OXFORD INTERNTIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS DELEGATE GUIDE - XVII ANNUAL CONFERENCE 25-27TH OCTOBER 2019 - OXIMUN
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OXFORD INTERNTIONAL MODEL
UNITED NATIONS
XVII ANNUAL CONFERENCE
25-27TH OCTOBER 2019
DELEGATE GUIDE
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 2
Secretary General’s Welcome............................................................. 3
OxIMUN’s theme and Interconnectivity............................................ 4
About Interconnectivity ...................................................................... 7
Conference Schedule .......................................................................... 8
Conference Schedule .......................................................................... 9
Conference Schedule ........................................................................ 10
History of Oxford and the University ............................................... 11
Things to do in Oxford ...................................................................... 12
Transport and Accommodation ........................................................ 13
Map of Oxford ................................................................................... 15
Opening and Closing Ceremony Information ................................. 16
OxIMUN Ball Information............................................................... 17
Our Sponsors ..................................................................................... 18
Partner Restaurants .......................................................................... 19
Emergency Information.................................................................... 20
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Secretary General’s Welcome
Dear Honourable Delegates, Chairs and Faculty Advisors,
Welcome to the Oxford International Model United Nations Conference 2019! We
have an amazing weekend planned, and hope that you are all just as excited as we are!
This year’s conference is trying an innovative new style of conference,
‘interconnectivity’, which we hope will breathe new life into MUN and challenge
everyone in new ways.
Before I introduce some of the highlights of this year’s conference, I want to give a
heartfelt thanks to those who made this conference possible. Firstly, thank you to all
of our sponsors who allowed us more flexibility financially with regards to running
the conference! Thank you to my brilliant and dedicated secretariat for helping
accomplish the impossible every day this year! And a final thank you to you all; the
delegates, chairs and faculty advisors that make this conference possible and have
sustained us year after year!
After feedback from last year’s conference we are trying a new venue, the stunning
Maths Institute, for the OxIMUN Ball. We hope you will all have a brilliant time at
one of the finest socials of any MUN conference in the world. In another change to
last year’s conference, both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held in the
historic Sheldonian Theatre where Oxford student’s matriculate.
As always, our chairs have gone through one of the most vigorous interview processes
for MUN conferences in Europe in order to ensure the provision of the best chairs for
our delegates. Likewise, our committee topics are especially designed by our chairs
and have gone through extensive review by our academic team to ensure they are both
relevant to current discourse and interest-piquing.
As always, the conference is located in some of the most beautiful places in our city,
ranging from Exeter College to the Sheldonian theatre, providing a very unique
Oxford aesthetic.
I look forward to meeting you all in October,
and again, I am always at your disposal, so
please let me know if you have any issues or
concerns.
Kind Regards,
Emma Rowland
Secretary-General
Oxford International Model United Nations
2019
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OxIMUN’s theme and Interconnectivity
“Challenging and Reforming the International Trade Order” is the theme of this year’s
Oxford International Model United Nations Conference. Following the 2008 Financial Crisis
the globalized economic system has been repeatedly subject to the volatility of its financial
realities. As the World Bank’s 2019 report delineates “today, we are riding a new wave of
uncertainty.” Instability has paradoxically come to define stability. Now, reform becomes
undoubtedly called for as tech financialization redefines our markets, and our interests are
unevenly accounted for.
Intermediate Advanced
Beginner Committees
Committees Committees
will NOT be featuring
will be using will be using
interconnectivity but
interconnectivity to interconnectivity to
will be united by the
discuss the sub-theme discuss the sub-theme
sub-theme of:
of: ‘Challenging of: ‘The Future of
‘Trade and
Global Financial International
Development’
Interests’ Petroleum Trading’
*ICJ and
JCC will
not be using
intercon
Interconnectivity at OxIMUN 2019
For Intermediate and Advanced Committees
This year OxIMUN will be piloting Interconnectivity as a conference system and framework
for the first time in the United Kingdom. First developed at WebMUN 2014 and then
replicated by other conferences such as MUNAPEST, and most recently PiMUN; this
framework aims to provide a more realistic experience for delegates who wish to
substantively simulate the world of international diplomacy.
