About United Netherlands
United Netherlands is an internationally oriented, student-led organization, that focuses on the world of international relations and diplomacy. We aim to create a platform where talented, ambitious and motivated young people challenge each other to develop their full potential as global citizens. Within this network of driven young people from diverse backgrounds, gaining skills and knowledge is key in preparation for global challenges to come.
Examples of our activities and programs include the accredited 10 EC United Nations and Multilateral Diplomacy course, and its corresponding delegation to Oxford University and Harvard University Model UN conferences; the Public Speaking Program; the High School Program.
Since its inception in 2004, the drive for excellence has never faded. We invite you to discover the world of United Netherlands.
High School Program 2016-2017
The High School Program year 16/17 has officially ended. We can once again look back at a fantastic year.
read moreUnited NL – Part 3#: ‘During the gala, the lobbying continues’
‘I worked incredibly hard in Oxford, but I had fun doing it.’ Pim Jager joined United Netherlands in Oxford to participate in a MUN: a Model United Nations conference. ‘It was a lot of fun! I’ve lobbied non-stop.’
read moreUnited NL- part 2 #Introducing Pim
Pim is one of the 30 students participating in the course United Nations and Multilateral Diplomacy: Theory and Practice of United Netherlands. For short, ‘the Delegation’. During six months, he will be trained in public speaking, diplomacy, leadership and negotiation. He will need all these skills when participating in conference simulations of the United Nations: Model United Nations.
read moreMy experience with the Public Speaking Program
An interview with Lotta Plomp, former participant of the Public Speaking Program (spring, 2016). Lotta is currently staying in Tanzania for an internship and afterwards will be doing an internship for the
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees.
What did you learn from the Public Speaking Program?
An interview with Angeliki Kathopouli, former participant in the Public Speaking Program (spring 2016). She is now finishing her master’s degree in physics and is academic officer at UNISCA: United Nations International Student Conference of Amsterdam.
read moreUnited NL – Part 1 #Introducing Dylan
In this serial we will find out what it is like to study at United Netherlands: The Delegation, a by the Radboud University accredited and hosted course of 10 ECT. During the 6 months of the ‘United Nations and Multilateral Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (UNMD)’ we will follow Dylan and Pim, delegates of the 2016-2017 Delegation. Today we would like you to introduce you to Dylan!
read moreToday we are hosting over 200 high school students from all over the Netherlands for our HSP Conference!
After receiving three full days of training the students will be putting their newly-gained skills to the test in a Model United Nations conference here at the Radboud University.
Good luck to all participants!
Ready to enter the world of diplomacy? Learn about its theory and practice in Model United Nations simulations in Oxford and Harvard. Improve your skills such as public speaking, negotiation, lobbying and networking along the ride. Do you want to do this with a group of international students from all different backgrounds?
Then you should join the Delegation! Open for students from all academic backgrounds from all Dutch Universities, get 10 ECTS in the process.
More information and application: www.unitednetherlands.org/delegation/become-a-delegate/
Develop your own voice - Deliver your message with confidence.
Feedback is a fundamental aspect of our culture, and the Public Speaking Program is our way of bringing personal development to a large audience.
By learning more about how you're perceived and why your classmates are perceived differently, we can ensure that participants of all experience levels can progress.
Register for our Public Speaking Program in YOUR city, now! www.unitednetherlands.org/product/public-speaking-program-registration/