Fourteenth Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS 14)
The Fourteenth Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS) will be held Monday and Tuesday, December 7–8, 2026. Now in its fourteenth year, the ASQPS annual conference provides a forum for scholars to share and discuss research that uses quantitative approaches to study politics. The 2026 conference will be hosted by Hasin Yousaf and will take place at the UNSW Business School in Sydney.
This in-person event will be held in Sydney at UNSW Sydney’s Kensington campus, in the Business Lounge on Level 6 of the UNSW Business School Building. The venue offers modern facilities and provides a vibrant academic setting for our community.
Sydney, the capital of the Australian state of New South Wales and the country’s largest city, is renowned for its world-class universities, dynamic culture, and iconic harbour setting. The city is home to some of the nation’s most well-known cultural institutions, including the Sydney Opera House, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the Australian Museum.
Sydney is celebrated for its stunning beaches, lively food and bar scene, and a rich cultural mix spanning Indigenous heritage and global influences. From Bondi to Coogee to Manly, the city’s beaches are within easy reach of the conference venue. Plus, Sydney is just a short trip to the Blue Mountains and the famous Hunter Valley wineries.
Keynote Speakers
Amanda Clayton, University of California – Berkeley
Carlo Prato, Columbia University
Pauline Grosjean, University of New South Wales
Conference Hosts and Venue
The 2026 ASQPS Conference is hosted by the School of Economics at UNSW Sydney, with Hasin Yousaf serving as local host. UNSW Sydney is one of Australia’s leading research universities. The conference will be held in the Business Lounge on Level 6 of the UNSW Business School Building at the Kensington campus, which is well served by Sydney’s L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford light rail lines connecting directly to the CBD.
For general inquiries about the conference, travel logistics, or other questions, please contact the conference organisers:
- Hasin Yousaf (Email: h.yousaf@unsw.edu.au)
- Kyle Peyton (Email: kyle.peyton@unimelb.edu.au)
These contacts can assist with questions regarding the call for papers, panel proposals, registration, or any special requirements. When emailing, please include “ASQPS 2026 Conference” in the subject line for clarity.
(For inquiries specifically related to the academic program or to discuss panel ideas, you may also reach out to Hasin and Kyle at the above addresses.)
Travel to Sydney
The programme will fully occupy the two days of the conference. We therefore recommend arrival by the evening of December 6th if possible. For visitors to Australia, most international flights arrive at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport, which is approximately 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare from the UNSW Kensington campus. There are also frequent domestic flights to Sydney from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra.
International and interstate participants are encouraged to make travel arrangements early, as December is a peak travel period in Sydney. For international visitors, please ensure you have the necessary visa to enter Australia. Details on visa requirements and how to apply can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Accomodation
There are a variety of hotels and accommodation options near the UNSW Kensington campus, along the light rail corridor, and in the Sydney CBD. The list below includes options near campus and CBD options well-connected by public transport; some accommodations may require a short walk or a quick rideshare trip.
- InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach — Coogee
- Adina Coogee Beach — Coogee
- High Cross Randwick by Sydney Lodges — Randwick
- Veriu Randwick — Randwick
- QT Sydney — Market Street
- The Fullerton Hotel Sydney — Martin Place
- Vibe Hotel Sydney — Goulburn Street
ASQPS Executive Committee
Kathryn Baragwanath, University of Melbourne
Sarah Cameron, Australian National University
Charles Crabtree, Monash University
Lachlan McNamee, Monash University
Thiago Nascimento da Silva, Australian National University
Kyle Peyton, University of Melbourne
Hasin Yousaf, University of New South Wales
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