Just as delegates from the same country operate under a shared foreign policy in real life,
delegates in the Intermediate and Advanced committees will be responsible not only for
passing resolutions within committees, but for proposing policies, treaties and projects across
them. Delegates will be working with the delegates representing the same country in other
committees in order to advance their national, and global ambitions. Events, resolutions and
decisions undertaken in one committee will impact others in real-time.
The structures of interconnectivity in the Intermediate and Advanced committees ARE
SEPARATE meaning that delegates in Intermediate committees will not be negotiating or
working with delegates in Advanced committees under any circumstance or scope, but will
only be concerned with the problematics present at their level.
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Committee List
Intermediate
Advanced Committees
Beginner Committees Committees
INTERCON 2.0
INTERCON 1.0
ECOSOC AU UNSC
DISEC ASEAN OPEC
UN WOMEN 20 ICJ
SPECPOL ILO IMF
UNDP ICC Press Corps 2.0
UNEP ECOFIN
WORLD BANK
UNCTAD
Press Corps 1.0
Key Terms and Systems of Interconnectivity
Delegation Meetings: Delegation Meetings provide the opportunity for all Delegates
representing the Same Country (not the same University!) to come together and discuss
recent developments and advancements within their committees. This is the time in which
delegates must strategise with their Delegation in order to best advance their shared aims and
their country objectives. Countries which are represented in both Intermediate and Advanced
Committees are only to engage with Delegation representatives within their own system.
All delegation decisions will be made via majority decision, besides in certain circumstance
where the voted on Head Delegate may have leverage of Authority
(Consult Rules of Procedure Article 16)
Conference Communication: All delegates will be provided a Slack Account prior to the
Conference where they will exist be connected with either all Intermediate or Advanced
Committees and Delegates. Each Delegate will have access to a Channel connecting them
with their committee, their Country Delegation, their Committee Directors, the Directorial
Board, and their Financial Body (IMF or WB) as well as a General Conference Channel.
(Consult Rules of Procedure Article 15)
Multilateral Talks and Deals: Multilateral Talks allow delegates to negotiate issues that
only concern limited number of states, are outside the scope of committee debate, or require
immediate action. The outcome of these talks may lead to a signed deal or joint statement,
which will be shared with all delegates and has the potential to impact all other countries and
committees. A delegate may send a Slack Message to the Committee Director requesting to
meet with one or more Representatives of any Committee in a location of privacy. All
conclusions of Multilateral Talks must be approved by the Directorial Board.
(Consult Rules of Procedure Article 17)
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Financial System: The Financial System is aimed at making the process of achieving
committee and country objectives realistic. Each Delegation, prior to the conference will be
given a budget. Delegations may use this budget to pursue committee goals, multilateral
agendas or unilateral actions pertaining to their country specifically. Delegations must also
keep in mind that their actions and decisions throughout the conference may impact their
Credit Rating and thus negatively or positively impact their budget’s size.
(Consult Rules of Procedure Article 19)
Press Corps and Real Media: There will be two Press Corps at OxIMUN 2019, one will
report on Intermediate Committees and one on Advanced. The Press page is open to all
delegates to view reporting on discussions in other committees and to sense public and expert
opinion.
Key Distinction: The Press Page may include bias articles, and may report on news in a way
which contorts reality. However, Official Posts by the Directorial Board are reliable accounts
which will offer delegates an official reporting on any backdoor dealings or proceedings.
Academic Team and Directorial Board
For any questions delegates should first turn towards their Committee Directors. If further
issues arise they may turn to the Academics Team and Directorial Board composed of:
Bianca Getzel, Chun Hei Hung, Valentina Buccoliero, Alex Denny
Heads of Press: Pablo, Michelle Kazi
Other Assistance: Badshah Kazi, Emma Rowland
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About Interconnectivity
This year OxIMUN will be piloting
Interconnectivity as a conference system and
framework for the first time in the United
Kingdom. First developed at WebMUN 2014
and then replicated by other conferences such as
MUNAPEST, and most recently PiMUN; this
framework aims to provide a more realistic
experience for delegates who wish to
substantively simulate the world of international
diplomacy.
