Oxford University delegates shone in the World Model United
Nations conference, held in Egypt this Easter. The twentyfour-
delegate, intercollegiate team debated with other students from
across the world, many from Ivy League American universities,
coming away with a stunning twelve of the prestigious Delegate
Awards, more than any other university who participated. The chairs of committees give Delegate Awards to individuals
who “propel the spirit of diplomacy”, and demonstrate
an outstanding level of debate. Eight hundred delegates took part
in the event, with Oxford delegates representing the UK, Serbia,
Turkey and Myanma. President Laura Harbidge told Cherwell she was immensely proud
of the delegation’s awards, “it was amazing we were
able to organize ourselves, gain funding, and then do so so
well.” MUN has only became popular in Oxford since 2001. It
provides a refreshing alternative from the traditional
Union-style debates. Some of the American participants were doing
MUN as part of their degree and had been specially trained. Oxford is hosting its second MUN conference in November.ARCHIVE: 1st week TT 2004
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