Links
1. Official Sites
Established in 1981, the Delegation conducts official relations between
Australia and the European Community. It works closely with the diplomatic
missions of the EU Member States. The Delegation’s website contains
up to date information on a wide range of issues relating to the Australia
- EU relationship, including education and science and technology.
The Jean Monnet Project, launched in the Member States of the European
Union in 1990 and progressively extended to include universities in
the candidate countries, was opened to universities from throughout
the world from the start of the academic year 2001/2002.
This initiative will continue in the academic year 2002/2003. The project
aims to provide greater visibility to scientific resources and academic
activities relating to the European Integration process and EU Developments.
A symbolic financial support is attached to the Jean Monnet label. Please
note the deadline for applications is 15 May 2002.
Europa is the website of the European Union. It provides current information
on the EU's institutions, its legislation, and the policies enacted
under its various treaties.
This site contains detailed fact sheets on the European economies,
updates on the Australian - EU trade relationship, media releases and
departmental publications.
2. Other
This site explores issues dealing with the integration and enlargement
of the European Union. It focuses on issues over the past four years
in particular. It deals extensively with issues of defence and security.
The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) is an independent
association engaged in political science training, research and institutional
co-operation across Europe. The website is a comprehensive source for
the Consortium’s various journals, books, articles, newsletters
and databases.
“One Europe or Several?” is a five year program funded
by the British Economic and Social Research Council. The program is
concerned with: (a) boundaries, affiliation and identities; (b) social
adjustment, wealth creation and distribution; and (c) institutions,
citizenship and governance. It aims to strengthen links with the research
and practitioner communities in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
Pascal Fontaine - EU expert and former university professor - gives
a comprehensive overview of the European Union, its history, its activities
and how it works.
3. Centres
The 2006 Theme for the Humanities Research Centre is:
Rembering Lives: Biography, Memory and Commemoration
The Freilich Foundation exists for the study of, and research into,
the causes, the histories and the effects of ethnic, cultural, religious
and sexual bigotry and animosity, and the exploration of how such intolerance
can be combatted - and co-existence promoted - by educational and social
programs.
Formally established in July 1999, and part of the Humanities Research
Centre of the Australian National University, the Freilich Foundation
runs a range of lectures, conferences and seminars, all of which are
open to the public. The Foundation also runs programs for schools.
This is the website of the European Policy Centre. It includes up to
date reports of public speeches by from the main EU institutions. Within
24 hours of European Council meetings the Centre publishes its analysis
of the main outcomes of the event on its website. The Centre is an active
participant in discussions on reform of the European Union’s institutions.
The Centre's mission is to 'produce sound policy research leading to
constructive solutions to the challenges facing Europe'. It has 30 international
staff drawn from fifteen countries and an extensive network of external
collaborators, including some 35 senior associates with extensive experience
working in EU affairs. In this capacity, the Centre has complete independence
to set its own priorities and freedom from any outside influence. The
CEPS research programme is organised under two major headings: economic
policy and politics, institutions and security.
The Centre was formed in 1996 as a complement to the University’s
European Studies Program. Its website reproduces the various public
lectures, symposia, conferences and other activities.
This Centre is interested in comparative and multi-disciplinary studies
of east, central and west Europe. It is comprised of two Research Units:
the Research Unit for European Union Studies and the Research Unit for
Russian and Euro-Asian Studies. The website contains details of public
lectures, conferences and the Centre’s publication series.
Similar to the NEC, this Centre is interested in promoting awareness
of European issues and to build links with similar research centres
in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. This site contains information
on scholarships, journals, publications and grants.
This website deals with issues relating to the relationship between
‘the civil societies of Asia and Europe’. It focuses heavily
on educational and cultural exchange. The site also includes an analysis
of migratory flows and the relative experiences of the two regions in
addressing issues such as unemployment.
The Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence (JMECE) at the University
of Leeds was inaugurated on 9 March 1999. The Centre is one of a small
number throughout the member states intended to support the teaching
and learning of 'European integration' in universities and other higher
education establishments.
4. Journals
5. Electronic Resources
Information Sources for European Union Law
