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First New Zealand European Union Centres Network Conference, University of Auckland, 9-10th November 2006
Funded by a European Commission grant, the centres for research on the EU across the country are putting together their first conference on the theme of Knowledge, Identities and Governance: Challenges for Contemporary Europe, hosted by the University of Auckland New Zealand Europe Institute. Participation is free and actively encouraged not just from New Zealand but across the whole of the Pacific region.
Those wishing to give papers should send them or an Abstract of up to 400 words to David Mayes at d.mayes@auckland.ac.nz by 24th September. The full call for papers and further details are available from p.knight@auckland.ac.nz. The conference will also include a reception launching the University of Auckland New Zealand Europe Institute. Full details below.
KNOWLEDGE, IDENTITIES AND GOVERNANCE: CHALLENGES FOR CONTEMPORARY EUROPE
Inaugural Conference of the
New Zealand European Union Centres Network
Hosted by The University of Auckland
New Zealand Europe Institute
University of Auckland
9-10 November 2006
ANNOUNCEMENT
and
CALL FOR PAPERS
The aim of this inaugural conference is to bring together as many as possible of those undertaking research on the EU in New Zealand and the Pacific region, across the whole range of disciplines. The theme is deliberately broad but focused on the intersection of major current challenges for the EU and the agreed priorities for NZ-EU relationships and research. The conference will also include the official launch of the University of Auckland New Zealand Europe Centre.
Keynote speaker Prof. Jonathan Friedman, Lund University
All researchers on the EU in New Zealand and the Pacific region are warmly invited to submit papers or abstracts up to 400 words by 24th September. Papers and other material to be available in advance are required by 24th October. Papers and proposals should be double-spaced and written in Word if possible. They should contain a cover page including title, authors' names, affiliation, addresses and email of corresponding author and make clear who wishes to come to the meeting.
There is a prize for the best paper authored by a graduate student at a university in the New Zealand European Union Centres Network.
Send your submissions to d.mayes@auckland.ac.nz
All proposals will be reviewed by the organising committee and decisions on acceptance will be announced by 14th October.
Subject to an overall budget constraint, grants towards the costs of travel within New Zealand and accommodation will be available to staff and students from the partner institutions in the EUCN. Preference will be given to those with co-funding.
Participation is open to all in the EUCN partner institutions, whether permanent or visiting. There is no conference fee. Papers and other material will be available on the EUCN website www.eucnetwork.org.nz shortly after the 24 October deadline, copies of the papers will not be available at the conference so bring with you anything you wish to distribute.
The New Zealand European Union Centres Network was formed earlier this year as a result of a generous grant from the European Commission. The purpose of the EUCN is to combine the three elements of research, teaching and outreach under a unique thematic umbrella focused on the impact, role and understanding of the EU within NZ and the Pacific region in general. The EUC Network is dedicated to the EU's interaction with the region in the widest terms as outlined in the 1999 Joint Declaration - involving economics, politics, security, innovation, development, democratic values and people and cultures. The guiding objectives are:
- Build a Network of academic excellence
- Develop EU Studies curriculum throughout NZ
- Enhance awareness of EU policies as they affect the region
- Enhance EU visibility by implementing national, focused, regular and high-level outreach activities
- Provide a national vehicle for promoting a better understanding of the EU
- Develop a national Network of EU expertise that can be accessed by the media, government and public
- Expand people-to-people links and exchanges for academics, students and practitioners
- Undertake research relevant to the priorities of EU-NZ bilateral relations
For further information please contact Pam Knight p.knight@auckland.ac.nz or David Mayes d.mayes@auckland.ac.nz
The conference will take place in the Business School, 1-11 Short Street, level 2. A block booking at a favourable rate will be arranged at a nearby hotel. Participants will need to arrive by 10 am on November 9th and can plan on departure after the end of the afternoon on 10 th November. There will be a conference dinner and a reception on the evening of 9th November.
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March 31, 2008
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