La Trobe International Relations Association (LIRA)

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Monash International Affairs Society for extending an invitation to LIRA to participate in their Model UN event that took place on the 25th and 26th of September last month. This experience was truly remarkable, offering a deep dive into the intricate world of international relations and diplomacy. The discussions, negotiations, and collaborations with fellow participants were both enlightening and enriching. We look forward to continued cooperation and opportunities to foster a deeper understanding of global affairs.

Thank you, MIAS, for this incredible learning experience!

LIRA is excited to extend a formal invite to attend 𝘔𝘐𝘈𝘚 upcoming event, Meet the Ambassador: His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko (Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia)

If you are interested in attending, Contact Us at: [email protected]

🕑13th of October from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (with a 2:30 pm arrival)

📍 Held on Monash University, Clayton Campus

The format of the event will involve introductory remarks by Professor Jacqui True (Professor of International Relations & Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women), followed by His Excellency who will provide a keynote address, providing insights into their experience and expertise. This would be followed by a moderated discussion through engagement with the attending audience.

See you there!

🎉Exciting news!
LIRA has been fortunate enough to be invited by the Monash University based organization MIAS to attend a model UN that they will be hosting on Monash’s campus in Clayton. It will take place on the 25th and 26th of September.

🔹If for whatever reason you are not able to make both days, that is perfectly ok because you are allowed to attend for one day if that suits your schedule better. For a reduced ticket price, just inform LIRA via our email [[email protected]] that is the case so we may inform the organizers.

🔹Free catering will be provided during the event and during the social evenings that take place after each day of the model UN. According to the organisers, they have got approximately 50 delegates so far, so it will be a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests in international affairs.

🔹Registration closes on the 18th of September at 11:59pm. Please Inform LIRA via our email [[email protected]] if you will be attending this event so we are able keep track of who from La Trobe will be attending the event, in case anyone gets lost on the Clayton campus or something like that.

🔹Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monash-model-united-nations-2023-tickets-698781513317?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2i0YwLUojnjQ7lJ86GdudKFVyO-IWzJqoX4SHUb1vPRoqfZ0snaYv7SOU

If you have a moment to spare, watch this ABC News interview with La Trobe University’s Isabella Currie. The interview talks about the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin listed in Russian plane crash with no survivors | The World The man who defied Vladimir Putin and led a failed mutiny in Russia has reportedly been killed in a plane crash. Yevgeny Prigozhin was the boss of the Wagner...

On the 26th of July, LIRA was fortunate enough to be invited by the Asia Society to attend a Young Leaders Forum.

Where there were panels, workshops, delightful food , networking opportunities and an insightful speech from the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts.

It was a fantastic experience for the members of our club who attended this event, and we look forward to having similarly rewarding experiences in the future.

LIRA is delighted to announce it has been invited to attend Generation Asia Young Leaders Forum 2023 on the 26th of July 10am-4pm, at the State Library of Victoria. This is an amazing opportunity with limited spots so email us ASAP to secure your spot!

Read more on their website:

https://asiasociety.org/australia/events/generation-asia-young-leaders-forum-2023

We have a new Instagram page. Go give it a follow!

On the 27th of April, LIRA was fortunate enough to be invited to attend a networking event for young professionals interested in international affairs.

We heard from speakers, Dr. William Stoltz, Sam Bissett, and Jerry Nguyen, who discussed about a wide range of topics, including: how to find a career in the field of global affairs, cyber security, and trade.

It was a lovely and insightful experience, and LIRA would like to thank those who attended and helped make it so.

This Monday, on the third of April, LIRA was fortunate enough to be invited to be a part of the live audience for the ABC tv programme 'Q+A'.

Where Amanda Rishworth (federal minister for social services), Greg Mirabella (President of Victorian Liberal Party), Sara James (journalist and author), Osman Faruqi (journalist and former greens party candidate), and Deni Todorovic (Trans rights activist) were on the panel.

Discussing interesting topics such as: the Aston by-election, trans rights, the Trump indictment, and more.

