As part of the specialisation International Public Affairs at Hanze UAS, Master in International Communication students have participated in the 11th European Brussels Forum from 25 March – 31 March 2012. This Forum is annually organised by the Munich European Forum Association (MEF).

The MIC students were participants in an international simulation conference entitled “Navigating troubled water: New policy approaches in a time of transition.”

During simulation, the students took over the roles of a heads of state or government ministers. All participants are called upon to choose and prepare a position (that of a country or political party) in one of four committees: North Atlantic Council,G20,Council of the European Union,Media Committee.

Blog posts by MIC students:

Alyssa Hopp: My first day at my first MEF 
Merike Kiesel: Building up experience at Brussels European Forum 
Hasina Juma: How to manage sensitive issues in a strategic manner