MAGA staff and students at the United Nations, Geneva
The MA in Global Affairs Programme continues to develop new and existing projects for the benefit of students and the growth of the School of Humanities and its Department of Economics and International Studies.
In its second consecutive year the study-trip to Geneva was again successful. Lucky enough to have a comprehensive programme of workshops, seminars and various activities within the United Nations and with other international bodies, the students engaged in instructive and stimulating debate.
Experts in different fields gave students the opportunity not only to learn about their work but also to question policy and decision-making and put forward their own ideas as future professionals in the international fora. Diplomats, advisors, international negotiators and academics among others also offered their advice and expertise by sharing details of their own career paths. Students very much appreciated the openness and genuine attention to each one’s concerns and expectations.
Most students will in one way or other participate in future work that will affect their societies and others around the world. In different ways they will contribute to the strengthening of collaborative national and international relations between peoples in pursuit of better opportunities for all. It is hoped that this journey has shown them ways in which they can achieve this and succeed in their personal careers.
The constant support of Professor Martin Ricketts, Dean of the School of Humanities, Professor Richard Langhorne, MAGA Programme Director, and staff and academics on all our programmes make these projects possible. I am grateful for their help and would especially like to thank our students who have made us very proud indeed.
Report by Patricia C. Prada Jimenez
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