It was a fun, informative and engaging event, thank you to those who attended who helped make it so. We may do this again in the second semester, so to those who unfortunately missed out this time round, hopefully we will see you the next time this comes around, or perhaps at a different LIRA event the club will run this year.

LIRA has had the good fortune of being invited to attend the renowned ABC program 'Q+A' on the 3rd of April this year for free.

If you are not familiar, 'Q+A' is a panel show where each week members of the public are invited to ask questions to a panel of politicians, social commentators and change makers about the issues that Australia and the world in general face now and in the future.

If you would like to attend this event, please email [email protected] your interest, along with your student number and phone number. We are only able to bring a select number of people to this event, so the quicker you are to inform us of your interest the more likely we are able to have you attend.

If you have any questions about the event feel free to ask via our email.

Last Thursday on the 9th of March LIRA had a fun and lovely Peace'n'Pints at the Peacock Inn. It was fantastic to see new and old faces as we drank some free booze, played pool, shared some laughs, and discussed international affairs and studying.

We look forward to having more successful events this year where we hope to see both those who went to this event and those who were unfortunately too busy to attend last week.

LIRA Peeps! The long anticipated wait is over…

The LIRA hoodies are here and ready to shop now!!!

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Don’t miss out on our first ever piece of Merch! 💙

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Hey Members, we are partnering with Grouptag to run our digital community.

Grouptag is the LinkedIn for Gen Z. It’s an awesome new space for students to build their network and get better connected with people, businesses and organisations.

Join Grouptag at www.grouptag.cool/download and follow

Last minute notice but great opportunity for our members!🙌🏼

🚨 Tickets are closing soon for the International Careers Conference 🚨

The ICC will host distinguished speaker panels and a wide range of masterclasses. Guests from the U.S. and Malaysian Consulates, the UN, World Vision, DFAT and more, will provide their career advice and experience. With a keynote address from The Hon. Lisa Singh, CEO of the Australia-India Institute, this event is not to be missed! Many university students and alumni across Melbourne and Victoria have already signed up.

Secure your tickets before they close below ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3bDs62M

🗓️ 26th August
📍 Arts Centre Melbourne

Want to see what the Model UN was like?

Check out the Photo album from the event with over 200+ photo’s.

A big thank you to our Photographer Chich, for capturing all of these wonderful moments on the day!📷💙

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KD40Gqso0ViVYS9pzTuBJL6Sv607SKZW?usp=sharing

Photography LIRA MUN 2022 - Google Drive

LIRA MUN 2022🇺🇳

LIRA hosted it’s very first Model United Nations Conference on Saturday, 23rd of July... and Wow, what a great turn out it was!

Delegates gathered to hash it out over five gruelling sessions across the day. Debating, questioning, strategically forming alliances, making amendments and more... all to come to an agreement on a resolution for all.

None of it would have been possible without the amazing work of the LIRA Team, who collectively worked night and days to put together amazing event.

A very special thank you to Sasha, Lani, Phil, Tharidhu, Fred, Callum, Corey and Chich for all of their work.

We would also like to thank all of our attendees and guests for attending, and as we hope to make the LIRA MUN an annual thing. We hope to see you all at future LIRA events and participating in the LIRA MUN for years to come.

Keep an eye out across our socials, as all of our events and club info is posted right there!

-LIRA MUN Committee

https://sites.google.com/view/latrobe-ir-association/publications/liras-2022-model-un-what-went-down-by-chich-cugno-sasha-irvine?authuser=1

LIRA - LIRA’s 2022 Model UN, What went down? By Chich Cugno & Sasha Irvine LaTrobe’s International Relations Association Model United Nations Assembly was called to take action on Saturday, July 23rd 2022. Issuing its members on a deadlier and far more transmissible COVID-19 variant, referred to as the Sigma variant. Festering untreated within the Ukraine Warzone, the

Hey folks,

Applications are now open for the Summer Intake of the Talaria Student Development Program to be held later this year with key dates being:

• Applications close 18th September
• Interview between 19th September and 7th October
• Program duration 21st November to 9th December

Talaria were stoked with the quality of applicants which came through us for their winter internship.

