Centre News and Resources
All National Europe Centre Briefing Paper Series are available in print form and on the centre website:
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IUEU Scholarship Opportunity - click here for more
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For PowerPoint presenations from Collaborating with Europe: Opportunities, Limitations,
Tricks of the Trade and Common Myths click here
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE - The External Relations of the European Union: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives.
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Each year, the Dutch government awards the Human Rights Defenders Tulip award to a person "who has shown exceptional moral courage in protecting and promoting the rights of fellow citizens". The winner receives an official commemorative statuette, an individual cash reward and the opportunity to submit a proposal to the value of EUR 100,000 to intensify the winner's work as a human rights defender.
Nominations for the 2009 award are currently open and must be received by 23 August at the latest. The award is open to persons in Australia and the Pacific. A press release can be found here:
For more information and to nominate a candidate, please visit the website: www.humanrightstulip.org.
International Conference
THE EUROPE THAT WAS, IS, AND WILL BE
9th November 2009.
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The Contemporary European Studies Association of Australia proudly announces the 17th annual EUROPE ESSAY COMPETITION (2009)
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EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Causes a Stir Downunder
- Presentation by Professor Simon Bronitt at a Conference on Bill of Rights at Parliament House.
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On-line Exhibition: "... the rights to which we are all entitled." Images from Europe by Josh Wodak.
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New publication: Humanities Research Vol XV. No. 1. 2009: Diversity, Integration and Citizenship.
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Ms Helga Schmid delivered the prestigious Schuman lecture at the ANU. Click here for the press release on ANU News.
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ARC success at the National Europe Centre.
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EU Australia Partnership endorses an expanded role for EU Centres in Australia:
The EU-Australia Partnership Framework (30 October 2008) has pledged to "extend and enhance the role of the Europe Centres and promote regular collaboration activities between the Europe Centres both within Australia and the region".
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The speech given by Dr Joe Borg, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs The EU's Contribution to the Governance of the Oceans is available for download.
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