Category: ESAANZ News

  • Poland’s Electoral Crossroads: Right-Wing Surge Threatens Liberal Lead

    Poland’s Electoral Crossroads: Right-Wing Surge Threatens Liberal Lead

    In recent analysis for the Australian Institute of International Affairs, the ESAANZ executive board member, Dr Kasia Williams, examined the first-round results of Poland’s presidential election, the views of the candidates and what they reveal about the broader political shift across Europe. The full article is available on the International Affairs website.

  • EUSAAP Conference 2025

    EUSAAP Conference 2025

    On 8 and 9 June 2025, the annual conference of the European Union Association Asia Pacific (EUSAAP) has been successfully organised in collaboration with the EUSA Macau, University of Macau (UM) and the Institute of European Studies of Macau (IEEM). The conference titled “The EU, its Policies and Relations in Times of Transition” brought together…

  • ESAANZ AGM 2025

    ESAANZ AGM 2025

    EUROPEAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND INC (Incorporated in Victoria, Australia) ESAANZ NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 5.30PM AEST; 7.30PM NZST (via zoom). The zoom link will be circulated to all members by email. Otherwise please contact Matt or Gosia for the details. All current members are encouraged to participate and…

  • ‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power – by Mathew Doidge

    ‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power – by Mathew Doidge

    A great discussion piece focusing on Germany as an important partner for New Zealand and the Pacific from Dr Mathew Doidge, a senior research fellow at the University of Canterbury and the ESAANZ board member. Please follow the link to the Conversation.

  • EUSAAP Conference 2025 – Macau

    EUSAAP Conference 2025 – Macau

    The European Union Studies Association Asia Pacific (EUSAAP) is an academic, international network of national European Union Studies Associations in the Asia Pacific region collaborating to increase the impact, visibility and excellence of EU Studies. EUSAAP Conference 2025 will take place: Sunday and Monday, 8+9 June 2025, University of Macau Call for papers closing: Sunday, 30…

  • ESAANZ Essay Prize Competition 2024 winners

    ESAANZ Essay Prize Competition 2024 winners

    ESAANZ is proud to announce the ESAANZ essay competition winners for 2024 for the best undergraduate and postgraduate essay in both Australia and New Zealand. Australia winners The co-winner of the ESAANZ Essay Prize competition in the undergraduate student category: The winner of the ESAANZ Essay Prize competition in the postgraduate student category: New Zealand…

  • ESAANZ 2024 Conference

    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…

  • ESAANZ Newsletter May 2024

    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

    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…

  • Europe Day 2024 – panel discussion on EU and Australian Research & Innovation

    Europe Day 2024 – panel discussion on EU and Australian Research & Innovation

    To celebrate Europe Day (9 May), we invite you to attend a panel discussion focusing on the HorizonEurope strategic plan 2025-2027 for research and innovation; and case studies to highlight the EU’sglobal leadership in inclusive public-funded research and innovation, followed by networkingopportunities over lunch. Event date: Monday 13 May from 12pm-2pm at RMIT University, Council Chamber,…