The Harvard IRC Academy was created with the goal of making educational IR and MUN content accessible to students anywhere in the world. Instructors are Harvard students who are passionate about IR and MUN and are excited to share their knowledge on a new virtual platform. Drawing on expertise accumulated over years, modules are engaging and focus on building the skills and background knowledge to succeed in MUN and in life. Students have the flexibility to choose their lessons, selecting from skills-based, IR-based, and MUN-based modules.  

Learn from Real Harvard Coaches

Angie Cui

Founding Team + Instructor

Angie was the Chief of Strategy of the Harvard International Relations Council, and graduated with a joint degree in East Asian Studies and Government, with a focus in US-China policy. She also served on the HIRC's Board of Directors, as the Director of Training for Harvard's competitive MUN team, and on the Secretariat of Harvard Model United Nations. She has directed MUN conferences in Boston, Hyderabad, and Beijing, and excited to take your MUN, debate, and negotiation skills to new heights through IRC Academy.

Olivia Morris

Instructor

Olivia has been a tutor for the Harvard Program for International Education, teaching internationally-focused content to high school students in the Boston area. She studies neuroscience along with global health and health policy. She is excited to teach the following modules: Intro to IR: International Bodies, Intro to IR: Regional Cooperation, Social Movements: Activism Today, and Current Events: COVID-19 and Globalization.

Kathryn Kuhar

Founding Team + Instructor

Kathryn was a member of the Board of Directors of the Harvard International Relations Council and served as the Director-General of Harvard Model United Nations India 2019 and the Director of the Harvard Program for International Education. She studied History with a minor in Government, focusing specifically on voting rights for women. She helped develop Harvard IRC Academy after spearheading education initiatives in Boston and Hyderabad, India.

What Sets Harvard IRC Academy Apart?

Each learning experience is built around the pillars of active & case-based learning, and expert Harvard coaches will guide you every step of the way. Through each course, you will join a community of like-minded peers from around the world who are committed to furthering their education and IR & MUN journey. Engage with interactive activities and course material to expand or supplement your knowledge of current events, IR, and Model UN with us!

  • IRC Academy courses are nothing like a typical sit-back-and-listen lecture. You’ll engage in a new activity in every lesson. Each element is designed to keep you interested, involved, and on your toes.

  • Immerse yourself in real-world learning. Lessons are brought to life through detailed scenarios and cases, which put you in the shoes of Harvard students. Learn through practice.

  • Engaging with Harvard students is a big part of what makes IRC Academy unique. You hear viewpoints from experts in MUN, IR, and more, and can learn experiences and perspectives.

  • Optionally, receive accreditation of your learning experience in the form of a Harvard IRC Academy Certificate.

Harvard International Relations Council

World Renowned for Substantive Excellence

The Harvard IRC Academy is part of the Harvard International Relations Council (HIRC), a student-run 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on promoting awareness of international issues. Reaching around 10,000 high school and university students annually, the HIRC is based in Cambridge and runs programs in India, China, Dubai, and Latin America.
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