2025 was a truly global year for OG - from NoviceNations in Oxford, to international and London programmes across Shanghai, Canada, Dubai, Beijing, Chongqing, and Pune. We ended back in Oxford for GlobalVoices, where the Spirit of Inquiry shaped bold debate and thoughtful collaboration. Our 2026 international trips will be launching soon!
With the conference tomorrow, we thought we’d introduce you to your brilliant committee leaders! Each committee will have one Main Chair, one or two Co-Chairs, and potentially an Assistant Director as well. The Main Chair will be your main point of contact and will be leading the Dais - here’s a few fun details about a few of them, so you can get to know them a little bit better before the conference!
It’s almost conference weekend! These are exciting times, and we know you’ve been busy drafting up your opening speeches, so here are a few final reminders to help you prepare for your arrival and make that first committee session go smoothly.
We are super excited to be welcoming you all to OG’s 2025 Home Conference in just a few weeks! Whilst we hope you are all excited too, you may have some queries or concerns, so this blog post is intended to give you some answers. If there is anything you are unsure about that is not addressed in this blog post, have a look through the rest of the OG website, and if that fails, you can email info@oxfordglobal.org. We’re always happy to help! Lots more information about conference logistics will be found within the Delegate Handbook, which you’ll receive at registration.
Hello Delegates!
A fundamental part of being a representative at the United Nations (and, thus, at a MUN Conference) is an awareness of global events. Given that the theme of OG’s 2025 Home Conference is ‘The Spirit of Inquiry’, we think it is important to stay inquisitive about international news. From October, we will discuss three articles, with related questions to allow you to inquire about what is going on worldwide.
We’re Amy, Luca, and Eain, and together we make up the Under-Secretary-General Team for Community Building. Our job focuses on outreach, so includes anything that makes OG more accessible for you guys. We’re responsible for writing and uploading the weekly blog posts, as well as creating resources to be used during our international conferences. We also, along with the rest of the Secretariat, facilitate the running of the Home Conference in November.
Hello Delegates!
A fundamental part of being a representative at the United Nations (and, thus, at a MUN Conference) is an awareness of global events. Given that the theme of the 2025 Home Conference is ‘The Spirit of Inquiry’, we think it is important to stay inquisitive about international news. From May, we will discuss three articles, with related questions to allow you to inquire about what is going on worldwide.
Hello Delegates!
A fundamental part of being a representative at the United Nations (and, thus, at a MUN Conference) is an awareness of global events. Given that the theme of our 2025 Home Conference is ‘The Spirit of Inquiry’, we think it is important to stay inquisitive about international news. From April, we will discuss three articles from the BBC, with related questions to allow you to inquire about what is going on worldwide.
Hello delegates!
A fundamental part of being a representative at the United Nations (and, thus, at a MUN Conference) is an awareness of global events. Given that the theme of this year’s Home Conference is ‘The Spirit of Inquiry’, we think it is important to stay inquisitive about international news. For March, we have three articles discussed below with some links and related questions to allow you to inquire about what is going on worldwide.
Imagine a room packed with passionate students from across the globe, each representing a different nation with unique pasts and priorities, discussing, debating, and drafting together to find solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. This is fundamentally what Model United Nations (or MUN for short) is about.
What is the Spirit of Inquiry?
At its core, diplomacy isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about asking the right questions. The spirit of inquiry is what drives us to challenge assumptions, seek out diverse perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue to find solutions that truly last.
This year, as we gather for OxfordMUN 2025, we invite delegates to step into this mindset — one of curiosity, critical thinking, and open-minded exploration.
Now that the conference is fast approaching, we thought we’d introduce you to your chairpersons! Each committee will have one Main Chair, one or two Co-Chairs, and potentially an Assistant Director as well. The Main Chair will be your main point of contact and will be leading the Dais - here’s a few details about all of them, so you can get to know them a little bit better before the conference!
Participating in your first Model UN conference can be an exhilarating experience, but at times it may appear to be overwhelming. Having gone through the experience ourselves, I have compiled a short list of things that I wish I knew before stepping into the committee room for the first time. If you are a first-time delegate or a delegate looking to refresh your skills, this blog may help you navigate the Model UN experience!
The Secretariat is super excited to be welcoming you to our 2024 Home Conference in just under a month! Of course while we are hoping everyone is looking forward to coming to the city of Oxford, you may also have queries or concerns, so we hope this blog post about some common questions you might have.
At OG, we take dress code very seriously. It might seem frivolous but how you dress is how you present yourself to the world and to each other, and a smart outfit is a sign of respect towards your peers and towards the conference. Our Chairs and Secretariat will be in their best dress, so we expect you to be too!
As MUNers, what helps us make friends and build bonds is not only the exciting weekend of conference spent together, but also MUN-exclusive activities that help incite common memories. Whether you are a first-time delegate looking to read about what to expect at MUNs, or just someone seeking some fun MUN nostalgia, this is the blog post for you!
