York Model United Nations conference (YorkMUN), is an annual Model UN debating event hosted by the University of York. YorkMUN 2019 will be the 9th edition of the conference, and will provide our highest quality MUN experience to date. It continues to offer a high quality delegate experience for an affordable price.

Model United Nations(MUN) is a form of debating, where individuals represent countries, and act as a delegates on behalf of their respective countries. Delegates participate in different UN bodies, such as the Human Rights Council, Security Council, or Disarmament Committee. In these committees, delegates debate topics often relating to international affairs. For example, a recent topic in the YorkMUN Security Council was the North Korean Crisis. Delegates are asked to research and represent their countries views on these topics, and negotiate with other delegates and work on possible solutions.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, or an expert, YorkMUN 2019 will have something for you. The variety of committees on offer provide a chance to get involved with a wide range of debates, ranging from ASEAN to the International Court of Justice. Aside from just Model UN debates, YorkMUN has a global reputation for its crisis committees.

Further Details on Transport

1. For International Students : For international delegates, York is easily accessible. Nearby airports such as Leeds Bradford Airport and Manchester Airport offer cheap flights across Europe and further afield. Both of these airports have direct bus and train links to York, making travelling to the conference simple.
2. For UK Students : York is easily accessible for those travelling from inside the United Kingdom. York is one of the stations on the London Kings Cross – Edinburgh line. Travelling from either London or Edinburgh takes around two hours, and is very affordable. York also has direct train services from Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.Aside from train, York is a stop on a number of Megabus /National Express bus services throughout the UK. Offering direct links to Manchester, Leeds, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol and Liverpool. By car, York can be quickly reached by travelling along either the M62 or A1.