Just as delegates from the same country operate under a shared foreign policy in real life,
delegates in the Intermediate and Advanced committees will be responsible not only for
passing resolutions within committees, but for proposing policies, treaties and projects across
them. Delegates will be working with the delegates representing the same country in other
committees in order to advance their national, and global ambitions. Events, resolutions and
decisions undertaken in one committee will impact others in real-time.
The structures of interconnectivity in the Intermediate and Advanced committees ARE
SEPARATE meaning that delegates in Intermediate committees will not be negotiating or
working with delegates in Advanced committees under any circumstance or scope, but will
only be concerned with the problematics present at their level.
All actions pursued by all delegates regardless of committee must be related to the themes at
hand. Delegation Meetings and Multilateral Talks are not an opportunity to discuss country
dynamics which are wholly unrelated to the themes being actively debated.
• To preserve accessibility, Beginner Committees will not be featuring interconnectivity
but will be united by the sub-theme of ‘Trade and Development’.
• Intermediate committees will be using interconnectivity to discuss the
sub-theme of ‘Challenging Global Financial Interests’.
• Advanced committees will discuss ‘The Future of International Petroleum
Trading’.
• ICJ and Joint Cabinet Crisis are not privy to Article 22-28 and are not expected to
interact with their Interconnectivity System
To learn more about interconnectivity please see the Rules of Procedure.
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Conference Schedule
This is a provisional schedule for OxIMUN 2019; all delegates will be issued with a final
version once registered at OxIMUN 2019.
Friday 25th October:
9am – 2 pm Registration
Location: St Aldates Church
Head delegates can register on behalf of their delegation. Individual delegates (delegates
who are not part of a delegation) must register themselves.
11am – 12 pm Opening Ceremony
Location: Sheldonian Theatre
Please start arriving from 10:30 so that the event can start on time.
12pm – 2pm Lunch
12:45pm – 1:45pm Optional interconnectivity workshop
Location: to be confirmed
2pm – 7pm Committee Session I
Location: Various committee rooms around Oxford University
Includes breaks at appropriate point of chairs
Intermediate and advanced committees will start debate at 2:30pm to allow for 30
minutes country meetings (see ROP)
7pm-10pm Optional activities
Includes optional committee dinners to be organised by chairs; pub nights
10:30pm – Late Club Night
Location: ATIK
Wristbands to be distributed throughout committee sessions
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Conference Schedule
This is a provisional schedule for OxIMUN 2019; all delegates will be issued with a final
version once registered at OxIMUN 2019.
Saturday 26th October:
9am – 12:30 pm Committee Session II
Location: Various committee rooms around Oxford University
Intermediate and Advanced committees will break at 12pm in order to have country
meetings (see ROP)
12:30am – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30pm – 6:30pm Committee Session III
4pm – 4:45pm Break
Beginner committee break opportunity
Opportunity for Intermediate and advanced committees to have country meetings (see
ROP)
6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner
8pm-12:30pm Maths’ Institute Ball
This year’s ball will take place at the beautiful Maths’ Institute and will feature live
music, dancing, snacks and drinks
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Conference Schedule
This is a provisional schedule for OxIMUN 2019; all delegates will be issued with a final
version once registered at OxIMUN 2019.
Sunday 27th October:
9am – 12:30 pm Committee Session IV
Location: Various committee rooms around Oxford University
Intermediate and Advanced committees will start at 9:30am to give time for country
meetings (see ROP)
12:30am – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm – 3pm Committee Session V
Location: Various committee rooms around Oxford University
3:30 pm – 5:15pm Closing ceremony
Location: Sheldonian Theatre
Please make way in committee groups to Closing ceremony so that it can begin promptly
at 3:30. Committees will be directly to sit in groups for closing ceremony.
5:15pm – 6pm Certificate distribution
Lost & Found Collection
Location: Outside of Sheldonian theatre and secretariat hub
10History of Oxford and the University
Oxford is known world-wide as the home of the
prestigious Oxford University which was founded at
some point in the 12th Century. The city, however,
was founded in the 10th century by the Saxons and
named 'Oxanforda' (Ford of the Oxen) which
references the two rives, the Isis (Thames) and
Cherwell river, that run through the city. Due to the
strategic importance of the city, the Normans also
built a castle in Oxford after the Norman conquest in
1066. The ruins of this castle still exist and are
located only a 5-minute walk from the train station.
