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...

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 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...

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...

Oct 14, 20234 min read

First Nations Future Leaders Series: Part 1

In this blog, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bayan Yazdani and Amiel Nubaha about their experience at the First Nations Future...

Sep 25, 20235 min read

Career Spotlight: Natasha T, Policy Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Natasha T, Policy Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,...

Sep 13, 20224 min read

Landing your first job in international affairs

In this latest edition of Careers Insights, YAIA Careers Officer Dorothée Steinbach discusses the struggles faced by students and young...

Aug 16, 20226 min read

Career Spotlight: Georgie Harrowell, Commercial Specialist, US Department of Commerce

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Georgie Harrowell, Commercial Specialist at the US Department of...