Resources

Activities associated with the Module

Rethinking governance in an era of global insecurities, regional tensions and rising nationalism

A major international conference on ‘Rethinking governance in an era of global insecurities, regional tensions and rising nationalism’ was held at the University of Melbourne between 17-19 July 2017 (http://wayback.archive-it.org/3575/20171214011038/http:/www.eucentre.unimelb.edu.au/events/rethinking-governance/). Work is currently underway for the publication of papers from the conference into a series of Special Issues as part of some leading academic journals.

Political disenchantment in France and the election of Emmanuel Macron

29 August 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, the University of Melbourne
Professor Arnaud Mercier (Paris II-Pantheon Assas)

Refugees in Syria, Syrian refugees: then and now

24 August 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, the University of Melbourne
Dr Benjanim White (University of Glasgow)

The New Global Disorder and the Rise of Despotism

17 July 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges and the Melbourne School of Government, the University of Melbourne Professor John Keane (University of Sydney)

Jean Monnet Europe Day Event: ‘Is Europe worth celebrating? Reflections on 60 years of the European Union

9 May 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, the University of Melbourne
Speakers included Associate Professor Michael Longo (Victoria University), Dr Gosia Klatt,( Univeristy of Melbourne), Dr Margherita Matera (Univeristy of Melbourne), Dr Lachlan McKenzie (Australia and New Zealand School of Government) and Ms Tamara Tubakovic (Univeristy of Melbourne).

Current Dilemmas of European Security Policy.

30 March 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, the University of Melbourne
Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Former Vice-President of the European Parliament

Refugees and Responses: assessing the challenges.

3 November 2016
Dr Jeff Crisp (Royal Institute of International Affairs and University of Oxford), Professor Joy Damosi (University of Melbourne) and Professor Alison Phipps (University of Glasgow). This event was run by the EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges in collaboration with the Melbourne Refugee Studies Program and the Hawke Research Institute at the University of South Australia. It was chaired by Professor Philomena Murray, Jean Monnet Chair ad personam (University of Melbourne)

New Europe: Past Successes and Uncertain Prospects

Wednesday 2 November 2016 at The University of Melbourne
Andrej Rzońca (Adjunct Professor, Warsarw School of Economics)

Towards a new EU approach to Asia

Tuesday 31 May 2016, The University of Melbourne
Speakers included Professor Philomena Murray, Dr Pradeep Taneja, Dr Avery Poole, Dr Margharita Matera, Edward Yencken, Lachlan McKenzie and Sandra Silfvast all from the University of Melbourne

Policy Round Table with the Australian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, the European Union and NATO, Dr Mark Higgie

Thursday 19 May 2016, The University of Melbourne

Britain's Upcoming Referendum and the Future of the EU

Monday 16 May 2016, The University of Melbourne
Dr. Robin Niblett, Director of Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London

Jean Monnet Europe Day Seminar on Brussels, Borders and Brexit: Multidimensional Challenges for the EU

Monday 9 May 2016, EU Centre at RMIT University, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges at the University of Melbourne, and, the Contemporary European Studies Association of Australia
Speakers include Dr. Remy Davison (Monash University), Prof. Philomena Murray (The University of Melbourne), and Antonia Mochan (former Head of Communication, Partnerships and Networks, European Commissin Representation in the UK).

