The Monash University Model United Nations Conference (MUNash) is a two-day conference held over the mid-semester break in Semester 2. MUNash aims to bring over 100 students from a diverse range of faculties and backgrounds to participate in Model UN debate whilst simultaneously making some lifelong friendships. Training is provided to directors and delegates alike, so the conference provides for a fun and relaxed extracurricular activity.
Since its beginning in 2013, MUNash has been both a flagship event for the Monash International Affairs Society (MIAS) and a key aspect of the Monash University campus experience for students interested in international relations. The conference provides students with an excellent and invaluable opportunity to further develop skills in public speaking, critical thinking and research.
MUNash also serves as an important training opportunity for Monash University delegations to Model UN conferences. From the conference, many students have gone on to represent Monash University successfully in many domestic and international Model UN conferences. Some students have even gone on to work within UN bodies and UN-affiliated organisations after graduating, making MUNash an integral aspect in many students’ academic pathways.