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A student led organisation dedicated to furthering the interests of its members in the study of IR https://linktr.ee/anu.irsoc

Membership is open to anyone – we are always keen to sign up new members! You can get your membership here: https://irsocietymembership.getqpay.com/. If you have any questions for us please email [email protected] or message this page - our inbox will be checked weekly.

26/10/2026

🌏 IRSOC x SIAS EXPERT PANEL: DEMOCRACY UNDER PRESSURE 🇦🇺🇺🇸

Join us for an exciting discussion on the present and future of democracy in Australia and the United States!

We’re thrilled to welcome Larry Diamond, Francis Fukuyama, Constanza Sanhueza Petrarca, and Thiago Nascimento da Silva to explore the challenges facing democracies today and what lies ahead.

📅 Wednesday, 28 October ⏰ 10:00–11:30 am 📍 Fellows Road Law Theatre 1, ANU

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

26/10/2026

🌏 IRSOC x SIAS EXPERT PANEL: DEMOCRACY UNDER PRESSURE 🇦🇺🇺🇸

Join us for an exciting discussion on the present and future of democracy in Australia and the United States!

We’re thrilled to welcome Larry Diamond, Francis Fukuyama, Constanza Sanhueza Petrarca, and Dr Thiago Nascimento da Silva to explore the challenges facing democracies today and what lies ahead.

📅 Wednesday, 28 October ⏰ 10:00–11:30 am 📍 Fellows Road Law Theatre 1, ANU

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

23/10/2026

Join us for a topical, cross-border conversation exploring the challenges facing democracies in Australia and the United States!

Featuring Larry Diamond, Francis Fukuyama, Constanza Sanhueza Petrarca, and Tom Rogers AO, this discussion will examine how democracies hold up under pressure, why Australia makes voting compulsory, and what to watch for in the upcoming US midterm elections.

🥭 Tong Sui desserts will be provided!
📅 Tuesday, 27 October ⏰ 4:00–5:30 pm 📍 IR Lounge, Encina Hall Central 030

🔗 Scan the QR code or use our link in Bio. We hope to see you there!

21/10/2026

Exam season is almost here, and IRSOC is here to help you get through it!

Join us for our Final Exam Study Sesh on Friday 6th November for an afternoon of studying, revision and free food! 🍪

Bring your notes, bring your friends, and settle in for some productive study time before finals hit!

📅 Friday 6th November, 2pm 📍 Marie Reay Room 5.06

We look forward to seeing you all there, and good luck with exam prep!

12/10/2026

Happy Week 10!

Our flash sale merch stall will be held in its regular place at Lab Cafe this Wednesday from 2-4pm - come find us for $30 hoodies and $20 t-shirts! We also have our Q&A panel with the Danish Deputy Head of Mission on Friday at the RSSS, tickets are still available in our bio!

11/10/2026

Ever wanted to ask a diplomat about Denmark, international relations, or their experience working in diplomacy? Now’s your chance! 🌍

Join us on Friday, 16 October, from 11am–12pm for a Q&A with the Danish Deputy Head of Mission. Take the opportunity to hear directly from a diplomat about their work and experience.

📍 RSSS Room 1.23, Lectorial Room 2 🗓️ Friday, 16 October | 11am–12pm

We look forward to seeing you there! 🇩🇰

Link in Bio!

08/10/2026

This year, IRSOC has hosted balls, conferences, embassy tours, messina runs… and we’ve had a great time meeting all of you!

VOTE IRSOC number ONE ‼️ in the annual 2026 ANUSA CLUB AWARDS⭐️

We’d be incredibly grateful for your support, and promise to deliver even better next year😎

05/10/2026

Welcome to Week 9! 👋

We have THREE events happening this Wednesday!

🇲🇽 First up, we’re excited to be heading to the MEXICAN EMBASSY for a visit in the morning.

Then in the afternoon, we’ll be visiting the NEW ZEALAND HIGH COMMISSION 🇳🇿 — make sure you’ve secured your spot for these events!

We’ll also be hosting our MERCH FLASH SALE STALL at LAB from 2–4pm 👚👕 Come by and grab some of our merch while you can!

Tickets for all events are available through our LinkTree in bio. Keep an eye on our story for any updates!

We look forward to seeing you all this week! 🌎

04/10/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 IRSOC Executive! 🌏

Interested in getting involved with the International Relations Society next year? We’re looking for students to join the team across a range of executive and general committee positions.

📅 Thursday 29 October ⏰ 6PM onwards 📍 Marie Reay Room 4.02

All are welcome to nominate, and you don’t need prior experience to get involved. Everyone has the option to give a 2 minute speech.  Applications close 25 of October!

Nomination forms and position outlines are available via the link in our bio.

29/09/2026

UPDATED WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK!!

We’ve made a few tweaks to our upcoming events, including our MERCH STALL tomorrow, which will now be open from 2-4pm at Lab Cafe. Boba-ma will still be proceeding on Thursday evening, and we can’t wait to see everyone’s beautiful artworks 😍 LASA’s International Security Panel is also on Friday and we strongly encourage everyone to head over to the RSSS Auditorium to check it out!

We hope everyone has a wonderful Week 8 😊

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