This paid 3-week program will give university students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and insights, contribute to actual business projects, meet industry leaders, and learn more about the wealth management industry and Talaria.

The program will run from 21st November - 9th December and will see students immersed in the day-to-day activities of both our investment and marketing & distribution teams.

As an organization committed to improving diversity, Talaria have decided to reach out directly to only a select number of societies, including La Trobe International Relations Association, who they believe share values and commitment to improving diversity and who’s members they would love to see apply for this program.

To apply, candidates just need to visit https://www.talariacapital.com.au/esg/student-development-program where they can fill out the online application form located at the bottom of the page.

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A Final Call For All Student Delegates!🌐

The time is now…We are threatened by a global pandemic and a rapidly mutating virus, a variant like none other seen before!

“A deadlier and far more transmissible variant of the COVID-19 virus has emerged…”

LaTrobe’s Model United Nations needs it’s best delegates put to the task!
👩🏻‍💼🧑🏼‍💻🧑🏽‍💼👨🏾‍💼👩🏼‍💻🧑🏿‍💼🧑🏽‍💻👩🏾‍💼🧑🏼‍💼👩🏾‍💼👨🏻‍💼🧑🏻‍💼👩🏽‍💼👨🏼‍💼

This will be a fantastic opportunity for all La Trobe students! Join us

Date: Saturday, July 23rd 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Located: at La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus (Building/room to be disclosed to those who have registered via email)

Registering and attending is FREE for all attendees!💙
We will have amazing catering provided throughout the day (dietary requirements to be submitted upon registering)

All attendees and LIRA members are welcomed to join us at the After Party for celebratory drinks following the MUN, where attendees receive a free drink…Who doesn’t love a free drink!🍻

To register, fill out the EOI form and we’ll be in touch shortly with everything you’ll need to know for the day.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlj-mNEegOWC7my_bntzLAOccKk8D7qd220HIZgwUEEJrQHw/viewform

Make sure to like our LIRA MUN Facebook Event page 👍and to share it with all your LaTrobe friends. We’ll keep you updated on the itinerary for the day across our socials and have all the info about the event right there and/or emailed directly to you.

Register To Secure Your Spot Today!✨

Find us at O Week’s Welcome Fest!!

Come and say Hi 👋🏼
Find out about the Club 🌏
Easy sign up’s for our Model UN 🇺🇳
Free Stickers and Badges to give away!!✨

Stall 18, La Trobe Indoor Sports Centre near Carpark 6, Bundoora Campus.

Tickets for the Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA)
Future 21 National Conference are Open!✨🙌🏼

YAIA is a not-for-profit organisation committed to connecting, engaging and empowering the next generation of leaders in international affairs, and to building the high calibre leaders necessary to navigate Australia's future in the Indo-Pacific century.

In an increasingly complex international environment, the Future 21 national conference will bring together the next generation of Australian leaders with Australia's leading policy thinkers and practitioners to think critically about the foreign policy, defence and strategic challenges and opportunities facing Australia and to consider how we will navigate our future in the 21st century.

Over two days (8 and 9 September) at the ANU's Centre for China in the World, young leaders from across Australia will come together to explore these themes at 2 keynote addresses, 4 expert panels and 3 regional breakout sessions hosted by a foreign ambassador. They will also pitch policy ideas that uphold Australia’s interests; attend professional development workshops; and network at the evening Gala Dinner and a range of pre- and post-conference opportunities exploring Canberra's national landmarks.

Tickets and the full agenda are available on their website:

https://www.youngausint.org.au/future-21

FUTURE21 | Young Australians in International Affairs In an increasingly complex international environment, the Future 21 national conference will bring together the next generation of Australian leaders with Australia's leading policy thinkers and practitioners to think critically about the foreign policy, defence and strategic challenges and opport.....

The LIRA Model UN is calling all student delegates! 🙌🏼🇺🇳
As the fate of world order lies in your hands…

Threatened by a global pandemic and a rapidly mutating virus, the La Trobe MUN needs it’s best delegates put to the task!

