academic year 2026-2027.

25/08/2026

A new chapter for VUBMUN leadership!

As of academic year 2026–2027, VUBMUN transitions from a three-member board to a six-member structure comprising the Executive Board and the Functional Board, strengthening democratic leadership and cohesive outreach.

Meet the Board
Back row (L–R): Dorsa, Victor, Nena
Front row (L–R): Luukas, Arslan, Stan

Stay tuned for individual introductions 🦊.

28/05/2026

Last week, we were fortunate to visit the Headquarters of NATO in Brussels. We attended a lecture on NATO and Finland’s role by Turo Mattila, Head of Political Affairs at Finland’s Permanent Representation to NATO. His diplomatic experience gave us valuable insight into the many layers of European and global security.

A big thank you to Turo Mattila, Ville-Veikko Pitkänen, Otso Kaihilahti, prof. Wim Vandenbussche and Luukas Pitkänen for making this visit possible.

22/05/2026

100 passionate students, two days of intense debate, all captured in one aftermovie!

This was CampusMUN 2026 🦊

Thank you to .nu for making this conference possible.

See you next at CampusMUN 2027!!

06/05/2026

As the person overseeing finance, sponsorships and communications at VUBMUN, Zoélie Prickartz Lewkowicz set herself a quiet but ambitious goal from the start: to leave things better than she found them.

That goal didn’t come from nowhere. Watching previous board members Sam Singh and Elias Sahlieh pour themselves into strengthening VUBMUN left a mark on her. She carried that same dedication into everything she took on this year, alongside her fellow board members Nena & Lara.

That showed up in the practical things first. She maintained VUBMUN’s longstanding partnership with Huis van de Mens Brussel while securing support from the VUB International Relations Office. This made it possible for VUBMUN, and therefore the university, to be represented at ParisMUN 2026 on the international stage. She kept the organisation visible throughout the year, managing the website and social media. She stepped up as Head of Academics for CampusMUN 2026 when it was needed.

But the part that will matter longest is this that she mentored two separate groups: finance and communications. She guided these “interns” and tried to build their confidence in sponsorships, financial management, and social media, and by her own admission, her goal was for them to be better than her once they’ll step into office.

Thanks Zoélie!

05/05/2026

Nena Mgbokwere served as Head of Logistics during the past academic year. Although she had to miss VUBMUN activities during her semester abroad in Toulouse, she remained actively involved by supporting the organisation remotely.

In the second semester, she gave her all to VUBMUN, taking on key roles as Head Delegate at LIMUN, Faculty Advisor at ParisMUN and Secretary-General of CampusMUN. As Head of Logistics, she played a central role in organising and coordinating conferences, ensuring everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.

In addition, as Deputy Head of Trainings, she supported Lara in giving training sessions for the main delegation in preparation for LIMUN.

After two years of active involvement, Nena has truly fallen in love with the VUBMUN community and it shows in everything she does. We’re so grateful for her dedication and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her!

A heartfelt thank you to Nena for an incredible year of dedication and impact!

04/05/2026

We would like to take a moment to thank our Head of Trainings for the academic year 2025-2026, Lara Butenaerts.

Throughout the year, Lara showed remarkable dedication by leading training sessions two to three times per week. She focused on public speaking skills, negotiations and diplomacy within MUN conferences. She prepared the main delegation for VVN MUN 2025, LIMUN 2026, and ParisMUN 2026.

After taking on 10 additional members for LIMUN, she organised and ran a dedicated training programme for all the delegates in VUBMUN at that time. With the help of faculty advisors Bassem Chakroun and Robbe Desmet, the three of them were on duty to support the delegates at all times throughout the LIMUN conference.

Besides being a faculty advisor in London, she also took on this role in Paris, alongside faculty advisors Nena Mgbokwere and Zampia Pantzelioudaki. They accompanied the delegates throughout their journey at ParisMUN, supporting them as they went on to win all five awards.

Lara also enriched our training programme by creating opportunities beyond simulations. Thanks to her efforts, our members had the privilege of learning from inspiring professionals such as Sarah Nelen, who shared valuable insights into the European Commission, and alumna Karle de Volder, who offered a unique perspective on diplomacy from her role at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

And her journey continues: Lara is now taking on the role of Director of the ASEAN Committee for CampusMUN, a testament to her passion and leadership.

Thank you, Lara, for your hard work, dedication, and the lasting impact you’ve made on VUBMUN 🧡💙

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