ANU Centre of European Studies, FEAST and University Research Committee presents Collaborating with Europe: Opportunities and Strategies for Funding

Friday 25 November 2011, 9:00am - 11:00am

Centre for European Studies, 1 Liversidge Street (Building 67C)

A workshop designed for researchers to explore research and funding opportunities with Europe. Applicable to all disciplines.

Topics to be covered:

• Recent developments and key priorities in the European research landscape
• The EU Framework Programmes
• International science and technology mechanisms outside the Framework Programmes
• COST - European Cooperation in the Field of Science and Technical Research
• Sources of funding from Australian agencies
• Other European funding agencies
• Building research consortiums

Presenters:

Dr Karen Hussey is a Senior Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment and Society where she undertakes research in the field of environmental policy and politics, water resource management, the climate-energy-water nexus, and global environmental governance. Karen is Co-Chair of the ANU Water Initiative, Program Director of the ANU-USSC 'AUSCEW' project on climate-energy water links, Co-Chair of the European-funded, international "Water-Energy Links" project, Board Member for the ANU-UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance, and Chief Investigator for an ARC Linkage project on trade and investment relations between Australia and the European Union. Prior to taking up her position at the Fenner School, Karen was based in Brussels for 3.5 years as The Australian National University Vice Chancellor's Representative in Europe, where she was responsible for developing the ANU's research relationships and profile with European research teams and institutions.

Dr Martin Grabert is Senior Policy Adviser with the Group of Eight Universities, specializing in public policy initiatives in innovation and international collaboration. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the COST Office (European Co-operation in Science and Technology) in Brussels. COST is the longest-running European organisation supporting networking among researchers across Europe and beyond. Prior to this he was the Inaugural Director of KoWi, the European liaison office of the German research organisations, based in Brussels and Bonn. Before moving to Brussels he headed the research unit in the central administration of the Technical University Berlin, Germany. Martin has a PhD in aeronautical engineering.

Dr Rado Faletic is the Executive Director of FEAST (Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation). He has previously held a number of positions at the ANU including appointments at the Research School of Chemistry, the Department of Physics and the Department of Mathematics. He completed a PhD in shock tunnel tomography at ANU. His other research projects have included the spatial modelling of water flow in de-forested landscapes with the CRC for Catchment Hydrology, and seismic tomography at the Research School of Earth Sciences.

With opening remarks by Professor Aidan Byrne, Dean, College of Science, and Chair of the University Research Committee.

All welcome/ Bookings essential

Please book through http://anu-collaborating-with-europe-2011.eventbrite.com/

For more information: E europe@anu.edu.au T 02 6125 9896

The second text: Feminist approaches to Translation

Translating & Interpreting Studies, Language Discipline and the EU Centre at RMIT University invite you to a talk by Constance Borde, Sheila Malovany-Chevallier and Dr Caroline Norma , chaired by Elaine Lewis When
Thursday 17th November 1.30 - 3.30pm Where: Building 13, Level 3, Room 7 (Emily McPherson Building, corner Russell and Victoria streets)
RSVP by Friday 11th November for catering purposes:
03 9925 2264 or kerry.mullan@rmit.edu.au "Sixty years after its initial publication, The Second Sex is still as eye-opening and pertinent as ever."
Newly translated and unabridged in English for the first time, Simone de Beauvoir's masterpiece weaves together history, philosophy, economics, biology, and a host of other disciplines to analyse the Western notion of "woman" and to explore the power of sexuality.

European Union Centre at RMIT Building 5, Level 2 Bowen Street GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel: +61 3 9925 8214 Fax: +61 3 9925 8220 Email: eucentre@rmit.edu.au Web: www.rmit.edu.au/eucentre The European Union Centre at RMIT is funded through a grant from the European Union and RMIT University

ANU Centre for European Studies Doctoral Scholarships

The Australian National University's Centre for European Studies invites applications for two PhD Scholarships for 2012 commencement.

