Welcome Letter from Oxford GlobalMUN
Dear delegates, faculty advisors, and esteemed members of the MUN community,
It is with great pleasure that we extend a heartfelt welcome to you for the upcoming Oxford GlobalMUN – SHSID Model United Nations Conference 2024, a premier Model United Nations event that promises to be both enlightening and enriching. This highly anticipated conference will take place in the vibrant city of Shanghai from 4th to April 6th, 2024.
Building on the legacy of our successful Oxford Global SHSID conferences, we are delighted to return to the city after our last event in 2019. Our commitment to providing valuable experiences for delegates of all levels remains unwavering, and we have an exciting array of committees ready for you.
Oxford GlobalMUN – SHSID Model United Nations Conference 2024 will feature a diverse range of committees, with a particular emphasis on General Assembly committees, ensuring a comprehensive and stimulating experience for all participants. We have carefully curated topics that will challenge and engage delegates, fostering an environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and skill development.
Our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering personal growth remains at the forefront of our mission. Beyond the committee sessions, we will discuss university applications and public speaking, and provide an environment where delegates can learn a variety of skills. Our chairs are all Oxford University students excited to share their experience and knowledge with delegates.
Oxford GlobalMUN – SHSID Model United Nations Conference 2024 marks the return of our Shanghai event, and we are eager to create lasting memories with delegates, chairs, faculty advisors, and volunteers alike.
We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to welcoming you to Shanghai in April 2024. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Warm regards,
Secretariat
Oxford GlobalMUN – SHSID Model United Nations Conference 2024
Conference Timeline
| 2024.01.15 | Conference Registration Starts |
| 24.02.05 | Committees and Topics Release |
| 2024.02.20 | Background Guides Release |
| 2024.02.20 | Country Assignment |
| 2024.03.10 | Directors Information Release |
| 2024.03.25 | Registration Closes |
| 2024.03.22-03.23 | Pre-conference Training |
| 2024.04.04 | GlobalMUN-SHSID Conference 2024 Starts |
Conference Schedule
April 4th, 2024
| 08:00 – 14:00 | Conference Registration |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Committee Session 1 |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Dinner and Break |
| 18:00 – 20:30 | Committee Session 2 |
| Since 20:30 | Campus Curfew |
April 5th, 2024
| 08:30 – 11:30 | Committee Session 3 |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Lunch and Break |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Committee Session 4 |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Conference Break |
| 15:30 – 18:00 | Committee Session 5 |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Faculty Advisor Meeting |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Dinner and Break |
| 19:00 – 20:30 | Conference Workshop |
| Since 20:30 | Campus Curfew |
April 6th, 2024
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Committee Session 6 分组会议（六） |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Closing Ceremony (with Awarding Presentation) |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch and Break |
| Since 13:30 | Delegate See-off |
Committees & Topics
Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
Topic A: Security of Emerging/De Facto States
Topic B: The Use of Private Militaries in International Conflict
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Topic A: Improving Access to Education for Refugees
Topic B: Climate Change and Displacement
Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)
Topic A: A More Connected World: Learning from the Rapid Adoption of Telecommunications in the Developing World and Finding Solutions to Other Development Goals
Topic B: Developing Sustainably: Balancing Environmental and Developmental Goals with the Help of Science and Technology
UN Women
Topic A: The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality and the Rise of Domestic Violence
Topic B: Workplace Violence Against Women
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28)
Topic: Tackling ‘Greenwashing’ – Realising Transparent and Effective Carbon Offsetting Natural Disasters: Early Warning Systems and Mitigating Food Insecurity
European Council
Topic A: Legal Framework for the Green Deal
Topic B: European Union Global Strategy (EUGS)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (Double Delegates)
Topic A: The Somali Civil War
Topic B: Preventing an Arms Race in the Arctic Circle
Conference Date & Venue
Conference Date：2024.04.04-04.06
Conference Venue：Shanghai High School International Division
Address：No.989, Baise Road, Shanghai
School View
Established in 1865, Shanghai High School has an overall size of 340 mu (223,617square meters) and is historically one of the most well-known schools in China as well as around the world. Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) was founded in 1993. At present, approximately 3,100 students from over 43 countries and regions are enrolled. SHSID became an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school in 1995. SHSID is authorized by the College Board to administer AP, SAT and PSAT exams and is an authorized TOEFL exam center. Since 2014, SHSID has been approved as an International AS & A-Level School. In 2018, SHSID was awarded accreditation by AdvancED (COGNIATM).
