ISEP - Irish Simulation of the European Parliament

08/02/2019

Day 1 of Politico’s EU Studies Fair 2019 off to a great start, so many young people looking forward to learning about the work of the European Committee of the Regions!

08/11/2018

Hello everyone, as you are probably aware, today the EPP announced their Spitzenkandidat, so if you would like to try your hand at being a Commissioner ahead of the 2019 elections then come join us here on the organising team for ISEP 2019. Signs up for our committee will be closing Friday week, so send them in now to have your say as early as possible.

Additionally, if you personally do not want to be part of the organising committee but are part of an organisation who may wish to partner with us, then as always send your questions, comments and feedback to [email protected].

All the best,
ISEP Team 2019

06/11/2018

Hello everyone, it is great to see so many early sign ups for the organising team after only one day. For those of you who are still hesitant about signing up, or for those of you who have little experience in the realm of European issues, we here at the committee are happy announce that we will be organising a trip to Politico’s 20th Annual EU Studies Fair in February 2019.

The Studies Fair is a great opportunity to meet representatives from top class educational institutions throughout Europe and get an insider track on how to develop a successful academic career path.

The event will be taking place in Brussels from 8-9th of February. The event is free to register to, and if you are interested, we may be able to avail of group bookings for accommodation and the like.

If you would like to avail of this wonderful opportunity, register at http://www.eustudiesfair.com/ and tell them you heard about the event through one of the EU Studies Fair Ambassadors.

As always feedback, comments and queries can be sent to [email protected] and let us know if you would like to head to the studies fair, places will be limited for the number of people we will be able to bring, so the earlier you let us know the better.

Thank you for your ongoing support,

DG of ISEP 2019, Peter Honer.



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POLITICO’s 20th edition of EU Studies Fair is happening on February 8-9, 2019 in Brussels. Visitors’ registration is now open. Fill in the registration form below to join us and interna…

05/11/2018

Hello Everyone, we at the ISEP are back after quite the hiatus and we would just like you all to know that registration to be part of the 2019 organizing team is officially open!

We have done a lot of research on the structures of MEU’s throughout Europe, and though this event is not going to be as intensive, we believe that it will be an excellent foundation for any future groups who may want to establish something similar going forward.

Positions are open to all people, of all fields of study, from any university, so long as they will be available for group meetups in Dublin on a regular basis.

No prior experience in either the participation of or organization of these types of events is required, but we at the organizing team will, of course, welcome the insight of those who have worked in these kinds of events in the past.

Roles are not set as such, but we would encourage candidates to show a preference for any of the following:

Content – This category involves the creation of and setting of the scope of materials which shall be discussed at the ISEP. The Content team shall elect a Commissioner to propose the directive or regulations generally, as well as determine the stakeholders to appear as lobbyists throughout the simulation.

Legal and Political Support – Legal officers shall review any amendments submitted by participants to make sure that they are compliant with EU law, additionally, they shall endeavor to provide guidance where a participant is unsure of the legal status of their proposed amendment. Political officers shall provide general party guidance to further clarify what their party’s position is on a given topic. They shall endeavor to provide materials that the participants are likely to find useful and advise the more inexperienced members on the procedural rules that govern the event.

Sponsorship and Partnerships – The primary role of this group is to secure either financial or administrative support for the ISEP itself, as well as for any evening entertainment that will be proposed by the events team. They shall ensure that any group that sponsors the event shall receive adequate representation and acknowledgment

Events - This group shall be responsible for any evening entertainment accompanying the event as well as any provisions necessary throughout the ISEP. They shall also endeavor to organize the provision of travel details for those who are not familiar with the venue.

Correspondence – External correspondence shall work closely with the administrative bodies of the potential venue for the ISEP in order to ensure that the event runs smoothly. This shall include the sourcing of relevant materials from interested parties who may wish to assist in supporting the event. Internal correspondence shall endeavor to accurately relay any relevant information gleamed to the organizing committee in a timely fashion.

Public Relations – This shall include the management of any social media accounts, the organization of poster campaigns to attract participants and the drafting of presentation speeches for lecture theatres or any other venue where participants may be found.

Please use the form below to record your responses.

Any additional feedback, comments or queries can be sent to [email protected].

Looking forward to meeting you all,

ISEP 2019 Organising Team

21/04/2018

Photos from the first Irish Simulation of the European Parliament on April 6th, 2018. Feel free to tag yourselves!

07/04/2018

A big huge THANK YOU to everyone who came yesterday, and made the first session of the Irish Simulation of the European Parliament a success!
We've been working so hard on this project and it is thanks to you that it was such an amazing experience! Thank you to the professors for giving us their time and hard work; Mr Francis Jacobs, Dr Aidan Regan, and Ms Julie Foulon, we greatly appreciate it.
Pictures from the event will be made available this coming week and the certificates of participation will be sent out as well. If anyone is interested in being on the organising committee next year, shoot us a message!

04/04/2018

Hey guys hope everyone’s looking forward to Friday!🙌
There will be a night out after the simulation in Lafayette (Westmoreland Street). We’ll have free food too so make sure you come along for what’s sure to be a great night!😁

07/03/2018

*VIDEO ALERT*
Whether you're not sure if you want to apply, or if you already have, watch our little trailer and get a taste of what we are preparing for you!
We're now less than two weeks away from the closing date for the applications - you've still got time but don't miss it!
Get Ready for this first ever edition of ISEP!

06/03/2018

Spotted on campus!

Join us in debating the creation of a Common European Defence Force on Friday, April 6th from 4-8pm.
Applications are still open, what are you waiting for: SIGN UP NOW ✍️🏃
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26/02/2018

*** CLOSED ***

Participate in the first ever Irish Simulation of the European Parliament (ISEP)!

Taking place on Friday April 6th in UCD, you will be split into political parties and act as MEPs. The topic of the simulation is the creation of a United European Defence Force. You will be able to debate, amend and vote on the motion with your fellow MEPs.

This is an excellent opportunity to improve your critical analysis while also practicing your legal and political review skills. It's also a great way to meet new people and promises to be a lot of fun!

If you're interested, fill out the application below.