Dr. Eglantine Staunton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eglantine Staunton is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of International Relations within the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University. Her scholarly work focuses on mass atrocity prevention, emphasizing particular country expertise in Myanmar and analyses of France's foreign policy in the Asia Pacific region, along with Australia-France relations and norm research. Staunton's research has been published in prestigious journals such as the European Journal of International Relations, Ethics & International Affairs, and International Studies Review. She serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Global Responsibility to Protect, contributing to academic discussions surrounding practices for preventing and resolving armed conflict and genocide. Additionally, Staunton engages actively with policy-making bodies including the UN Office on Genocide Prevention. Her dedication is reflected in her teaching contributions and curriculum design; she led the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies program initiated in 2023. Her efforts have earned her recognition including the 2023 ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Teaching Award and a High Commendation for the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2025. Staunton completed her PhD at the University of Queensland in 2016 and has previously held a research fellowship at the University of Leeds.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Teaching and research in the field of International Relations.

Honorary Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Queensland • Brisbane, Australia

Engagement in research related to mass atrocity prevention.

Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Leeds • Leeds, UK

Conducted research on international norms and protection mechanisms.

Awards

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ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Teaching Award for Excellence in Education

2023-01-01
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High Commendation for the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence

2025-01-01

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.