Links to regional bodies

Publications and Presentations by Coordinators of the Jean Monnet Module

Publications

Presentations

  • Matera, M. ‘EU Sanctioned Externalisation and Securitisation the Mediterranean Refugee Crisis: the case of Libya’, Paper prepared for the 25th IPSA World Congress of Political Sciences, Brisbane, 21-25 July 2018.
  • Murray, P. ‘How do regional bodies project narratives? The EU and its narratives with ASEAN’, Paper prepared for the 25th IPSA World Congress of Political Sciences, Brisbane, 21-25 July 2018.
  • Murray, P. ‘The European Union in the Asia Pacific: a changing actor in a changing geopolitics. Australian Strategic Policy Institute State of the Region 2018 Masterclass, Melbourne, 15 March 2018.
  • Murray, P. 'The EU and ASEAN: seeking new narratives and presenting new messages', presentation to the Regional Seminar for East And South East Asia of the European External Action Service and DG DEVCO, European Commission, Hanoi, 27 February 2018.
  • Murray, P. ‘Europe’s Future’, Presented the Annual Government House Lecture, Government House and Australian Institute of International Affairs, Hobart, 20 September 2017.
  • Murray, P. 'The European Union and ASEAN: Strategic engagement and norms diffusion', Griffith University, 25 August 2017.
  • Murray, P. 'Brexit: Unexpected Outcomes and Implications for the UK and Australia', Australasian Study of Parliament Group Victorian Chapter, Parliament of Victoria, Melbourne, 22 August 2017.
  • Murray, P. 'What difference does populism make in elections? The making of European governments and implications for Australia'. Electoral Regulation Research Network, Melbourne Law School, 15 August 2017.
  • Murray, P. 'Does regionalism have a role when it comes to great power management?' Paper to the International Conference on Rethinking governance in an era of global insecurities, regional tensions and rising nationalism, 17-19 July 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, The University of Melbourne.
  • Allison-Reumann, L., Matera, M., Murray, P., 'Australia’s options in the context of Brexit: Balancing relations with the EU and the UK', Paper to the International Conference on Rethinking governance in an era of global insecurities, regional tensions and rising nationalism, 17-19 July 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, The University of Melbourne.
  • Matera, M. ‘Burden-sharing within NATO: Has the Trump Administration raised the stakes for NATO’s continued viability?’, Paper to the International Conference on Rethinking governance in an era of global insecurities, regional tensions and rising nationalism, 17-19 July 2017, EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, The University of Melbourne.
  • Brianson, A., Murray, P. 'Awkward Means Awkward: Comparative Perspectives on the UK and European Integration After Brexit', Paper to Workshop on Awkward States, Brexit, the Nordic Countries and Differentiated Integration, University of Agder, Kristiansand, 16 June 2017.
  • Murray, P. Carson, A., Stone, A. Davis, G. 'Brexit, Trump and the Future of Democracy', Panel Discussion, Melbouren School of Government and EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, The University of Melbourne, 17 May 2017.
  • Matera, M. ‘Is Europe worth Celebrating? Reflections on 60 Years of the European Union’, Public Forum (Q&A Session), University of Melbourne, 9 May 2017 (Panel of EU experts).
  • Murray, P. 'Collaborations and Research Networks: Engagement and Impact of Research', Australian Research Council Research Leadership Mentoring Programme. The University of Melbourne, 16 February 2017.
  • Murray, P. 'L’esperienza dell’ASEAN in confronto all’EU (The ASEAN experience compared to the EU), Forum on UE, ASEAN e Mercosur di fronte alle nuove sfide del mondo: integrazione al bivio' (The EU, ASEAN and Mercosur in the face of new global challenges: integration at a crossroads). Fondaco Europa, Venice Mestre, 5 October 2016.
  • Murray P. ‘The European Union – Beacon of Hope or a Values Community in Crisis?’ Public Lecture 31 August 2016. The Wednesday Lectures 2016 hosted by Raimond Gaita, the University of Melbourne.
  • Murray, P. ‘Sovereignty and Separation: Brexit in Historical Context', Humanities 21, Melbourne, 17 August 2016.
  • Murray, P. ‘What did the EU ever do for us?’ Presentation to Jean Monnet Europe Day Seminar on Brussels, Borders and Brexit: Multidimensional challenges for the EU, EU Centre RMIT/EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, University of Melbourne/Contemporary European Studies Association of Australia, 9 May 2016.
  • Murray, P. ‘Europe in Crisis – from the Nobel Prize to Conflict of Values,’ presentation to Queen’s College, the University of Melbourne, 18 April 2016.
  • Matera, M. ‘The EU as a Facilitator for Third State Engagement in Crisis Management’ The Seventh Oceanic Conference on International Studies, OCIS, Brisbane, 4-6 July 2016.
  • Matera, M. ‘EU-Asia Security issues’, Towards a new EU approach to Asia, Expert Panel Roundtable, European Union Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 31 May 2016.

    • Submissions and Presentations to Parliament

  • Murray, P. and Matera, M. 2017, Presentation to Public Hearing for the Inquiry into Australia’s Trade and Investment Relationship with the United Kingdom, Department of the House of Representatives, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Trade Sub-Committee, Victorian Parliamentary Offices, Melbourne, 4 July (invited).
  • Murray, P. Allison-Reumann, L., Matera, M. 2017, Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s trade and investment relationship with the United Kingdom, Department of the House of Representatives, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Trade Sub-Committee, 27 March (34 pages). http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Foreign_Affairs_Defence_and_Trade/tradewithUK/Submissions. (invited).

    • Podcast

  • Davis G., Daley, J. Murray, P. (2016), Swimming in a sea of bureaucracy, 20 June, Pursuit, The Policy Shop podcast, The University of Melbourne, https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/swimming-in-a-sea-of-bureaucracy

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