Since the 12th Century there has been teaching in Oxford, but the exact date of the founding
of the university is unknown. Teaching rapidly expanded in the city after 1167 when the
English were banned from attending university in Paris. Oxford is a collegiate university, and
like with the age of the university, it is unknown which college is the oldest; Merton, Balliol
and University College all claim to be the oldest college. Although it is known that Exeter is
the 4th oldest college having been founded in the 1314.
Controversy surrounding the university has not been uncommon throughout Oxford’s history.
Riots between townsfolk and students, known as town vs. gown after the students who wore
gowns, led the founding of Cambridge University in 1209 when Oxford Students fled to
Cambridge. Moreover, when Mary I came to the throne and attempted to restore Catholicism,
the Protestant bishops Hugh Latimer, Thomas Cranmer and Nicholas Ridley were burned at
the stake in Oxford and became known as the Oxford Martyrs. The site of the burnings is
marked by a cross at the end of Broad Street and a plaque on Balliol College. Less than 100
years later, acting as a Royalist stronghold, Charles I held his ‘King’s Parliament’ in Christ
Church Hall. The records of this Parliament were burned just before Oxford fell to
Parliamentary Forces in 1649.
A number of key building development were made in the 17th and 19th Century; in 1602 the
Bodleian Library opened with just 2000 volumes, today it has 9 million; the Sheldonian
Theatre was completed in 1668; in 1683 the Ashmolean Museum, the world’s first public
museum opened and in 1749 the Radcliffe Camera, built to house the Radcliffe Science
Library, was completed.
The 20th century saw the construction of
Exeter alumni, William Morris’ car
factory in Cowley as well as being the
century that J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S.
Lewis attended the university. In 1954
Roger Bannister, an Oxford medical
student, ran the first sub-four-minute
mile in Oxford highlighting the broad
scope of achievements made in Oxford.
11Things to do in Oxford
1. University Church of St. Mary the
Virgin
For a small fee you can climb the stairs of the
church and get an excellent view of Oxford.
2. Visit the Oxford Colleges
Entrance to many of the Oxford Colleges is free, but you will need to pay a fee for
some such as Christ Church. For those Harry Potter fans among you, this may be
entirely worth it because much of Harry Potter was filmed in Christ Church.
3. Visit the Pitt Rivers Museum
This museum hosts more than 18,000 items from around the world and is organised
by theme rather than geographical area.
4. Visit the Ashmolean Museum
Free to visitors, the Ashmolean hosts archaeological artefacts from around the world.
The café at the top also has spectacular views of Oxford.
5. The Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum
The UK’s oldest Botanic Garden, located just across from Magdalen College, offers a
safe haven of greenery from the sandstone architecture of Oxford.
6. Visit Modern Art Oxford
Originally opened 1965, Modern Art Oxford, hosts a changing collection of different
media of art showcasing both local and international artists.
7. Visit the Oxford Castle and Prison
See the Norman ruins of Oxford’s Castle and Prison.
8. Go Punting
Unfortunately, October may be a little cold to go punting in Oxford, but you can still
enjoy the riverside views by walking around Christchurch meadow.
9. Visit Blenheim Palace
If you have a little more time you can take the bus to Blenheim palace, Sir Winston
Churchill’s birthplace.
10 . Have a drink in the Eagle and Child Pub
Located in St. Giles Street this pub is owned by St. John’s College and has
associations with the Inklings writers’ club which Tolkien was a member of.
12Transport and Accommodation
Transport:
OxIMUN is an international conference attended by stellar delegates from across the globe.
That’s why we’ve included information that not only will help you travel around Oxford
during the conference but will assist you in getting here in the first place.
Travel options to Paddington and Marylebone stations are vast, with train, underground, and
bus options available from most London airports:
• London City Airport*
• Heathrow Airport*
• Gatwick Airport*
• London Luton Airport**
• Stansted**
*You may pay on the day of travel using Contactless debit/credit cards, or an Oyster card.
