Curtin International Relations Society

Curtin International Relations Society is thrilled to collaborate with the Australian Institute of International Affairs, and the faculty of Curtin University’s Security & Strategic Studies, and International Relations undergraduate programs, to bring you AIIA-WA’s August event.

We are honoured to welcome Dr Carolyn Bull, deputy Head of the National Security College at the Australian National University, to lead a conversation on ‘National Security in a Disrupted World’. Guests can anticipate this discussion to incorporate key themes such as sustainability, social cohesion, economic prosperity, and the strategic, cultural, and political spheres of national life. Therefore, we welcome participants from all disciplines and career trajectories.

The event will take place on Wednesday 30th August, and we request that guests arrive at 6pm for a 6:30 start. The event will be held at the Duxton Hotel, Perth (Duxton 2 room).

Please visit the below link for ticket pricing, purchase, and further information: https://aiiawa.glueup.com/event/national-security-in-a-disrupted-world-86265/.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Curtin International Relations Society

Join us this Thursday 10th August for a conversation on the Russo-Ukrainian War, led by Dr Joseph M Siracusa (Dean, Global Studies) and Dr Alexey Muraviev (A/Prof. National Security and Strategic Studies). Drs Siracusa and Muraviev are leading academics and authorities on global security, warfare, and strategy.

This incredible opportunity to hear their insights on the emerging security landscape in Europe is free to attend. Please register your attendance at the door, or via the UniLodge App.

When: 6:30PM, 10th August (Thursday)
Where: Twin Dolphin Hall, Floor 2 Common Room
Refreshments provided.

The Curtin Africa Day Lecture, established in 2023, is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights Education (CHRE) in collaboration with Curtin African Student Association (CASA) and Curtin International Relations Society (CIRS). In 2023, Dr Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes, Senior Lecturer, multidisciplinary researcher and writer, will deliver a presentation titled:

Decolonising the nation and reimagining Africa’s Indigenous futures.

The event will also feature performances and reflections by students from Curtin African Students Association.

Location: Norm Dufty Lecture Theatre (Building 210.102), Curtin Bentley
Time: 4:40PM for a 5PM start
Catering is provided. Please RSVP to advise us of your dietary requirements.
RSVP in-person attendance: https://bit.ly/curtinafricaday2023
Watch the livestream/participate online: https://echo360.net.au/section/18453621-17b5-4f89-a01f-d4d98904bba8/public

CIRS UPDATE:

Hi everyone, just letting you know that we'll be at the Tav (building 106) this Tuesday (2nd of May) for a casual gatho at 4pm. Feel free to come join us, and bring your friends to as there's no membership required. Hope to see you all there!

The British Consulate-General and the Westminster Bridge Network, in collaboration with the Curtin International Relations Society, invite you to join us in welcoming the UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific (The Rt. Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan).

Minister Trevelyan is accompanied by senior statespersons, including:

* Fatima Payman, Senator for Western Australia
* Tina Redshaw, British Consul-General in Western Australia
* Erin Sanders, Head of Political Team at the UK High Commission (Canberra)


As part of the Westminster Bridge Network launch, our esteemed guests are expected to address:

* The UK’s Indo-Pacific tilt
* The AUKUS collective security pact
* The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
* Climate change

The event is pertinent to the interdisciplinary dimensions of the AUKUS agreement, including international relations, trade/commerce, mining, energy, the Indo-Pacific, and more. We aim to engage academics, professionals, and students, who will benefit from this event.

The event will take place on Tuesday, April 4th at the Winston Churchill (125 St George’s Terrace, Perth WA 6000). Your attendance is requested at 6pm for a 6:30pm start. Please register your attendance using the link: https://westminsterbridgelaunch.rsvpify.com/

Why join CIRS?

A CIRS membership enables you to expand your professional networks, collaborate with like-minded students, and interact with the Humanities Faculty outside the classroom!

CIRS also hosts formal and informal discussions, featuring perspectives from academia, policy, intelligence, government, diplomacy, law, business, and more!

Reach us at [email protected] to get your membership today!

📣 GUILD O-DAY TOMORROW! 📣

CIRS looks forward to welcoming new and returning members at O-Day tomorrow!

Come down to our stall (near Guild 106F) to sign up/renew your membership, chat with us about networking, volunteering and resume-building opportunities, and learn about our forthcoming events.

See you there!

Today is the day!

Come down and talk to Australia’s UN Youth Representative, Angelica Ojinnaka on campus today 😁

See you there!

In Discussion with UN Youth Ambassador Angelica Ojinnaka | Events Join us for an exclusive discussion on campus with Australia’s 2022 Youth Ambassador to the United Nations.

2022 was the CIRS committee's busiest year yet!

In celebrating our achievements in 2022, we thank our members for their participation and collaboration. We also thank the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University and our esteemed guests for their support.

We look forward to welcoming new and returning members in Semester 1, 2023!

We have a new LinkedIn page!

Follow us on LinkedIn using this link to stay updated on all things CIRS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/curtin-ir-society/

Curtin International Relations Society is excited to announce that Australia’s United Nations Youth Representative, Angelica Ojinnaka, is joining us for an exclusive discussion with Curtin students this Tuesday 21 February!

Ms Ojinnaka will discuss issues facing Australian youth and working with the UN in New York. CIRS members are encouraged to attend and interact with our dynamic speaker on important issues — see you there!

Registration is free via UniHub. Further details are linked below.

In Discussion with UN Youth Ambassador Angelica Ojinnaka | Events Join us for an exclusive discussion on campus with Australia’s 2022 Youth Ambassador to the United Nations.

📣 TODAY IS THE BIG DAY! 📣

The final guest list for today’s panel event, “Future in IR: Regional Security and Academia” is here!

We have answers to some of our most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for today’s event!

💻 what do I need to bring? 💻

To have your say, or to write down questions, tips for success and insights our guests will share with you, feel free to bring an electronic device in order to participate in the panel.

🧥 what should I wear? 🧥

Futures in International Relations is a professional networking event. We are mindful that it is still a normal uni day for some of you, so please wear appropriate, smart casual clothing for the duration of the event.

🌎 I’m not a CIRS or AIBA member, do I need to sign up before the event? 🌎

You do not need to be a CIRS or AIBA member to sign up for out event!

We can sign you up for a membership during the event! Approach the CIRS or AIBA tables to proceed with your membership and stay in the loop for future events and member benefits.

🎟 How do I pay for admission? 🎟

You will have the option to bring cash or utilise EFT - club bank details and instructions will be available at the sign up tables.