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Singapore Economic Review Conference 2009 Call for Papers
August 6-8 (Thursday-Saturday) 2009, Singapore
Distinguished Speakers:
Joshua Aizenman (University of California, Santa Cruz), Pranab Bardhan (University of California, Berkeley), Ali Khan (John Hopkins University), Peter John Lloyd (University of Melbourne), Warwick J McKibbin (Australian National University), Ronald McKinnon (Stanford University), Danny Quah (London School of Economics), Donald Rubin (Harvard University), Clement Tisdell (University of Queensland), Wing Thye Woo (University of California, Davis), Peter John Lloyd (University of Melbourne), Cheng Hsiao (University of Southern California) and Hal Hill (Australia National University)
The Singapore Economic Review (SER) has been a leading journal in economics in Asia since it was founded in 1956. The SER is a general economics journal devoted to publishing papers of high academic standard. It covers a wide range of economic issues, especially those impinging on Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. SER is also indexed in major economics indices such as the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI); Google Scholar; EconLit; and RePec.
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Mr George Cunningham confirmed as Guest Speaker for the New Zealand Europe Business Council AGM
Mr George Cunningham
Chargé d'Affaires
European Commission Delegation to New Zealand.
Previously, he was coordinator for bilateral trade relations with the United States at the European Commission's Directorate General for Trade. He has served as the number two and Head of the Accession Process and Cooperation Section at the European Commission's Delegation in Nicosia (2003-05) and was Head of Press and Public Affairs and political counsellor at the EC's Delegation to the United Nations in New York (2000-2003).
Tuesday, 5th May, at 5.30pm
at the offices of the British Consulate General,
Level 17, IAG House, 151 Queen Street, Auckland
(Corner of Queen and Wyndham Street)
Speech on Baltic Security, University of Auckland
HE Mr Urmas Paet, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Estonia will deliver a speech at the University of Auckland on Friday 17th of April.
National Europe Centre Public Lecture Series - Africa: Europe's Energy El Dorado
Speaker: Dr Karis Muller - Associate, National Europe Centre
Wednesday 29 April, 12:30-2:00 pm, Australian National University
Since the early twentieth century Europeanists have regarded secure access to Africa's energy reserves as the basis of a mututally beneficial relationship. Today, as the EU tackles environmental problems and faces increasing competition, it continues to favour Africa as a reliable source of electricity and fuel.
European Elections Website
A new website for the forthcoming European Elections has been launched.
Richie (International Research Network of Young Historians in European Integration)
The aim of our activities is to get in contact with young researchers and to assist them in answering calls for papers. We organise conferences and workshops, open to young researchers in European Integration History, and we have created a directory of young researchers and phd students in the field of European Integration. We publish an electronic-newsletter.
Our organisation is also in charge of a mailing list consecrated to the European Union.
EUCN European Union Studies Graduate Weekend School
To be held from Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May 2009
At the UC Field Station in Kaikoura
The aims of the weekend are to highlight areas of interest for postgraduate students, create a network of expertise and to set up a “region of knowledge” on the European Union.
Get away from the everyday stresses of your studies, come along and:
- Hear presentations by other students
- Practice presenting
- Gain valuable, constructive feedback from others in the field
- Attend workshops on research and study tools, publishing and presenting, and other academic skills
- Network with other students and leading academics
Mrs Quintin's Speech at the University of Melbourne
Visit of Mrs. Odile Quintin to Australia 2 March 2009 Speech at the University of Melbourne, hosted by EU Centres and Jean Monnet Centre.
One of my reasons for visiting Australia is to exchange ideas about higher education with the Australian authorities. Earlier today, I met my counterparts from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Our enriching discussions underline just how much we can improve by sharing our experience. In fact, the European Union itself places a high value on improving performance by learning from each other within a broad policy cooperation framework. It is worth remembering that within the EU, each of the 27 Member States is responsible for their own education systems. Although each system is unique, we all face the same challenges, and mutual learning can inspire all partners towards change.
The job of the European Commission is to support countries in taking forward their reforms, agreeing common objectives, and identifying successful policies and practices. We also manage a significant Lifelong Learning Programme, with a budget of about 7 billion euro (14 billion Australian dollars) from 2007 to 2013, which supports large-scale mobility within Europe, for schools, teachers, vocational education and adults, as well as higher education mobility in our popular Erasmus funding strand.
