On 5 – 6 April 2025, the School of Social Innovation organized the MFUMUN Conference 2025, a Model United Nations conference designed to enhance students’ global citizenship skills at E4 Building. The opening ceremony, held on 5 April 2025, was presided over by Dr. Thanikun Chantra, Dean of the School of Social Innovation, with Asst. Prof. Maya Dania, a lecturer of the School of Social Innovation, serving as the lead organizer. The event attracted over 50 student participants.
The conference aimed to develop students’ diplomatic negotiation skills through simulations of United Nations sessions. It also provided in-depth understanding of international development and global citizenship, while fostering inter-university networks within Thailand.
The event also brought together international experts, including Dr. Helene Syed Zwick, Head of the Migration Data and Research Unit at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), who delivered a special lecture titled: "It's Rising Global Challenges and Their Impact on Migration." Other notable speakers from the School of Social Innovation included Asst. Prof. Fabio Calzolari and Dr. Sawang Meesang, who led panel discussions to deepen students’ understanding of global issues.
The conference activities featured special lectures, formal and informal debates, group discussions, and report writing, all of which helped participants build skills in diplomacy, critical thinking, and solving global challenges.
At the beginning of the event, Mr. Nawabzada Jamal Raisani, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Former Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs & Culture of Balochistan, Innovation, also joined the discussion as an MFU alumnus of the International Development programme at the School of Social Innovation.
This project served as a valuable opportunity for students to develop leadership and international diplomacy skills, aligning with MFU’s vision of producing graduates who are well-prepared to become global citizens.
