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.

Dec 96 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 24 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 255 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 114 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 265 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 117 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 308 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 195 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 1712 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 104 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 24 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 264 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 217 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 201 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 105 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 173 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 97 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...

Dec 7, 20236 min read

Young Women to Watch 5 Years On: Dr Erin Watson

In this alumni spotlight: “Five years on - where are they now?”, we have the pleasure of speaking with 2019 Young Women to Watch in...

Nov 30, 20235 min read

Young Women to Watch Alumni Spotlight: Renee Cremer

In this Young Women to Watch in International Affairs Alumni Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Renee Cremer about her...