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Upcoming Swedish EU Presidency Launches Logo
European affairs minister, Cecilia Malmstrom, on Monday presented the logo
of the upcoming Swedish EU presidency of in the second half of 2009.
Climate change and financial regulation are likely to dominate Stockholm's
agenda.
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EUCN Board Members among New Years Honours Recipients
The European Union Centres Network extends its congratulations to two of its Board members, Margaret Wilson (Waikato) and Prof. Caroline Saunders (Lincoln), who were awarded in the New Years Honours List 2009. Margaret Wilson received the DCNZM for services as a Member of Parliament and as Speaker of the House of Representatives, while Caroline Saunders received the ONZM for services to agricultural research.
Additional funding round opened for Student Scholarships and Resarch Awards
The EUCN is pleased to announce an addtional funding round for students studying the EU within New Zealand. Funding is available to cover tuition fees for post-graduate students through our EUCN Fees Scholarships. Students can also apply for Research Awards which are aimed at helping students cover the costs of their research.
Application close Friday 6th February 2009. For further information and application forms please see our Scholarships page.
Ambassador Delivers Farewell Address
On Wednesday the National Centre for Research on Europe hosted the Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand, Mr Bruno Julien. The Ambassador is based in Canberra and was on a farewell visit to New Zealand as his posting comes to an end in November 2008.The Ambassador helped to inaugurate the new Lifesize videolink online system within the Centre, with interested academics and students from Auckland and Victoria Universities listening and participating via video conference.This was a great success and in 2009, it is hoped to utilise this technology to host many more national round table sessions. Further Information
Keynote Speech at Conference given by New Zealand's Speaker of the House
The EUCN were honoured to have the New Zealand Speaker of the House, Hon Margaret Wilson as keynote speaker for the EUCN Conference: Europe in the Changing World. Ms Wilson focused on New Zealands relationship with Europe, in particular on the strong relationship between the European and New Zealand Parliaments. Ms Wilson also acknowledged the shared visions of Europe and New Zealand, characterised by the conclusion last September of the Joint Declaration on relations and cooperation. Full text of speech.
Minister of Trade speaks on NZ-Europe Trade Relations
New Zealand's Minister of Trade, the Hon. Phil Goff, spoke at a luncheon hosted by the NZ - Europe Business Council on the 20th June at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland. The Minister spoke on New Zealand and Europe: Past and Future Relations and Opportunities.
Text of Full Speech
Irish Referendum and the EU Treaty
With Ireland having voted 'No' to ratifiying the EU's Lisbon Treaty this week, commentators are discussing what this now means for European Integration and the European Union. Below are a number of links to news items on this topic:
"NZ to Ireland: Let us take your place" Nevil Gibson - National Business Review
"Irish No raises questions over EU commission size" - EU Observer
"Dublin sees 'no obvious solution' to EU treaty rejection" - EU Observer
" 'No quick fix' to Irish No Vote" - BBC
Europa Lecture 2008
The
Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, presented the 2008 Europa Lecture on
the 12th of June at the Univeristy of Auckland. The event was hosted by
the EUCN and the NZ-Europe Business Council. The lecture was chaired by
Mr George Cunningham, Chargé d'Affaires of the European Commission
Delegation in Wellington.
Mr Peters spoke on "New Zealand and Europe: A Partnership for the 21st Century". He described the relationship between New Zealand and Europe as one that is now a more "mature, balanced, and mtually beneficial relationship than at any time in our history" . He also encouraged New Zealanders to develop more up-to -date understandings of the vitality of Europe and of its value to New Zealand as an economic superpower and a region that "exemplifies many of our own aspirations".
Further Information including full speech notes.
Jean Monnet - Call for Applications 2008
The Jean Monnet Programme is designed to increase knowledge and awareness
about European integration by promoting teaching, research and debate
on European Union matters at university-level institutions. University-level
institutions from non-EU countries on all continents are highly encouraged
to apply. Information on the call and the standard application forms can
be found on the following web address: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/en/llp/ajm/2008/index_en.htm.
Please note that the deadline for proposals is 15th February 2008.
National Europe Centre, ANU - Calls for Visiting Fellows
The Visiting Fellows Program at the National Europe Centre supports local and international scholars wishing to undertake research at the ANU, as part of its mission to promote research, education and dialogue between Europe and Australia. The program aims to have 3-4 visiting scholars each year. Visiting Fellows must be in residence at The Australian National University for the duration of their appointment. The call for applications for 2008 positions is open until the 14th January 2008.