Do you think you have what it takes to bring about global peace?
Or better yet... maybe there's something that lies in all this chaos that will set your nation’s interests at the heart of the agenda?

This will be a fantastic opportunity for all La Trobe students! Join us
Date: Saturday, July 23rd 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Located: at La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus (location to be disclosed to all registered attendees)

Registering and attending is FREE for all attendees!💙
We will have amazing catering provided throughout the day (dietary requirements to be submitted upon registering) All attendees and LIRA members are welcomed to join us at the After Party that follows the MUN, where there will be a drinks tab. Who doesn’t love a free drink!🍻

To register, fill out the EOI form and we’ll be in touch shortly with everything you’ll need to know for the day.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlj-mNEegOWC7my_bntzLAOccKk8D7qd220HIZgwUEEJrQHw/viewform

Make sure to like our LIRA MUN Facebook Event page 👍and to share it with all your LaTrobe friends. We’ll keep you updated on the itinerary for the day across our socials and have all the info about the event right there and/or emailed directly to you.

Register To Secure Your Spot Today!✨

Hey Folks, a message from Melbourne International Relations Society below -

“On behalf of the Secretariat team, I would like to extend a warm invitation to the 2022 Melbourne Model United Nations (MelbMUN).

MelbMUN 2022 will offer networking events and academically stimulating discussion from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July 2022 at the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus. This event presents unparalleled opportunities to build lasting friendships during the conference whilst simulating the work of the United Nations in resolving global issues as well as connect with professionals and peers alike in the social events.

I am delighted to announce delegate registrations are open and you can purchase your ticket through this link and this grants you access to the following:

👩‍⚖️ 4 Model United Nations committee sessions
📣3 guest speaker events
🎶3 social events
👋 Welcome pack, including official MelbMUN merchandise


Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any queries. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s edition of Melbourne Model United Nations!


Warm regards,
Akanksha Agarwal”

Startmate Student Fellowship applications are closing soon this Friday May 20th! ✨✨

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The program will take place across 3 weeks in the winter break (27 June - 15 July) and is also fully sponsored (i.e. free).

You can read more about the program and apply at: https://bit.ly/w22student_fellowship

APPLY BY THE 20th OF MAY! Applications take less than 30 minutes.

Young Australians in International Affairs’ (YAIA) Fellowship Program is currently open and looking for writers. 📝

Over July-December, Fellows will be writing an op-ed each month under a Fellowship area of their choice.

We’ve had a couple of La Trobe students as YAIA Fellows over the years, with some now working at the ABC and DFAT!

A great opportunity to jump at for those keen writers, who are ready to get their name out there.

Applications are closing soon, so make sure to check it out!

Follow the link for more information: https://www.youngausint.org.au/fellowship-program

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First Peace’n’Pints night of the year!!🍋✨🍻

Look out for more upcoming events on our page, cheers to everyone who came out tonight!

Set your reminder for our Peace’n’Pints night! Tomorrow 6:30pm @ Peacock inn Hotel🍻

Meet your new LIRA Executive 2022!💛🌏💙

The club is looking forward to some great events and opportunities this year, which our Exec team will be working hard towards to ensure the very best for LIRA this year.

Come along to our Peace’n’Pints Night, Wednesday the 27th of April 6:30pm at the Peacock Inn Hotel. To come and meet our Exec’s and other members of the club!

Are you interested in International Relations, Global Studies and Humanities? ✨

Here is your golden opportunity to find some like-minded people, meet the faces behind LIRA and have a great time with friends from Uni.

LIRA calls for a Peace’N’Pints night for everyone with an interest in humanities, social sciences, politics, security, business and more to gather around, make new connections and have a good laugh with drinks.

This event is perfect for anyone to attend whether you are studying International Relations, Global Studies or something entirely different. Additionally, this event holds a place for people from all careers paths and walks of life.(So yes, please do bring a friend 😉)

Come down and join us on April the 27th at the Peacock Inn Hotel at around 6:30 pm!

Address: 210 High St,
Northcote VIC 3070
Australia
(Accessible by public transport)

We hope to see you there for a great night!🍻🌏