The Australian National University has a distinct national mission that differentiates it from other higher education institutions in the country. It also has unique concentrations of research excellence, which have given it a reputation as the leading university in Australia. Located in Australia's capital city, Canberra, a central role of the ANU is engagement with government and building a critical mass of research and education excellence in public policy that will act as a resource for the nation and the Asia-Pacific region.

Europe occupies an important place in research and teaching at the ANU. The ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) was established to underscore the University-wide commitment to European studies. The Centre operates as the interface between the European Union, the Australian government and academia. Located at the heart of diplomatic and political life in Canberra, ANUCES is an initiative involving four of the University's seven Colleges: College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Law, College of Business and Economics, and College of Asia and the Pacific. ANUCES aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, generate collaborative research projects at home and abroad, and contribute to the development of public sector policy and debate. Jointly funded by the ANU and the European Commission, the Centre has an established record of leadership in EU studies within the context of the wider Asia- Pacific.

Potential research areas for the PhD scholarship include but are not limited to: 

• European Integration and Comparative Regionalism
• History, Culture and Society
• Climate Change and Energy
• Defence, Diplomacy and Security
• Migration and Multiculturalism
• Institutions, Governance and Citizenship

Eligibility Criteria
Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a Masters degree from a recognised university.

Scholarship and Benefits

A$23,728 (2012 rate) per annum, tax free paid in fortnightly installments; a funded place in the doctoral degree for domestic (Australian and New Zealand) candidates; travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses; fieldwork funding; thesis reimbursement allowance. International students will be liable for course fees.

Duration
Three years full-time. The award is not available for part-time study.

How to apply?

Submit an application form, research proposal, and CV by the closing date. The application form can be downloaded from the web: http://ces.anu.edu.au/scholarships

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14 NOVEMBER 2011

Further Information:

Contact Prof. Jacqueline Lo, ANUCES Director Jacqueline.Lo@anu.edu.au

Website: http://ces.anu.edu.au

The ANU Centre for European Studies and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security invites you to the launch of

CROSS-BORDER LAW ENFORCEMENT

REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION - EUROPEAN, AUSTRALIAN AND ASIA-PACIFIC PERSPECTIVES

Edited by Saskia Hufnagel, Clive Harfield and Simon Bronitt

4.00pm until 5.30pm Wednesday 9 November 2011

Refreshments will be served during this event.

ANU Centre for European Studies
Building 67C, 1 Liversidge St

RSVP before Friday 4 November

E: europe@anu.edu.au or T: 02 6125 9896

Do European Countries Need the Australian Point System to Regulate Immigration?

Mathias Sinning, Research School of Economics, ANU

Tuesday 8 November 2011, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Do European countries need a points system to increase immigration of skilled workers from other parts of the world? Starting with an overview of empirical evidence on immigration to Europe and Australia, Mathias Sinning will discuss the need and scope for international labour market liberalization. The seminar will focus on ways to reduce barriers to immigration of both skilled and unskilled workers.

The seminar will outline the relationship between trade and migration to explain the relevance of international labour market liberalization. It will be shown that the design of public financing mechanisms is a critical element for an efficient regulation of international migration streams. Combined with a point system, such mechanisms could help to reduce skills shortages and improve the competitiveness in international migration markets.

Mathias Sinning is a Senior Lecturer in the Research School of Economics at the ANU. He has previously held academic appointments at one of Germany's public economic research institutes and at the Social Policy Evaluation, Analysis and Research (SPEAR) Centre at the ANU. His major research interests are in the broad areas of economic inequality and public policy analysis, with a particular empirical focus on migration and education economics.

Venue: ANU Centre for European Studies, 1 Liversidge Street (Bldg 67C) , Canberra

Parking : please see the Visitor Parking Map

RSVP: europe@anu.edu.au by Monday 7 November

ANUCES is an initiative involving four ANU Colleges (Arts and Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics and Asia and the Pacific) co-funded by the ANU and the European Commission.

