London Youth MUN 2026 has come to a brilliant close!

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Recently, our Upper school students took part in high-level debates on global issues in International Relations, alongside 640 delegates from across the UK and around the world – including delegations from Turkey, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. With more experienced international participants than ever before, the standard was truly exceptional and we are incredibly proud of our team of students for their dedication, research and thoughtful diplomacy throughout the conference.

Many congratulations to the individual award winners listed below – with the students’ committee topics, which give an overview of the immense amount of research and work that went into their success:  

A Diplomacy Award for demonstrating the highest level of preparation, knowledge, leadership and collaboration throughout the conference:

• Edouard, representing Canada in the Historic UN Security Council (“The Berlin Blockade, 1948-1949”)

Best Research Awards for displaying outstanding subject knowledge and submitting the best policy paper: 

• Lukas, representing Saudi Arabia in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (“Arms proliferation after the Cold War, 1993”) 
• Victor, representing the United Kingdom in the Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (“Developing Disaster Response in the Caribbean”)
• Leonor, representing Sir Ian Campbell in the House of Commons (“The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”) 

Most Improved Awards for growing to the challenge and advancing their country’s interest especially towards the end of the conference:

• Willem, representing the United States in the Disarmament and International Security committee (“Arms proliferation after the Cold War, 1993”) 
• Leo, representing the CIA Director John McCone in the Crisis Committee (“The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1963”) 

Honourable Mention Awards who came close seconds in all of the above categories, demonstrating strong debating and research skills as well as diplomatic awareness:  

• Anna, for representing China in the UN Economic and Social Council (“Debt-trap diplomacy and coercive loans in Global Finance”).

A huge congratulations to the Jeannine Manuel School team for their outstanding achievement. Their success is testament to their commitment and depth of preparation behind the scenes. Bravo!