Target audience:
International Relations, Political Science, European Studies, Public Policy and Security Studies.
Attendees: 50 students, 10 professional staff and 10 academics
Description:
The Embassy of Ireland and the Embassy of France partnered with ANU Careers & Employability to present a unique industry engagement event which celebrated International Women in Diplomacy Day.
The initiative was designed to promote professional pathways into Diplomacy and International Relations, showcase the vital role and impact women have in this space, and strengthen the connection between the Embassies and campus.
The evening featured a unique format which included a screening of a documentary on the remarkable career of Mrs. Mary Robinson (Ireland's First Female President), followed by an insightful Q&A panel with female diplomats and culminated in a professional networking session that provided rare access to Ambassadors, senior diplomats and industry leaders.
Industry Partners:
- Embassy of Ireland
- Embassy of France
Panelists:
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
- Embassy of Denmark
- Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands
- Embassy of Ecuador
Important attendees:
- Ambassador – Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Ambassador – Kingdom of Denmark
- Ambassador – Greece
- Deputy High Commissioner – Fiji
- Head of Mission - Ireland
- Trade and Policy Officer – DFAT (ANU Alumni)
Outcomes
- Rare access to network with Ambassadors, senior diplomats and leaders
- Raising awareness of the impact women play in the field of International Relations and Diplomacy
- Promoting professional pathways
- Opportunity to engage with ANU students, staff and academics
- Raising the profile of diplomatic work in the region