Thank you for your contribution and participation in making this a great event. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Photography: T J Garvie Photography
📅 Conference Dates
- PhD Conference: Monday, 24 November 2025 — University of Melbourne
- APSA Conference: Tuesday–Thursday, 25–27 November 2025 — University of Melbourne
- Welcome Reception: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 (5:00pm)—The Woodward, Level 10, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton
- Conference Dinner: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 (6:30pm onwards)—State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Conference Program & Key Logistics Details
The APSA 2025 Conference Program is now available, featuring an extensive lineup of panels, roundtables, plenary sessions, and research group meetings. Highlights include the PhD Symposium, keynote events, and the APSA Annual General Meeting.
You can view the full program, including venue maps and daily schedules, here:
📄 Download APSA Conference Program here(copy also below).
Other Key Details
Welcome Reception – Tuesday 25 November, 5:00 pm
📍 The Woodward, Level 10, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton. A short walk south across the campus from Arts West.
Conference Dinner – Wednesday 26 November, from 6:30 pm
📍 State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne (registered attendees only). How to get there: From the Melbourne University tram stop on Swanston Street, take any tram heading towards the city and alight at Melbourne Central. Walk directly across to the State Library. A valid Myki is required for public transport.
Public Transport Advice:
For detailed route planning, visit: https://transport.vic.gov.au/journey
Speaker Details
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Bill Shorten
We are delighted to welcome The Hon. Bill Shorten, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra and Former Leader of the Labor Party, as our keynote speaker.
The Hon. Bill Shorten became Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra in January 2025, after a career that included leadership roles with the Australian Workers’ Union and 18 years serving federal politics, including six as Leader of the Opposition. Bill’s belief in the transformative power of education drew him to UC and the role, arriving at a time of significant change for the University and the broader higher education sector. The Vice-Chancellor is working with students and staff to develop a modern Australian university that does not just react to society’s demands but anticipates them.
His keynote will explore Challenges for Australia and Beyond in a Changing World. Join us as he shares insights drawn from his journey—from rebuilding vital social services and shaping national policy, to leading transformative change in higher education. His keynote promises to inspire and challenge us
Register Now
We are pleased to announce that registration for the APSA Conference 2025 is now open!
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Member | $450 |
| Non-Member | $600 |
| Student/Unwaged – Member | $250 |
| Student/Unwaged – Non-Member | $350 |
| Conference Dinner Ticket (optional) | $105 |
Funding Opportunities (Applications are now Closed)
✈️ Travel Bursary
Up to $400 to assist with return economy airfare and accommodation. Priority given to APSA members who meet the criteria.
Key details: if the scheme is oversubscribed, bursaries will be prioritised and awarded in the following order:
- Unwaged members (post-PhD or thesis under examination)
- PhD students in their third year or later (including under examination)
- Early Career Researcher members (post-PhD)
- PhD students in their second year or later
- PhD students in their first year or later
- Successful applicants will be reimbursed after the conference, upon submission of all relevant receipts to the APSA National Office.
Successful applicants will be reimbursed after the conference, upon submission of all relevant receipts to the APSA National Office.
👩👧 Carer Support
This grant provides up to $600 to support APSA members with additional caring responsibilities arising from conference attendance. Funding may be used for expenses such as short-term childcare or professional carers for elderly relatives.
For details and application process, please visit:
Carer Support Funding Scheme
🕒 Application deadline for both programs: Friday 12 September 2025, 5.00 pm (Melbourne time).
🏆 APSA Awards 2025 – Nominations Closed
We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 APSA Awards.
📌 Click here for full details on the awards and the nomination process.
We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne for a stimulating and insightful event. If you have any questions, please contact us at apsa-2025@unimelb.edu.au or info@auspsa.org.au
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