What is Model United Nations? Model United Nations, or MUN for short, is an academic simulation of the United Nations, that aims to educate participants in the United Nations, international relations and diplomacy. Participants take on the role of diplomats and represent various countries during simulated sessions and committees of the United Nations. Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic Simulation of the United Nations, aiming to provide an insight into the United Nations, international relations and diplomacy. Participants engage in the role of diplomats, representing various countries during simulated Sessions of the United Nations. Local as well as global conferences offer you the opportunity to make new friends and experiences. What is MUN Bern? MUN Bern is a politically neutral student society at the University of Bern. Since its foundation in 2008, MUN Bern has taken the key role of preparing students for UN Simulations with various workshops, guest speakers and lectures, enabling every delegate to succeed during international conferences. Furthermore, we are proud to offer an accredited seminar in cooperation with the University of Bern. We offer a Seminar (5 ECTS) for Major and Minor law students in cooperation with the Department of Public Law. Furthermore, MUN Bern gives students of all faculties the opportunity to participate in different MUNs around the world, amongst them are the famous and prestigious National Model United Nations in New York or the World Model United Nations organized by the Harvard University. Apart from having the chance to participate in various UN simulations around the world, MUN Bern also serves as a platform for students, who are interested in international relations, negotiations and world politics. MUN Bern offers its members various preparation workshops, lectures from supporting professors and speeches from guest speakers. Through the collaboration with JUNES (youth UN network Switzerland), members have the opportunity to participate in UN related events organized by JUNES or other Swiss universities. What does MUN Bern offer? MUN Bern is proud to offer a Seminar in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Künzli. In this seminar you will get an insight into the United Nations Organization. During 8 months, seminar participants receive coaching by experienced members of our association and professors of the University of Bern. Open for: Major and Minor students on both Bachelor and Masters level from the institute of Law and History of the University of Bern. ECTS: 5 Point
Evaluation: 50% 10 page written position paper, 50% oral presentation and participation at CapitalMUN
Important: Participation in the Capital MUN Conference is mandatory and your presence will be required at some of the scheduled events for the completion of the seminar. Our main events every year are among others:
- Kickoff Event (September 28, 2017) Get to know us and what MUN is all about and discover your opportunities! Meet us at HG120 at 18:15.
- Ice Breaking At this event we will get to know each other, have some fun and step out of our comfort zone.
- Lecture about the UN We will learn more about the history, structure and activities of the UN and Switzerland’s role in it.
- Rhetoric Workshop Being able to express yourself properly is important for every successful debate, therefore, Prof. Tschentscher will introduce the basics of good rhetorical skills.
- Conference Simulations I-IV During the semester, we will have several workshops and simulations where you will be provided with all essential skills and knowledge to succeed at MUN conferences.
- One Day Simulation This event will be an additional opportunity for participants to practice the gained skillset be- fore going to a MUN conference and to take away some pressure from our seminar partici- pants. We hope to have sparked your interest and look forward to seeing you at our events! For additional information visit our homepage or feel free to contact us at: Email: [email protected]
