Previous Events and Activities
The End of the Euro-Complacency? Global Implications of Europe’s Crisis
Invitation to the eighth seminar (out of a series of 12) organized by ‘Europeanization and Globalization’ in collaboration with The Danish Institute for International Studies; DIIS.
The Eurozone crisis is already old news. Its protracted character raises fundamental questions about Europe’s global competitiveness in the longer run. Europe, and no longer with the European Union as it’s self-evident centre, is increasingly challenged by the BRIC countries. Not only in terms of economy, but also with regard to political, cultural and social influence. This raises questions within the academic community: Will Europe be able to keep up within the humanities and the social sciences? Or is it already lagging behind? This half-day seminar will look into different implications of the development, not least by bringing in perspectives from China and India.
When? 28 May 10.00–12.30
Where? G8 104, Malmö University
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What Time is Global History?
Invitation to the 7’Th seminar (out of a series of 12) organized by “Europeanization and Globalization” in collaboration with The Danish Institute for International Studies; DIIS.
What Time is Global History will focus upon the history of the world in the Age of Globalization. It is widely recognised that the history of the twentieth century, especially during its last decades, cannot be understood in the traditional nation-centred framework. This is because so many developments have cut across national and geographical boundaries: communication and information technology, migration, global capital markets, the growth of non-governmental organizations, environmental issues, the promotion of human rights, transnational religious and ethnic movements, terrorism, and the like. All these are global forces that, together with the nation-states, have shaped the world as it is today. This conference will stress the questions: What time is global history? When and why did we start using the term global history and by whom? Specialist differs as to when this age, or epoch began.
When? 8 May 13.00 – 17.00.
Where? Auditorium 45, Roskilde University
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The Balkan Case - The relation between EU integration and the past
Invitation to the sixth seminar (out of a series of 12) organized by “Europeanization and Globalization” in collaboration with The Danish Institute for International Studies; DIIS
Over the years, the debate on European integration has been mainly focused on the economic and political dimension and not the cultural perspective. Recently, the new concept “acquis historique communautaire” has been introduced. The term refers to the so called “acquis communautaire” which means that all potential member states to the EU have to adjust to the guiding principles of the EU legislation. In contrast to the legal “acquis communautaire” the “acquis historique” can hardly be indictable before the European Court of Justice. Nevertheless, from a more moral than a legal point of view, it is manifest that applicant countries must accept the “acquis historique” when joining the EU. This means briefly to shed light on the nations past, to confront memories and reflect on history.
This seminar focuses on how some of the countries in the Balkans are struggling with their “Vergangenheitsbewältigung” – moving both on a path towards EU while continuing to confront the ghosts of the national past.
When? 24 September 13.00 – 17.00.
Where? Auditorium 15, building 15, Roskilde University
Understanding the European Union in a Globalising World
Invitation to the fifth seminar (out of a series of 12) organized by “Europeanization and Globalization”
When? The 23’Th of May 13.00 – 17.00.
We invite everybody to a reception after the seminar
Where? G8 425 Gäddan 8, Citadellsvägen 7, Malmö University, building nr. 3
Declining Europe? The Challenge of populism, East and West
During recent years, a new brand of populism has emerged in Eastern European countries and has in some cases even penetrated their governing political parties. At the same time, the deepening of the political process in the Western parts of Europe has also its own brand of populism. How shall we evaluate today's populism? What do we mean by the term? Very different aspects of the political spectrum, seems to be explained by the term Right-wing populism. In this context, our participants are invited, to reflect on the spectrum of populism in contemporary Europe and its implications for democracy, inter-ethnic and inter-state relations, and the future of European integration.
When? The 17'Th of April 13.00 - 16.30
Where? Danish Institute for International Studies Main Auditorium Strandgade 71, ground floor, Copenhagen K
EU policies of cross-border cooperation
Invitation to the third conference (out of a series of 12) organized by “Europeanization and Globalization”, The Departments of Global Political Studies and Language, Migration and Society at Malmö University.
When? The 14’Th of November 13.00 – 16.30
Where? Room G8: 107, Gäddan 8, Citadellsvägen 7, Malmö University
The Arab Uprising - The End Of Authoritarianism?
Invitation to the second conference (out of a series of 12) organized by “Europeanization and Globalization”, The Department of Culture and Identity, Roskilde University. The conference focusing upon the transformations and changes, that some parts of the Arab world undergo at the moment.
When? The 13’Th of October 13.00 – 17.00
Where? The Department of Society and Globalization, Roskilde University building 25, auditorium25.2
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What is wrong with the past of Europe?
Introductory conference (out of 12 meetings) of the project “Europeanization and Globalization”. A cross-‐border cooperation between Roskilde University and Malmö University. The project is organized by history,Department of Culture and Identity (CUID). The aim of the conference is also to intellectually involve and engage the students.
Conference organizer? Department of Culture and Identity, Project manager Marie Brobeck.
Where? Lecture Hall in buiding 46