Between the 21st and 23rd of February, #TeamLSE made the long and treacherous journey to the London International Model United Nations Conference. While home comforts may have played their role (this year’s #TeamLSE ManMUN delegation would certainly say so), our success was undoubtedly down to the hard work of all delegates – which certainly paid off, with a truly outstanding awards list, and the conservation of our Best Small Delegation award.
Read MoreBetween the 29th of November and the 1st of December, #TeamLSE took the more scenic bus route to Nottingham for NottsMUN 2019. Arriving in the city centre (alongside our friends from across the Strand), we had a quick turnaround before registration, so explored the local culture and visited the very memorable ‘Amazing Thai Café’, which certainly lived up to its name with noodles for the shocking price of £2.50.
Read MoreOn November 8th to 10th, TeamLSE embarked on the 25th session of Cambridge International Model United Nations Conference (CUIMUN), one of the most prestigious conferences in The UK held at various colleges across the University of Cambridge. With nine delegates and two chairs heading to the quaint town of Cambridge for a weekend of fiery debates, this was a first conference for many attending freshers.
Read MoreTravelling to a place like Oxford is always a mesmerising experience, irrespective of the purpose of the visit; to be in a place so richly steeped in history, in a place resting on the shoulders of hundreds of world-renowned legends is a great honour, let alone a pleasure.
Read MoreLast weekend, October 18-20th, #TeamLSE set out on the arduous 200-mile trek north to the University of Manchester for ManMUN 2019. Despite being the first conference for several delegates, we worked hard throughout the weekend and the 2019 cohort proved ourselves worthy of the mantle we've inherited.
Read MoreMadrid. 2019. Harvard WorldMUN. 21 brave LSE students threw themselves unto the breach once more, and valiantly battled adversaries originating from anywhere between South America and across the street. With 18 delegates and three chairs, #TeamLSE touched down in Madrid and - in what could only be described as the classic SloMo Bad-Boys-style walk - left the airport to claim Spain's capital for queen and (adopted) country. Sunday, the first full day in Madrid, was spent exploring.
Read MoreFrom the 21st to the 23rd of February, #TeamLSE attended the London International Model United Nations conference. To say the least, the weekend was a resounding success. #TeamLSE secured their sixth victory by winning Best Small Delegation yet again! Not only was #TeamLSE represented pristinely by our delegates, but we also had a large number of LSE students who attended the conference as chairs. Even the Secretary-General of LIMUN, Charis Yeap was none other than a proud LSE alumni.
Read MoreThe past weekend of the 16-18 of November, #TeamLSE undertook the long and arduous coach journey to Nottingham, in order to participate in NottsMUN, the resident MUN conference. With a troop of 10 brave soldiers, we took to the committees and once again proved ourselves to be the world-class MUN team that we are.
Read MoreJust this past weekend, #TeamLSE traversed the plains up North and arrived in Cambridge for Cambridge University International Model United Nations. Despite the cold weather and a serious lack of alcohol, our team impressively swept the conference and emerged victorious with the Best Large Delegation Award.
Read MoreThe extended weekend of the 26 - 28 of October, #TeamLSE graced the Oxford International Model United Nations conference their presence. While cold weather may have been an unforeseen challenge, our team managed to defy the odds and sweep the entire event clear of awards.
From the 19th to the 21st of October, #TeamLSE set off to “the great North” to attend the University of Manchester’s Model United Nation conference.
For myself and many other members of our delegation, this was our first overnight MUN University conference and not knowing what to expect; the conference seemed daunting at first. However, we quickly got into the swing of things, leading lobbying and debate in committees. It is safe to say that the conference was a resounding success with team LSE sweeping Best Large Delegation and 12 individual awards.
Read MoreFrom March 11th to March 19th, fourteen hopeful #TeamLSE delegates and two chairs gallivanted across the Atlantic to attend the 27th annual Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) conference, held in Panama City, Panamá. This year, WorldMUN was co-hosted by the Harvard University International Relations Council, known for coining the WorldMUN spirit and the Resolution Project, and the Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua, known for its magnificent rector Juan Planells Fernández. No less than 1200 delegates from 86 countries participated in the conference, hailing from Venezuela, Kyrgyzstan, Sierra Leone, the Philippines and even Kings College London. #TeamLSE’s trip to Panama was generously supported by the LSESU Travel Fund.
Read MoreFrom the 3rd to the 5th of March, Team LSE travelled to Edinburgh to participate in the tenth edition of ScotMUN. With an exciting range of committees like the World Food Programme, the European Council, and the International Organisation for Migration, delegates debated actively on issues ranging from the Allegations of Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar to Women in Conflict Countries. Team LSE also had the chance to learn about the city's history and culture through a raucous Ceilidh at the Balmoral Hotel and an intriguing night at The Caves. Team LSE came away with a greater exposure to global issues, a personal degree of cultural exposure, and new friends as well.
Read More"What is LIMUN? Do you mean Lemon? Lime? Is it a food fair?"-- LIMUN is a conference like no other, unparalleled not only in terms of the amount of jokes it invokes, but also in the perpetual significance of it being held in home territory, our beloved London.
Joining a conference at home means that everything is much closer-- the conference venue, socials, and our own homes-- just a tube (or uber) ride away. LSE delegates rejoice in being able to commute easily, though it'd be too naive to think that all of us could turn up on time to attend our 9am committee sessions (cough cough).
During the initiation of the year of the rooster, Team LSE crossed St George’s Channel to partake in the 3rd Edition of Ireland Model United Nations (ÉireMUN), hosted by the International Relations Society of University College Cork. Set in the “rebel city” of Cork, renowned for its Georgian architecture, vibrant art galleries, and Jewish literary community, we compressed numerous unforgettable experiences into four short but intense days of committee sessions, drinking, and singing in the rain. In a combined effort, 15 delegates epitomized leadership, negotiation, and collaboration, collectively winning “Best Delegation”.
Read MoreWeek 1 training was successfully held as Team LSE, joined by old and new faces, came back together on Thursday evening for the first of many weekly training sessions in Lent term. Snow was falling outside Lincoln's Inn's but the excitement of seeing friends and fellow members again after the holidays was enough to warm everyone's heart.
Read MoreOver the weekend, Team LSE participated in the Oxford International Model United Nations. With teams coming from all around the world, such as MUN Society Belgium, United Netherlands, Harbin Engineering University and West Point, the conference was truly a multi-national affair. Our delegates discussed issues ranging from the Nigerian Refugee Crisis to the Future of Jobs at Risk of Automation and Use of Technology in committees like SPECPOL and UNODC.
Read MoreOn the 4th of November, our team of 8 delegates braved the cold to join the 22nd edition of the prestigious Cambridge University International MUN (CuiMUN).
Read MoreChiming in to a potpourri of Herman’s Hermits, The Stone Roses, and Oasis, Team LSE set sail for the rainy skies of Manchester on October 28th. We bade farewell to the Theatre of Dreams and returned to Houghton Street only two nights later, carrying excess luggage both in the palpable form of 7 accolades, including the “Best Large Delegation” award, as well as in the intangible form of numerous lasting memories. Both these forms will hopefully remain unforgotten for those who were privileged enough to being able to experience them.
Read MoreTeam LSE partook in an interactive and competitive session in our whole day training simulation, comprehensively setting the mood for our upcoming Michaelmas season. Highlighted by our Training Officer, condemning western capitalism and MUN Officer Mock Yi Jun’s “You can’t ask a fish to climb a tree” rebuttal speech, this 6-hour training marathon was demanding, enthralling, and, above all, heuristic.
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