上海中学成立于1865年，校园占地规模340亩(223617平方米)，是中外历史上最知名的的学校之一。1993年6月1日，上海市教育委员会批准成立上海中学国际部(简称上中国际/SHSID)，现有来自43多个不同国家和地区的约3100名学生。1995年，上中国际加入IB国际文凭组织。上中国际同时也是由College Board授权的AP、SAT和PSAT的考试中心和由ETS授权的托福考试中心。2014 年上中国际成为国际AS & A-Level学校，2018年通过美国AdvancED (COGNIATM)认证。
Conference Registration
1 – Delegation registration：
Faculty Advisor and head delegate please scan the QR Code below for delegation registration, the organizing committee will be in touch with you soon!
2– Individual delegate registration：
Please scan the QR Code below for registration, the organizing committee will be in touch with you soon after you complete your payment!
Conference Fees & Payment
The conference fee for each delegate is RMB 1,780, which includes:
- Conference materials fee
- In-session meal expenses (school cafeteria, lunch on April 4th, lunch and dinner on April 5th, lunch on April 6th)
- Pre-conference online academic training fee
- Insurance fee
- Government taxes
Not including:
- Accommodation expenses
- Personal expenses
Payment Method:
Delegates who have successfully registered can make payments via three methods: Maiketable link, Alipay transfer, and bank transfer. The specific information for Alipay transfer and bank transfer is as follows:
1 – Alipay Account: ceo@welandedu.com
2 – Bank Transfer
Bank Account Information:
Account Name: Beijing Weland International Education Consulting Co., Ltd.
Account No.: 0200209109200009044
Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Beijing Wangfujing Branch
Instructions:
1 – For group representatives, please ensure to include the following information in the remarks section when making payments via Alipay or bank transfer: school (abbreviation), contact person’s name (guidance teacher or chief representative), contact information, and the number of representatives. For individual representatives, please make sure to specify the representative’s name, school (abbreviation), and contact information in the payment remarks.
2 – Refund Policy: Once national seats are allocated and confirmed, delegate conference fees will not be refundable. Prior to this, if unable to attend the conference due to objective reasons, please contact the conference organizing committee.
Conference Accommodation
1 – Accommodation for designated representatives for this conference will be provided by the Shanghai Yuanlin Grandscape Hotel (conference hotel) at a rate of RMB 650.00 per room per night (standard room, including double breakfast, inclusive of taxes).
2 – Representatives needing to book hotel accommodation, please submit your hotel booking requirements (number of rooms, check-in and check-out times) to the committee personnel after completing registration and payment. Due to limited availability of rooms at the designated conference hotel, bookings will be on a first-come, first-served basis until fully booked.
3 – If the Shanghai Yuanlin Grandscape Hotel is fully booked, representatives are advised to refer to the recommended hotels in the table below for self-booking.
酒店名称 | 地址 | 距会场距离 | 参考价格（间/夜） | |
| 1 | baseLITE佰舍服务式公寓（上海西岸店） | 百色路218号 | 0.8公里 | 400.00 CNY |
| 2 | 格林豪泰（上海南站罗香路店） | 罗香路 90号 | 0.9公里 | 240.00 CNY |
| 3 | 汉庭酒店（上海南站罗香路店） | 罗香路174号 | 1.0公里 | 230.00 CNY |