**For these airports, you must pre-buy a ticket.
You can find the London Tube map here: https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/track/tube
Following arrival in London, you must travel to Oxford, via:
• Train (direct from London Marylebone or Paddington) or,
• Oxford Tube (a bus service running from many stops in London to Gloucester Green,
Oxford); further details can be found at https://www.oxfordtube.com/
Travel within Oxford:
Oxford is a relatively small city with good transportation links. From Oxford Station,
all colleges can be reached by foot within 25 minutes. A regular bus service is in
operation across the city.
Uber does not operate in Oxford, but there are many taxi companies. Licensed taxi
cabs can be hailed from the bus station at Gloucester Green and at the Oxford train
station. A list of bookable licensed taxi cabs can be found at
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/file/4727/private_hire_operators_licensed_by_
oxford_city_council_-_june_2018.
Please remember that hailing other vehicles may be dangerous.
Further transport details can be found at www.oximun.org/transport or by contacting
our USG Delegates, Shannon, by emailing delegates@oximun.org
Please note that there may be variations in these directions owing to timetable changes,
cancellations, or other such events. This is simply a guide and if you are unsure about travel, there
are members of staff at all stations who will be able to assist you.
13Accommodation:
Whilst we are unable directly to provide participants with accommodation for this
year’s conference, we are here to help you navigate Oxford in the easiest way
possible. We have compiled the following list of hostels and hotels, which cover all
price ranges.
Hostels
All located in and around Park End Street; they are within walking distance of the train
station, and conference venues. They are all affordable and offer many room and dorm
options:
• YHA Oxford; 2A Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB, UK; +44 1865 721626
• Oxford Backpackers; 9A Hythe Bridge St, Oxford OX1 2EW; +44 1865 721761
• Central Backpackers Oxford; 13 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH; +44 1865
242288
Hotels Outside the City Centre
Mostly located a mile or two outside the city centre, these options are all very close to bus
stops, getting you to the centre in 10-15 minutes. Most offer complimentary breakfasts:
• The Ridings Guest House; 280 Abingdon Rd, OX1 4TA; +44 1865 721626
• Green Gables; 326 Abingdon Rd, OX1 4TE; +44 1865 725870
• Cherwell Guest House; 137 Iffley Rd, OX4 1EJ; +44 1865 200135
Hotels Further Outside Oxford
These hotels tend to be less expensive but may be a 20-30 minute bus ride to the city
centre:
• Holiday Inn; Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Rd, OX2 8JD; +44 871 942 9086
• Travelodge Peartree; Moto Service, Peartree Roundabout, OX2 8JZ; +44 871 984
6206
• Travelodge Wheatley; Harvester A40, London Road, OX33 1JH; +44 871 984
6207
Hotels in the City Centre
These hotels in the city centre tend to be slightly more expensive than those outside the
city centre but are within walking distance of all venues, eliminating the need to take a
bus.
• George Oxford Hotel; 29 George St, OX1 2AY, UK; +44 1865 727400
• Eurobar; 48 George St, OX1 2AQ, UK; +44 1865 725087
• Sleep Inn Oxford; 6 Gloucester St, OX1 2BN, UK; +44 1865 250715
Premium Hotels
4- and 5-star lodgings scattered in historic buildings across Oxford–some of the best
around:
• Malmaison; Oxford Castle, 3 New Rd, OX1 1AY; +44 1865 689944
• The Old Bank Hotel; 92-94 High St, OX1 4BJ; +44 1865 799599
• The Macdonald Randolph Hotel; Beaumont St, OX1 2LN; +44 344 879 9132
14Map of Oxford
15Opening and Closing
Ceremony Information
The Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday,
October 25 from 11.00 a.m. until 12.00 p.m. We will
welcome all attendees of the conference in the Sheldonian Theatre of Oxford and we will
have the honour to be joined by our three guest speakers Ms Dorothea Christiana, Dr Saber
Azam and Dr Richard Caplan. All of them have a strong background in politics and
international relations and will inspire you to make the most out of your time at OxIMUN.
Below we want to briefly introduce you to our guest speakers:
Ms Dorothea Christiana
Dorothea Christiana is currently holding various positions, among other remarkable roles she is
functioning as a Convenor / Chair at the United Nations Association Scotland, is serving as Strategic
Development Director at the United Nations House Scotland and as UN Committee Member at the
International Federation of Human Ecologists, while also working towards her PhD at the University
of Edinburgh. Furthermore, she is an author, currently writing her fourth book. In the past she worked
on various UN-related projects, for example she led and established the UNHS Advocate Programme
at the UN House Scotland.
