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INSIGHTS
YAIA's blog, Insights, is a platform aimed at promoting the voice of emerging young Australians in the analysis and commentary of International affairs.
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Maximising Your International Study Experience
In this two-part series, we evaluate international study as a part of your early career in international affairs. Part 1 outlined some...
Jan 134 min read
The Power of Representation: Why the 'Young Women to Watch in International Affairs' List Matters
What does it mean to see someone like you in positions of power? For young women aspiring to careers in international affairs,...
Dec 9, 20246 min read
Career Spotlight: Nishtha Sharma
In this career spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nishtha Sharma , a graduate student and UN Women Consultant at Columbia...
Dec 2, 20244 min read
International Study: Deciding if International Study is Right For You
In this two-part series, we evaluate international study as a part of your early career in international affairs. Part 1 outlines some...
Nov 25, 20245 min read
Career Spotlight: Nadeshda Jayakody
In this career spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nadeshda Jayakody , a legal advisor at eyeWitness to Atrocities. Nadeshda...
Nov 11, 20244 min read
Turning Passion into Impact: Lessons From Australia's Leadership in the UN General Assembly
As young Australians seeking a career in international relations, Australia’s leadership at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)...
Sep 26, 20245 min read
Career Spotlight: Afeeya Akhand
In this career spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Afeeya Akhand , a researcher at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute...
Sep 11, 20247 min read
12 Early Career Opportunities in International Organisations
Many early career professionals want to pursue a career in international organisations. You can help promote global collaboration on...
Aug 30, 20248 min read
Career Spotlight: April McElligott
In this career spotlight we have the pleasure of speaking with April McElligott , the Global Director at Enserv Australia, about her...
Apr 19, 20245 min read
Early Graduates in IR: Kupakwashe Matangira
In this career spotlight we have the pleasure of speaking with recent Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics graduate Kupakwashe...
Mar 17, 202412 min read
Early Graduates in IR: Liep Gatwech
In this career spotlight, we have the pleasure of talking to Liep Gatwech, a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Genetics) and...
Mar 10, 20244 min read
Early Graduates in IR: Ava Kalinauskas
In this career spotlight we have the pleasure of speaking with recent bachelor's graduate and current Research Associate Ava Kalinauskas...
Mar 2, 20244 min read
Early Graduates in IR: Yousef Atti
In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with recent master's graduate Yousef Atti about his dedication to...
Feb 26, 20244 min read
Early Graduates in IR: Joe Fulwood
In this career spotlight we have the pleasure of speaking with 2022 master's graduate and current Research Project Officer and Marketing...
Feb 21, 20247 min read
Career Spotlight: Helen Zhang, Co-Founder of Intrigue Media and Director at Schmidt Futures
In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Co-Founder of Intrigue Media, Director at Schmidt Futures, and former...
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Early Careers in IR: Graduate Programs in International Affairs (Updated for 2024)
Graduate programs are one of many ways to recruit talented entry-level candidates into the workforce. They can be a fantastic way to get...
Feb 10, 20245 min read
Young Women to Watch 5 Years On: Yasmin Poole
In this alumni spotlight: “Five years on - where are they now?”, we have the pleasure of speaking with 2019 Young Women to Watch in...
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Young Women to Watch 5 Years On: Sashenka Worsman
In this alumni spotlight: “Five years on - where are they now?”, we have the pleasure of speaking with 2019 Young Women to Watch in...
Jan 9, 20247 min read
Young Women to Watch 5 Years On: Natalie Kyriacou OAM
In this alumni spotlight: “Five years on - where are they now?”, we have the pleasure of speaking with 2019 Young Women to Watch in...
Dec 18, 20236 min read
Young Women to Watch 5 Years On: Zoe Hawkins
In this alumni spotlight: “Five years on - where are they now?”, we have the pleasure of speaking with 2019 Young Women to Watch in...
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