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2026 ESAANZ Essay Prize Competition

The European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand proudly announces the 6th annual Undergraduate and Postgraduate ESSAY COMPETITION 2026. The categories are:1. Best two essays by an undergraduate student (2,000 – 4,000 words)2. Best essay by an honours or postgraduate student (3,000 – 5,000 words) Prizes: Eligibility: Essays eligible for submission must have been […]

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ESAANZ AGM 2026

The Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 21 May 2026, and concluded with the election of the members of the Executive Committee. A/Prof Gosia Klatt will be leading ESAANZ as President and Dr Serena Kelly was elected as Vice-President. Below, you will find the President’s report prepared for the AGM. ESAANZ AGM 2025 President’s […]

ESAANZ Conference 2025

The European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ) held its 2025 conference in a hybrid format at the University of Melbourne, Australia on 21 November 2025. Conference theme:Continuity and change: Europe in time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty In this current time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty – due to the continuing military confrontation in […]

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ESAANZ support for ANUCES

Following the public announcement of the plans from the ANU to disestablish the ANU Centre for European Studies, as part of the change proposal, the ESAANZ President has forwarded a letter of support for ANUCES. Re: ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Organisational Change Proposal – ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) Professor Bronwyn […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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

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 […]

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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 […]