What we do

Six ways to experience international affairs at the Forlì Campus — from the committee room to the dinner table.

Six ways to take part

At the heart of UNSA is the Model United Nations: students act as delegates of UN Member States, research a global issue, deliver speeches, negotiate and draft resolutions — just like real diplomats. Around it, we organise panels, seminars and workshops, community events and a student magazine.

  1. IMUN Club
  2. IIMUN Conference
  3. IIIPanels
  4. IVSeminars & Workshops
  5. VCommunity
  6. VIThe Critical Lens
ActivityI

MUN Club

Where every delegate starts

Students during a MUN Club session in the Ruffilli Library

Our weekly training in diplomacy, run by the Academics committee: research international topics, learn the Rules of Procedure, write position papers, practise speeches and negotiation. The programme culminates in a final simulation on the Forlì Campus. No experience needed.

  • Every Tuesday
  • 17:00 – 19:00
  • Room Dewey 999, Ruffilli Library
  • Free
Learn more about the MUN Club
ActivityII

MUN Conference

A full day in the committee room

Delegates voting with their country placards

Our official simulation, held once every semester: opening speeches, caucuses, negotiations and a resolution to vote, in a formal committee setting. Three editions so far — on migration and climate (UNHRC), on AI in military applications (UNGA) and on the weaponization of economic interdependence (UNGA First Committee).

  • Every semester
  • In English
  • Business attire
  • Reduced fee for members
Editions & Rules of Procedure
ActivityIII

Panels

Meet the people who study the world

Speakers at the desk during a UNSA event

Panel discussions with professors of the University of Bologna, international guest speakers and partner organisations, on the questions shaping today's international order. Open to all students.

  • The United Nations at 80
  • The Contested Middle East
  • EU Trade Policy as a Geopolitical Tool
  • The Case of Rwanda
Discover our panels
ActivityIV

Seminars & Workshops

Learn by discussing

A student speaking at the podium

Thematic seminars created by and for students, interactive workshops and debates — including on negotiation and public speaking — to sharpen the skills every diplomat needs.

  • Women in Diplomacy
  • Workshop: Is International Law Dead?
  • Negotiation & public speaking
  • Debates
Explore our seminars & workshops
ActivityV

Community

A home away from home

Piazza Saffi in Forlì at night

Our student body comes from all over the world. We celebrate it with moments to meet, share cultures and discover Forlì together.

  • Welcome Week
  • Forlì Walking Tour
  • Coffee Breaks
  • International Potluck
  • Gala Night
ActivityVI

The Critical Lens

Our student magazine

Cover of The Critical Lens, Volume 1

Well-researched, nuanced essays by students of the University of Bologna on the events shaping our international landscape. Volume I is dedicated to the theme of war; submissions for the Second Edition open on 4 November 2026.

Read the magazine