Call for Applicants, Application Form, Referee Form
European Union and New Zealand Meet for Annual Trade Talks
The EU and New Zealand yesterday (7 November) inaugurated their bilateral trade talks in Brussels. The first EU-New Zealand Trade talks, which from now on will take place once a year, included a comprehensive discussion on the Doha Development Agenda (DDA), on bilateral trade policies and on the importance of strengthening EU-New Zealand bilateral trade relations.
Prime Minister addresses Oxford Union
On Tuesday 2nd October (NZ time) the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Helen Clark, addressed the Oxford Union Debating Society on the nature of New Zealand's foreign policy in the 21st century. Full text of the address.
New Joint Declaration between New Zealand and the EU
On 21st September 2007, a Joint Declaration on relations and cooperation between the European Union and New Zealand was adopted in Lisbon between Foreign Minister Mr Luís Amado of Portugal (current holder of the Presidency of the European Union), European Commissioner for External Relations Mrs Benita Ferrero-Waldner, and the New Zealand Foreign Minister Mr Winston Peters. This document combines and replaces the 1999 Joint Declaration on Relations Between the European Union and New Zealand as well as the 2004 Action Plan. For more information on the Joint Declaration please visit the Delegation's website.
For comments and news articles relating to the Joint Declaration please see the following links; TV3 and Newstalk ZB
EUCN Conference - Registrations
Registrations are now open for the EUCN Conference, "The EU at 50: Assessing the Past, Present and Future". The conference will be held on the 12 & 13th of November 2007 at the University of Otago. Registrations close on the 30th October. Further Information.
Seminar - "A Search for New European Identities"
The EUCN in conjunction with the Victoria University Political Science and International Relations Programme is pleased to present a seminar by Professor Mitja Zagar. Professor Zagar is from the Institute for Ethnic Studies in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The seminar will be held at Rutherford House (LT3) on Thursday 27th September 4.00-5.00pm.
For further details please see the advertising flyer.
EUCN Student Conference Travel Award
The European Union Delegation to Australia and New Zealand is generously sponsoring a travel award for one student to attend the annual conference at the University of Otago. The prize will be awarded to the student who submits the best paper for presentation at the conference. Further information
EUCN Conference - Call for Papers
The second EUCN conference, "The EU at 50: Assessing the Past, Present and Future" will be held from the 12-13th November at the University of Otago. The conference aims to bring together as many as possible of those undertaking research on the EU in New Zealand and the wider Pacific region. We are currently calling for expressions of interest and abstracts by the 14th of September. Further information
Scholarships, Research Projects and Internship Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for:
- Research Projects - funding to help support academic research projects. Flyer, Further Details
- Course Fee Scholarships and Research Awards for Post-graduate students. Flyer, Further Details
- Internships with a Member of the European Parliament. Flyer, Further Details
Applications for all of the above must be received by the Project Co-ordinator by 5.00pm on Friday 19th October 2007
EU Presidency - Portugal 2007
The EU Council Presidency is held successively by each Member-State for a period of six months, in accordance with a rotation system .
From the 1st July until the 31st December Portugal will hold the EU Presidency. For more information please visit the Portugal Presidency website
German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships
The DAAD intends to award students from New Zealand with a grant for a six week "German Regional Studies Winter Course" at the Universities of Essen, Freiburg or Leipzig in Jan/Feb 2008.
Ths scholarship is aimed at students with a sound knowledge of German and some background in German studies who are interested in improving their language skills and understanding of contemporary affairs.
Please note that the application deadline is 15 August 2007.
For more details please see the information sheet and application form.
Europa Lecture 2007
Benita Ferrero-Waldner, the European Union Commissioner for External Relations, presented this year's Europa Lecture in Wellington on 27 June.
The lecture was hosted by the New Zealand European Union Centres Network, which is administered from the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE) based at the University of Canterbury, and the European Commission Delegation to New Zealand.
The role of the commissioner is to foster cooperation and promote dialogue with countries outside the union. Her busy schedule has seen her lead official missions in 2007 to Yemen, Guatemala, Colombia, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, the Middle East, India and China. In April she travelled to the United Nations in New York to meet UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
NCRE Director Professor Martin Holland said Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner's visit underlined the increasingly positive nature of the EU-New Zealand relationship and the EU's global collaborations.
While in New Zealand Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner held talks with Prime Minister Helen Clark and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters.
For more details, head to the Europa Lecture page.