Patrons

Our academic patrons, the following professors of the University of Zurich, realise that participating in MUN provides great opportunities to UZH students. Read through their statements below, on what they believe you could gain from joining the MUN Team here in Zurich.

Prof. Dr. iur. Helen KellerChair of Public Law, European and International Law at the University of Zurich Member of the UN Human Rights Committee, 2008-2011, Judge on the European Court of Human Rights, since 2011“MUN is the opportunity for students at the University of Zurich to firstly deepen their knowledge in International Law and secondly discuss and debate topics of highest importance and relevance. MUN provides a precious chance for entering a career on an international scale, whether it is the UN or other diplomatic services.” — Prof. Dr. iur. Helen Keller
Chair of Public Law, European and International Law at the University of Zurich
Member of the UN Human Rights Committee, 2008-2011,
Judge on the European Court of Human Rights, since 2011
“MUN is the opportunity for students at the University of Zurich to firstly deepen their knowledge in International Law and secondly discuss and debate topics of highest importance and relevance. MUN provides a precious chance for entering a career on an international scale, whether it is the UN or other diplomatic services.”

Prof. Dr. iur. Christine KaufmannChair of Public Law, Public International Law and European Law at the University of Zurich President of the Centre for Human Rights Studies at the University of Zurich Chair of the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct“MUN is the ideal platform for students at the University of Zurich to engage in vigorous debates on vital issues of international politics while strengthening their knowledge of international law and the United Nations. Having myself accompanied several delegations to MUN conferences, it is always fascinating to see how students improve their negotiating skills and build professional networks and long-lasting friendships with other delegates from around the world.” — Prof. Dr. iur. Christine Kaufmann
Chair of Public Law, Public International Law and European Law at the University of Zurich
President of the Centre for Human Rights Studies at the University of Zurich
Chair of the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct
“MUN is the ideal platform for students at the University of Zurich to engage in vigorous debates on vital issues of international politics while strengthening their knowledge of international law and the United Nations. Having myself accompanied several delegations to MUN conferences, it is always fascinating to see how students improve their negotiating skills and build professional networks and long-lasting friendships with other delegates from around the world.”

Prof. Dr. Fabrizio GilardiChair of Policy Analysis at the University of Zurich“The MUN Team UZH is an outstanding opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in political science and international relations, deepen their understanding of international politics and negotiations, and get first-hand experience of how the phenomena they have studied unfold in the real world. Participating in the MUN Team UZH will also help students for a career in international organizations, NGOs, and other similar institutions. It is my pleasure to support this initiative with my patronage.” — Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Gilardi
Chair of Policy Analysis at the University of Zurich
“The MUN Team UZH is an outstanding opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in political science and international relations, deepen their understanding of international politics and negotiations, and get first-hand experience of how the phenomena they have studied unfold in the real world. Participating in the MUN Team UZH will also help students for a career in international organizations, NGOs, and other similar institutions. It is my pleasure to support this initiative with my patronage.”

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