The Norwich Model United Nations Conference 2017 will be a one-day conference in March 2017 that gives high school students in the Norwich area an opportunity to participate in debates on global politics and development. Students in years 10-12 will represent countries and debate current issues under UN procedures. The UEA Model UN Society will provide training and resources to prepare students. The conference aims to strengthen relationships between the university and local schools and educate youth about international affairs. It will allow students to understand the UN and different countries' perspectives, while developing skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and negotiation.

1. Norwich Model United Nations Conference 2017 (Norwich MUN)
Norwich Model United Nations Conference 2017 will be a one day conference scheduled
for March 2017 which will give high school students in and around Norwich an opportunity
to participate in exciting and informative debates relating to issues of global politics and
development. The conference will be open to students in years 10, 11 and 12 and we will
be looking to work with between 10 to 15 students per school. The rules and procedures of
the United Nations will be simulated and students will be split into various committees with
each delegate representing a specific country to debate current global issues with the
guidance of the respective committee chairs. At the end of the debate students are
expected to produce comprehensive resolutions to the issues debated. UEA Model UN
society will provide training sessions as well as resource materials to prepare students.
One of the reasons why UEAMUN has decided to host its first ever conference is to
strengthen the relationship between the University and the local schools and give back to
the local community by educating the youth on global politics and international affairs.
Norwich Model United Nations will allow participants to understand the workings of the
United Nations and the relationships between different countries as well as how various
nations perceive global problems depending on their specific social, economic and political
situation.
Our main objectives are to provide an opportunity for students to develop an awareness
and understanding of political and international affairs and diplomacy whilst simultaneously
developing other important transferable skills. The conference will provide students with an
opportunity to utilise their knowledge in areas such as Geography, History and Economics
and learn how to apply this knowledge outside of the classroom. Moreover, students will
gain an opportunity to enhance their public speaking, critical thinking and negotiating skills.
This initiative offers a number of long term benefits. Through participation, students will
develop their confidence and be able to realise their capabilities as future leaders which
will help them in developing their aspirations. The skills learned will also be an asset to
students and can enhance employability. Additionally, since the conference will be an
annual event, it will cultivate a strong and ongoing relationship between the university and
the wider Norwich area.
Secretary General Katharina Wodenitscharow
Deputy Secretary General Amanie Mathurin