Dr Saber Azam
Saber Azam is an author and former United Nations representative in numerous countries in Asia,
Africa and Europe. Among other very respectable positions, he functioned as UNHCR Representative
in Rwanda, Chief of Staff in the DPKO in Kosovo, and President of the “Comité Afghan d’Aide
Humanitaire” in Geneva. His most recent book “SORAYA: The Other Princess” is a historical fiction
dealing with Afghan history depicting the view of the majority of Afghans about ravages of war in
their country, the condition of women and the resurgence of the current form of terrorism.
Dr Richard Caplan
Richard Caplan is a Professor of International Relations and Director of the Centre for International
Studies and is an official Fellow of Lincare College. His most recent research has been concerned
with how leading peacekeeping organizations differ in their understandings of the characteristics of
and requirements for a consolidated peace, and the implications that these differences have for the
formulation and implementation of coherent peacebuilding strategies. Among other respectable roles
Richard Caplan has held fellowships and received grants from the British Academy, the Economic
and Social Research Council (ESRC), and the MacArthur Foundation.
The Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony takes place from 3.30 pm until 5.15 pm on Sunday, October 27 in
Oxford’s picturesque Sheldonian Theatre. The Closing Ceremony will give Secretary-
General Emma Rowland the chance to give her closing speech and will serve to reflect on the
achievements of the conference. Our USG for Academics Bianca Getzel and our USG for
Chairs Badshah Kazi will each give you a short review of the conference’s academic side.
Furthermore, each team of chairs will give a short presentation about the work their
committee accomplished and the resolutions they passed.
16OxIMUN Ball Information
Saturday 26th October, 8pm
This is the jewel of the conference – get dressed in your fanciest ball gowns for OxIMUN’s
headline social of the weekend. The 2019 Ball will be hosted by the beautiful Andrew Wiles
building, Oxford’s Maths Institute. In this stunning modern space we’ll offer you dancing,
drinks and entertainment for an unforgettable night. Oxford’s very own incredible talents,
Rough Edge Brass Band and Garfunkel will be performing, as will some more surprises! We
are really, really excited to be bringing you this new and spectacular OxIMUN ball.
Please help us to make the night incredible by being respectful of the venue, those working and
partying around you, and, of course, yourself. We don’t want any hurt people, hurt buildings,
hurt egos or hurt reputations that might stop this becoming a new OxIMUN tradition!
Leave your money, drinks and stress behind, and just bring you, your best party clothes and
your IDs (incl. conference ID). Remember to eat beforehand – there won’t be more than snacks!
This is the time to take a break from your hard work and let loose.
Doors open at 8pm, and music finishes at 12.30am (not to forget time for some good sleep
before the conference you’ll be attending early the next morning!). See you there! We can’t
wait….
17Our Sponsors
Our Gold Sponsors:
The Graduate Institute of Geneva
The Graduate Institute of
International and Development
Studies is a world leading institution
of teaching and research focusing on
the major global challenges facing the
contemporary world.
Our mission is to prepare you for an
international career by offering rigorous, stimulating courses taught by prominent scholars
and practitioners of global affairs. In the heart of International Geneva, our dynamic and
cosmopolitan learning environment makes the Graduate Institute the ideal place to begin your
international path.
• Boost your academic profile in Geneva, a hub for global affairs and development
• Study with world-class faculty
• Join our community of 100+ nationalities
• Access international career and internship opportunities
Learn more: http://graduateinstitute.ch/prospective
Our Silver Sponsors:
Raleigh EXPEDITION
Raleigh International is a youth driven sustainable
development charity. Here at Raleigh, we
believe that when young people and communities
work alongside one another they are empowered
to create lasting change.
For more than 30 years’ we have run Raleigh
Expedition. Expedition is a unique mixture of
impactful projects, personal discovery and true
adventure. Expedition brings young people together
from all over the world to create change. Change in
the communities you work in, change in
the environments you live in and change in yourself. It’s a volunteer experience you will
never forget.
