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Experts available for Obama visit commentary
8 March 2010
The US Studies Centre is making available to the media an array of its experts for commentary, interview, opinion editorials and analysis in relation to the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama to Australia in the latter half of March. Read more
US Studies Centre welcomes Olsen appointment
1 March 2010
The chief executive of the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, Professor Geoffrey Garrett has welcomed the appointment of John Olsen AO as Deputy Chairman and CEO of the American Australian Association in Sydney. Read more
World‐renowned investigative journalist Mark Danner to speak at the University of Sydney
18 February 2010
One of the world’s most distinguished investigative journalists and war reporters, Mark Danner, will appear in conversation with US Studies Centre chief executive Professor Geoffrey Garrett at the University of Sydney on Thursday 25 February. Read More
US Studies Centre announces Dow Sustainability Program
15 February 2010
The US Studies Centre is pleased to announce the launch of a three‐year research program on sustainability made possible by US$2,000,000 in support from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation in the United States. Read Media Release
US Studies Centre appoints David Weisbrot, distinguished legal policy expert
1 February 2010
The US Studies Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of the former President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, Emeritus Professor David Weisbrot AM, as Professor of Legal Policy. Read Media Release
Australians, Americans and Climate Change
20 November 2009
A major survey on Australian attitudes to climate change released today by the US Studies Centre mirrors recent polling among Americans. Professor Simon Jackman, Visiting Professor at the USSC and Professor of Political Science at Stanford University in California, conducted the survey comparing attitudes of Australians with those of Americans. Professor Jackman said the survey results showed that climate change is a “wedge” issue in both countries, but the Rudd government has bigger incentives than the Obama administration to pass legislation because Australians are on average greener than Americans.
Journalist and American election expert joins US Studies Centre team
12 November 2009
ABC broadcaster and journalist John Barron has been appointed a Research Associate at the US Studies Centre. While continuing with his role at the ABC, Barron will join a growing band of media specialists at the Centre. Read Media Release
US Studies Centre announces first round of research grant winners for 2010
10 November 2009
In the first announcements from a research grant pool totalling $100,000, the US Studies Centre has awarded two Researchers in Residence grants totalling $50,000. The winning researchers are Dr Jennifer Day from the University of Melbourne and Associate Professor Mick Broderick from Murdoch University in WA. Read Media Release
New magazine on the US and its global impact launched
29 October 2009
The US Studies Centre has launched the inaugural edition of a new magazine on the contemporary United States and its global impact. Titled American Review, the twice-yearly journal aims to bring international perspectives to analysis and commentary on United States politics, business and society. Read Media Release
US Studies Centre teams up with Harvard University
23 October 2009
The US Studies Centre will partner with Harvard University on three international conferences between 2010 and 2012. The Harvard University Committee on Australian Studies has committed US$120,000 to support the conferences that will be held in Australia. Read Media Release
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
James Hansen argues that a shift toward renewable energy from fossil fuels need not involve cuts to economic production
Renowned war correspondent Mark Danner reflects on the influence of US foreign policy on major conflicts around the world.
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