ANU Centre for European Studies Doctoral Scholarships - The Australian National University's Centre for European Studies invites applications for two PhD Scholarships for 2012 commencement. The Australian National University has a distinct national mission that differentiates it from other higher education institutions in the country. It also has unique concentrations of research excellence, which have given it a reputation as the leading university in Australia. Located in Australia 's capital city, Canberra , a central role of the ANU is engagement with government and building a critical mass of research and education excellence in public policy that will act as a resource for the nation and the Asia-Pacific region.

Europe occupies an important place in research and teaching at the ANU. The ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) was established to underscore the University-wide commitment to European studies. The Centre operates as the interface between the European Union, the Australian government and academia. Located at the heart of diplomatic and political life in Canberra , ANUCES is an initiative involving four of the University's seven Colleges: College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Law, College of Business and Economics, and College of Asia and the Pacific. ANUCES aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, generate collaborative research projects at home and abroad, and contribute to the development of public sector policy and debate. Jointly funded by the ANU and the European Commission, the Centre has an established record of leadership in EU studies within the context of the wider Asia- Pacific.

Potential research areas for the PhD scholarship include but are not limited to: 

• European Integration and Comparative Regionalism
• History, Culture and Society
• Climate Change and Energy
• Defence, Diplomacy and Security
• Migration and Multiculturalism
• Institutions, Governance and Citizenship

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a Masters degree from a recognised university.

Scholarship and Benefits: A$23,728 (2012 rate) per annum, tax free paid in fortnightly instalments; a funded place in the doctoral degree for domestic (Australian and New Zealand ) candidates; travel to Canberra from within Australia ; reimbursement of some removal expenses; fieldwork funding; thesis reimbursement allowance. International students will be liable for course fees. Duration: Three years full-time. The award is not available for part-time study. How to apply? Submit an application form, research proposal, and CV by the closing date. The application form can be downloaded from the web: http://ces.edu.au/scholarships  

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14 NOVEMBER 2011

Further Information: Contact Prof. Jacqueline Lo, ANUCES Director Jacqueline.Lo@anu.edu.au Website: http://ces.anu.edu.au

Encounter Europe - Visit Germany

A DAAD Seminar for Students from Australia and New Zealand at the European Academy Otzenhausen

An introduction to the political, economic and environmental issues of

European integration

from

4 - 17 December 2011

In co-operation with the ASKO Europa Stiftung (AES) and other renowned partners in Germany and Australia, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is once again offering scholarships for a two-week course dealing with a variety of issues regarding the European Union. Two weeks full of exciting opportunities for students - from the fields of law, politics, international relations, European studies or similar subjects - wanting to improve their understanding of contemporary European affairs and legislative regulations, organised by the European Academy Otzenhausen, the University of New England and the DAAD.

The course is open to advanced undergraduates and graduates enrolled at an Australian or New Zealand university. They must either be Australian or New Zealand nationals or have been living / studying in Australia / New Zealand for the last 6 years.

The course will be held in English. The programme consists of a course on European affairs as well as study trips to Trier, Luxembourg (European Court of Justice, city), Strasbourg (European Parliament, European Court of Human Rights, city with Christmas market), and Germany's former capital, Bonn (visiting the DAAD). daad.australia@gmail.com
http://ic.daad.de/sydney/

EU-Australia Policy Dialogue on Early Childhood Education and Care

The event gathered together an impressive array of experts, researchers, practitioners and policy makers from across Australia and Europe. The Australian side was led by Ms Jennifer Taylor, Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care, and the EU side by Ms Hélène Clark, Director for Lifelong Learning Policies and Programmes, Directorate-General for Education and Culture at the European Commission.

The discussions were guided by a comprehensive discussion paper prepared by Early Childhood Australia (ECA), an Australia wide advocacy organisation which specialises in the wellbeing of young children in ECEC services. The agenda for the discussions covered quality assurance, content, impact, access, equity, integrated services, affordability, indigenous partnerships, and meeting the needs of disadvantaged children and families. Experts and practitioner discussed challenges and possible solutions but it was clear that both the EU and Australia face similar challenges. The Dialogue included exchanges of research and policy by experts from both the EU and Australia, some site visits to Australian Early Childhood Centres/Schools in Sydney and Canberra, as well as a series of public lectures.

