Teachers of the Polytechnic University took part in the «Model UN» game for Zaporizhzhia schoolchildren

On April 26–27, employees of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University participated in the Model UN game for students in grades 8–11, which took place at Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 107. The event was organized by the Department of Education and Science and the Center for Scientific and Technical Creativity of Youth «Polit».

The invited experts were teachers from leading higher education institutions in Zaporizhzhia, including experts from Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University. Our university was represented by Iryna Maksymenko, Associate Professor of the Department of Accounting and Finance, and Oleksiy Tymchuk, Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal, Civil and International Law.

As guests of honor from the Polytechnic, Vice-Rector Valeriy Naumyk and Director of the Children’s and Youth Scientific University «Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic» Olena Nazarova were invited to the event.

During the game, students modeled the work of the UN General Assembly and its committees on social, humanitarian and cultural issues, as well as on human rights. The students tried themselves as delegates from 14 countries around the world. During the simulation of the work of the UN, young people discussed important issues, including: combating poverty and social inequality, protecting human rights during hostilities. The game was held in the session hall of the Zaporizhzhia City Council. The participants tried to reach a consensus through debates and finding compromises.

Model UN is not just a game, but a powerful training for those who will shape world politics in the future!