Welcome to ESAANZ

European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand

The European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ) was launched as an independent body on 16 March 1991 in Melbourne. The initiative for such an Association was based on the experience of the national Associations for Contemporary European Studies in each of the member states of the European Union and elsewhere, which is an experience of cooperation, sharing of learning and research interests and dissemination of information and critical analysis on contemporary issues. In June 2020, CESAA and the European Union Studies Association of New Zealand merged to form the European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand. The merger created two branches in Melbourne and in Christchurch, while also a third branch formed in Sydney. Through these branches, ESAANZ aims to further European studies in Australia and New Zealand.

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Aims Of The Association

ESAANZ’s objectives are:

  • to promote teaching and research in contemporary European studies;
  • to provide a forum for discussion of contemporary European issues;
  • to publish work of high quality in European Studies;
  • to maintain and foster links between tertiary educational institutions;
  • to foster links among academics in Australia and internationally;
  • to encourage European studies in secondary schools;
  • to advise interested government and non-government organisations.

ESAANZ News

ESAANZ 2024 Conference

On 6 December 2024, the University of Melbourne hosted the conference of the European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ). The ESAANZ 2024 conference focused on the complexities of continuing challenges and transformations in Europe and its neighbourhood from a variety of perspectives: politics, economy, environment and society. The conference gathered papers across […]

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ESAANZ Newsletter May 2024

We are delighted to bring you our May 2024 newsletter edited by Fasiha and Blake. Along with updates from the AGM, our newsletter is an excellent resource for news items, calls for papers, updates on the activities of ESAANZ, its members and those of the EU Delegations and EU Centres of Excellence. If you wish […]

ESAANZ AGM – 8 May 2024

European Studies Association Australia New Zealand (ESAANZ) will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 5.00 pm AEST/7.00 pm NZST via Zoom. All current members are encouraged to participate and nominate for various roles. AGENDA 1. Acknowledgement of Country 2. Minutes of the 2023 AGM   3. President’s Report 3.1 Treasurer’s […]

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Join the European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ) today and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing European studies in our region. With branches in Melbourne, Christchurch, and Sydney, ESAANZ offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, learning, and research on contemporary European issues.

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