18Partner Restaurants
The OxIMUN 2019 Secretariat have worked hard to source exclusive offers at some of
Oxford’s best and most unique restaurants–catering to all dietary requirements. Simply
present your OxIMUN Lanyard to take advantage of the below offers we have secured for
you to enjoy:
Restaurant Cuisine Discount
Columbia Coffee Roasters Coffee 10% on drinks
Organic Deli Cafe Soups and sandwiches, deli 20% on final bill
White Rabbit Oxford Pizza 10% on all pizzas
Chutneys Indian 10% on final bill
Yellow Submarine Oxford Café 20% on final bill
No. 1 Ship Street European 20% off food Sunday lunch
12pm - 4.30pm 27th
October. You will need to
make a pre booking and
quote OxIMUN.
More coming soon!
19Emergency Information
Emergency Services:
All UK Emergency Services can be reached by calling 999 or 112. You can call this number
for free from any payphone, or most strangers would be willing to call for you. All
emergency medical treatment is free at the point of use. However, if you are an EU/EEA
citizen you should carry your EHIC card with you. If you are not a UK/EU/EEA citizen, you
should arrange health insurance before you travel in case you require non-emergency
treatment.
Other contacts:
• Police (non-emergency): 101
• National Health Service (for free emergency medical advice): 111
• 001 Taxis: +44 1865 240 000
Hospitals:
Healthcare in the UK is provided free at the point of use by the National Health Service
(NHS). The Emergency Department (ER) of UK hospitals is called Accident and Emergency
(A&E). They are open 24 hours.
If you can, call 999 or 112 if you require an ambulance. If you do not require an ambulance
you can take a bus (towards John Radcliffe Hospital) from the High Street or hire a taxi. Tell
the taxi driver you need to go to A&E and they will take you to the nearest one.
If you have a minor illness you can go to a pharmacy and the pharmacist there will be able to
give you free advice on what you require. You can also visit www.nhs.uk for health advice.
A&E Hospital:
John Radcliffe Hospital,
Headley Way, Headington,
Oxford, OX3 9DU
+44 0300 304 7777
On arrival please go to reception and tell them:
1. Your Name and Address
2. Your Date of Birth
3. Why You Are There
4. The Name of Your GP (if applicable)
5. Whether You Are a Foreign Student
Please note: A&E does not treat Dental Emergencies; call +44 1865 337267 for locations of
the nearest Dentist if you require dental services.
20University Security Service:
The University of Oxford has private security officers which regularly patrol central Oxford,
especially at night. Their services can be accessed by anyone in Oxford–you do not have to
be a student at the University.
They advise the following:
• Don’t wander away from the group or go out on your own.
• Don’t carry large amounts of money, and don’t count it in public view.
• Take care of small electrical items like headphones, iPads, and phones
• Make sure that bags are kept closed at all times and that you can see your bag.
They can be found at:
Old Observatory,
South Parks Road,
Oxford, OX1 3RH
+44 1865 289999 (urgent) OR +44 1865 272944 (general enquiries)
More details at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ouss
Helplines:
1. Nightline: A confidential and anonymous overnight listening, emotional support,
information, and supplies services, run by trained University of Oxford students for
students. You can call them or visit them in person from 8pm to 8am:
16 Wellington Square,
Oxford.OX1 2HY
Call +44 1865 270 270 or visit oxfordnightline.org/talk
2. Samaritans: A charity providing confidential and anonymous emotional support to
anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. You can call
them or visit their website for free anytime. Call them at 116 123 or visit their website
at www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us
OxIMUN Urgent Contact:
From 17:00 24 October – 20:00 27 October we will operate an urgent contact and enquiries
phone line staffed by a member of the Secretariat. You can call this line from 9am- 8pm with
any general enquiries, and anytime if you with urgent requests.
If you require immediate assistance you should still call 999 or 112 first. If you call us first,
we will advise you to call 999 or 112. If you have already sought other help, please do let us
know what happened by contacting us so that we may support you any way that we can.
However, we are not infallible; if you can’t get through to us do leave a message and we will
get back to you as soon as we can:
+44 7481 435410
urgent@oximun.org
21Emma Rowland
Exeter College
Turl Street
Oxford
OX1 3DP
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