Would $5,000 help you with further study and appreciation of the English language?

The English-Speaking Union (Victoria Branch) is pleased to invite applications for its Oldham Wedlick Scholarship.

This award provides up to $5,000 for further study and appreciation of the English language.

Applications are welcome from Australian citizens (or permanent residents) with expertise in one or more of these fields:

Annual General Meeting 2022 and launch of our first video production

The Annual General Meeting of the company was held at ESU House in Ascot Vale on 27 November 2022.

At the meeting, members approved the Annual Report on Activities for 2021-2022. This document gives a comprehensive overview of the ESU's work during the latest financial year. Click HERE to visit our Annual Reports page and to download the report as a PDF.  

The Passing of a Monarch

On Friday morning in Australia, we woke to the news that Queen Elizabeth died in Scotland on Thursday 8 September 2022. 

Queen Elizabeth II was a model of duty and service. She fulfilled her role as monarch over seven decades with surety and dignity.

Congratulations to the new recipients of Grants and Sponsorships!

Grants

The ESU is pleased to announce the recipients of grants for projects that contribute to the appreciation and promotion of the heritage, culture, identity and fellowship of the English-speaking peoples. We thank all applicants for the time they devoted to making submissions for the award round that closed on 31 July 2021.

Minor Project Grant

The ESU congratulates the two winners of grants in this round.

Congratulations to our 2020 Awards winners!

The ESU is pleased to announce the winners of awards in two categories that were offered in late 2020: the Junior Leadership Bursary and the Minor Project Grant.

Junior Leadership Bursary

The Junior Leadership Bursary is an ESU educational and community youth initiative which provides financial support to deserving students in regional Victoria to further develop their leadership capabilities.

Update - Dr. Peter Ridd High Court Appeal

UPDATE – Dr Ridd’s High Court Appeal

 

 

 

 

 

The High Court has agreed to hear argument in February 2021 about why Dr Peter Ridd should be given leave to appeal the decision of the Federal Court that upheld James Cook University’s decision to dismiss him.  

This hearing is a positive step in legal proceedings. Had the High Court decided not to hear arguments about whether to allow the appeal, Dr Ridd’s case would have come to a premature end..............

Australian Electoral Commission Submission - William Watt

SUBMISSION TO NAME A COMMONWEALTH ELECTORATE IN HONOUR OF WILLIAM WATT

The ESU proposes that the new Commonwealth electoral division, to be established in Victoria as an outcome of the redistribution of electoral boundaries, be named in recognition of William Alexander Watt. 

All ESU members and interested parties are encouraged to support this submission by posting a public comment by 6pm on Friday 30th October 2020 on the Australian Electoral Commission’s website at https://www.aec.gov.au/Electorates/Redistributions/2021/vic/comments-suggestions.htm.

The full submission can be viewed at William Watt AEC Submission    

 

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