Welcome to ESAANZ

European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand

The European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ) was launched as an independent body on 16 March 1991 in Melbourne. The initiative for such an Association was based on the experience of the national Associations for Contemporary European Studies in each of the member states of the European Union and elsewhere, which is an experience of cooperation, sharing of learning and research interests and dissemination of information and critical analysis on contemporary issues. In June 2020, CESAA and the European Union Studies Association of New Zealand merged to form the European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand. The merger created two branches in Melbourne and in Christchurch, while also a third branch formed in Sydney. Through these branches, ESAANZ aims to further European studies in Australia and New Zealand.

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Aims Of The Association

ESAANZ’s objectives are:

  • to promote teaching and research in contemporary European studies;
  • to provide a forum for discussion of contemporary European issues;
  • to publish work of high quality in European Studies;
  • to maintain and foster links between tertiary educational institutions;
  • to foster links among academics in Australia and internationally;
  • to encourage European studies in secondary schools;
  • to advise interested government and non-government organisations.

ESAANZ News

EUSAAP Conference 2026

On the 1st and 2nd of June, the annual conference of the European Union Association Asia Pacific (EUSAAP) has been successfully organised in collaboration with the EUSA Japan, Hitotsubashi University and European Union Studies Association Asia Pacific (EUSAAP). The conference titled “The EU in the Age of Turbulence: Crises and Beyond” brought together over 100 […]

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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 […]

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Join the European Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ) today and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing European studies in our region. With branches in Melbourne, Christchurch, and Sydney, ESAANZ offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, learning, and research on contemporary European issues.

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