La Trobe International Relations Association (LIRA)

23/02/2025

Hello Latrobe! Get ready for a new year at LIRA. Join us for many great discussions and debates about foreign policy and international politics. Find us on campus during orientation week and become a member through our link in bio.🌏💪

11/10/2023

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Monash International Affairs Society for extending an invitation to LIRA to participate in their Model UN event that took place on the 25th and 26th of September last month. This experience was truly remarkable, offering a deep dive into the intricate world of international relations and diplomacy. The discussions, negotiations, and collaborations with fellow participants were both enlightening and enriching. We look forward to continued cooperation and opportunities to foster a deeper understanding of global affairs.

Thank you, MIAS, for this incredible learning experience!

08/10/2023

LIRA is excited to extend a formal invite to attend 𝘔𝘐𝘈𝘚 upcoming event, Meet the Ambassador: His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko (Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia)

If you are interested in attending, Contact Us at: [email protected]

🕑13th of October from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (with a 2:30 pm arrival)

📍 Held on Monash University, Clayton Campus

The format of the event will involve introductory remarks by Professor Jacqui True (Professor of International Relations & Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women), followed by His Excellency who will provide a keynote address, providing insights into their experience and expertise. This would be followed by a moderated discussion through engagement with the attending audience.

See you there!

16/09/2023

🎉Exciting news!
LIRA has been fortunate enough to be invited by the Monash University based organization MIAS to attend a model UN that they will be hosting on Monash’s campus in Clayton. It will take place on the 25th and 26th of September.

🔹If for whatever reason you are not able to make both days, that is perfectly ok because you are allowed to attend for one day if that suits your schedule better. For a reduced ticket price, just inform LIRA via our email [[email protected]] that is the case so we may inform the organizers.

🔹Free catering will be provided during the event and during the social evenings that take place after each day of the model UN. According to the organisers, they have got approximately 50 delegates so far, so it will be a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests in international affairs.

🔹Registration closes on the 18th of September at 11:59pm. Please Inform LIRA via our email [[email protected]] if you will be attending this event so we are able keep track of who from La Trobe will be attending the event, in case anyone gets lost on the Clayton campus or something like that.

🔹Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monash-model-united-nations-2023-tickets-698781513317?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2i0YwLUojnjQ7lJ86GdudKFVyO-IWzJqoX4SHUb1vPRoqfZ0snaYv7SOU

27/08/2023

If you have a moment to spare, watch this ABC News interview with La Trobe University’s Isabella Currie. The interview talks about the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

The man who defied Vladimir Putin and led a failed mutiny in Russia has reportedly been killed in a plane crash. Yevgeny Prigozhin was the boss of the Wagner...

30/07/2023

On the 26th of July, LIRA was fortunate enough to be invited by the Asia Society to attend a Young Leaders Forum.

Where there were panels, workshops, delightful food , networking opportunities and an insightful speech from the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts.

It was a fantastic experience for the members of our club who attended this event, and we look forward to having similarly rewarding experiences in the future.

05/07/2023

LIRA is delighted to announce it has been invited to attend Generation Asia Young Leaders Forum 2023 on the 26th of July 10am-4pm, at the State Library of Victoria. This is an amazing opportunity with limited spots so email us ASAP to secure your spot!

Read more on their website:

https://asiasociety.org/australia/events/generation-asia-young-leaders-forum-2023

23/06/2023

We have a new Instagram page. Go give it a follow!

08/05/2023

On the 27th of April, LIRA was fortunate enough to be invited to attend a networking event for young professionals interested in international affairs.

We heard from speakers, Dr. William Stoltz, Sam Bissett, and Jerry Nguyen, who discussed about a wide range of topics, including: how to find a career in the field of global affairs, cyber security, and trade.

It was a lovely and insightful experience, and LIRA would like to thank those who attended and helped make it so.

09/04/2023

This Monday, on the third of April, LIRA was fortunate enough to be invited to be a part of the live audience for the ABC tv programme 'Q+A'.

Where Amanda Rishworth (federal minister for social services), Greg Mirabella (President of Victorian Liberal Party), Sara James (journalist and author), Osman Faruqi (journalist and former greens party candidate), and Deni Todorovic (Trans rights activist) were on the panel.

Discussing interesting topics such as: the Aston by-election, trans rights, the Trump indictment, and more.

It was a fun, informative and engaging event, thank you to those who attended who helped make it so. We may do this again in the second semester, so to those who unfortunately missed out this time round, hopefully we will see you the next time this comes around, or perhaps at a different LIRA event the club will run this year.