University Utrecht: It’s in the name! Our University is our biggest partner. Without the UU, no UUMUN. UU students form the lion’s share of our delegation. Besides, we keep in touch with the UU through the deans, student associations and the educational staff.

The Utrecht University Fund ("Het Universiteitsfonds") has already been a sponsor of UUMUN of a considerable amount of time and is one of our most valued sponsors. The Student Committee Utrecht University Fund, also known as ‘STUF’, commits itself to supporting student-led initiatives in Utrecht. Through its longstanding relationship with UUMUN, ‘STUF’, backs the development of public speaking skills and the international orientation of Utrecht’s students.

In the city of Utrecht there are over 65 thousand students. VIDIUS main goal is looking after the interests of every student. VIDIUS has been a helping hand in organizing the substantive UUMUN events that challenges students in extracurricular activities. Empowering and improving education is a goal that UUMUN mutually shares with VIDIUS.

The K.F. Hein Fund focusses on projects and events that address a broad audience in the city -and more broadly the province- of Utrecht. As part of addressing a broad audience, the K.F. Hein Foundation is committed to a large number of different projects, ranging from social goals and needs to art and culture, and from nature and public heath to heritage and education. Together with UUMUN, the goal of educating and empowering young individuals is pursued.

Bird & Bird is an internationally leading law firm focussed on business sectors where technology plays a key role. They are a leading firm on the topic of innovation and development. We have had the pleasure of working together during the Race to Diplomacy and the Highway to the Future because of which we have been introduced to the broad range of applicability of their innovation knowledge.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a leading law firm both in the Netherlands and internationally. We have the pleasure of regularly organising inhouse days, events, and social activities with this firm. Moreover, we are proud to say that many of our alumni have been inspired to start their careers here. De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek provides legal services for the Ocean Cleanup in a pro bono format and has therefore been an important partner during the Road to Sustainability.

Windt le Grand Leeuwenburgh is an independent, Rotterdam based law firm specialized in litigation and corporate law. Many multinationals and Dutch firms choose for this office because their lawyers have experience dealing with complex situations. These consist out of financial crises, shareholder disputes and restructuring. They offer a wide array of high quality legal assistance. Additionally, this office dedicates extra time and effort to activities outside of its regular proceedings. We are eager to work together with them again this year.

PepsiCo is worldwide known for its leading position in foods and beverages. As part of the global food system, PepsiCo highly values sustainability and the importance of further improving production processes and waste reduction. This vision allowed for a perfect opportunity for students to become acquainted with this company and the topic of  circular economy during the Road to Sustainability. 

Hill + Knowlton strategies is a full-service communication consulting firm. Next to this, with Jack de Vries as CEO, this firm has provided UUMUN delegates and alumni insights into political topics such as the American and Dutch elections.

DLA Piper is one of the largest global law firms with offices around the globe. We have the pleasure of working together with their office in the Netherlands during the Race to Diplomacy in which we learned more about the value of working at a global law firm due to the additional international  career opportunities.

Kennedy van der Laan is a Dutch independent law firm with a clear and novel vision. One of their main views is the importance of balancing working at the highest level with an open, kind and informal culture. We are excited to work together with them especially as part of the Highway to the Future due to their expertise in IT law as the largest team in this field in the Netherlands.

This year, the Dutch Ministry of Defence cooperates with us for the second time, in organising the final day of the Race to Diplomacy.