The 2011 Policy Dialogue concluded that "the success of the third EU-Australia Education and Training Policy Dialogue attests to the importance of continued bilateral cooperation. In the area of Early Childhood Education and Care, over the past week, it has been obvious that there are significant mutual benefits for supporting such a dialogue and promoting high-quality education across education sectors. " In looking ahead, both sides agreed on key joint actions that highlight the existing approach to working together and support mutually beneficial outcomes (see Joint Statement ).

The 2011 Policy Dialogue was preceded by a "roadshow" throughout Australia promoting education and research opportunities for Australian students, scholars and institutions and the first ever OCEANS Get to Know Europe Workshop for Australian students intending to spend a study period in Europe.

To know more

• Australia: Department of Education Employment and Work Place Relations (DEEWR)
• European Commission: EU-Australia co-operation in education and training

Get to know Europe Workshop in Australia - A Milestone for the OCEANS Network

On the morning of 8 April 2011, 60 young Australians from across the country gathered inside the University of Sydney's New Law School Building for the OCEANS "Get-to-know-Europe-Workshop". OCEANS [Organisation for Cooperation Exchange And Networking among Students] unites like-minded people with diverse academic backgrounds from the EU countries, the USA, Canada, Australia,  New Zealand,  Japan and  South Korea.

The event involved presentations from Mr Bodo Richter, Coordinator for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Mr Niclas Jönsson, Director, International Engagement, Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Dr. Brendan Nelson, Australian Ambassador to the European Union, Ms Tammy de Wright, Australian Representative to the Erasmus Mundus Association, and members of the OCEANS network. Intercultural training, provided by Christine Baer of ICUnet.AG, also equipped the students with useful tools for understanding and managing differences between cultures when abroad, while a panel of OCEANS and EMA alumni shared their exchange experiences, provided personal advice and addressed the questions and concerns of student participants. [read more]

The ANU Centre for European Studies has issued a new publication in the Briefing Paper Series titled "Balancing exclusion, prosecution and non-refoulement: the application of article 1F of the Refugees Convention in The Netherlands", by Deciana Speckmann.

Deciana Speckmann completed her communications degree in the Netherlands before moving to Australia in 2005. Following a Master of Business at the Australian National University (ANU), she worked as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development in media and peace building for a regional NGO in Bangkok, Thailand. She is currently a policy officer at the Netherlands Embassy in Canberra, Australia. Deciana completed her Master of International Law at the ANU in 2010. The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not represent the position of the Dutch government. The paper can be located by following the link on the ANU Centre for European Studies website at: http://ces.anu.edu.au/news/briefing-paper-balancing-exclusion-prosecution-and-non-refoulement-application-article-1f-refug

If you would like to place an order for a hard copy please contact the Centre by email at Europe@anu.edu.au Tel:  + 61 2 6125 9896

EU-Australia Education & Training Policy Dialogue, Brussels (Belgium), 15 December 2010 : JOINT STATEMENT

The second EU-Australia Education & Training Policy Dialogue took place in Brussels (Belgium) on 15 December 2010. The Dialogue was organised by the European Commission's Directorate General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) and by the Australian Department for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). It was co-chaired by Mr Jordi Curell, DG EAC, Director for Higher Education and International Affairs, and Ms Margaret Pearce, DEEWR, Minister-Counsellor.

The purpose of the EU-Australia Education & Training Policy Dialogue is to exchange views on common challenges, share experiences and best practices in selected policy areas and decide on appropriate joint follow-up actions. The agenda of this meeting focused in particular on qualifications frameworks, their crucial role in lifelong learning, facilitating recognition and mobility as well as assuring quality.

The Policy Dialogue was organised in the framework of the 2007 Joint Declaration on Co-operation in Education and Training and the EU-Australia Partnership Framework, most recently updated in 2009. It was preceded by a two-day International Peer Learning Activity on Qualifications Frameworks aiming at triggering mutual learning from national and transnational developments and exploring how qualifications frameworks can be developed into efficient instruments for international cooperation - in particular facilitating the mobility of learners and workers. [READ MORE]