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 moreAre you ready to combine a 10 ECTS course in multilateral diplomacy with practical training in public speaking and negotiation? And to put these skills to the test at the renowned Model United Nations Conferences of Oxford and Harvard University? Then apply for the Delegation!
We are looking for ambitious and talented students from all academic backgrounds. Application deadline: 26th of August! www.unitednetherlands.org/delegation/
From now onwards you have exactly ONE MONTH to apply for the 16th Delegation! Improve your public speaking, negotiation and lobbying skills while going to Oxford, Harvard and New York. Applications close on the 26th of August. www.unitednetherlands.org
Are you in Nijmegen to enjoy the International Four Day Marches? Then also make sure to visit the Marienburg Library in Nijmegen! The photos of our very own HSP director Lars König are currently featured at an exhibition here. It includes this picture, which was taken at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York during the training week of our 15th Delegation. So if you’re around, make sure to stop by!