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Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference
31 January 2012 - 1 February 2012
As part of the Pacific 2012 Maritime Conference, Dr Susan Pond will Chair a forum on Sustainable Maritime Fuels, which is co-sponsored by the United States Studies Centre and Maritime Australia Limited.
This forum will include Australian and International speakers. Topics under discussion will include drivers and demand for fuel diversification, advanced maritime biofuels and maritime fuel infrastructure. The Sustainable Maritime Fuels Forum will also have a dedicated Sustainable Maritime Fuels Showcase for exhibitors wishing to participate in this event.
If you would like to view the agenda for the event, please click on the "Sustainable Maritime Fuels" Forum Program.
Australia’s Green Building Solutions Forum
19 January 2012
A panel discussion on how Australia has become a global leader in the green building industry, its dominant role in the Asia Pacific region, and on the opportunities that exist for North American organisations to partner with Australian companies in the emerging growth centres of Asia Pacific. Featuring a presentation by the US Studies Centre's Robert Hill discussing the Australian Government’s Renewable Energy policy and effects of the carbon tax.
Emerging Asia working group
18 January 2012
Under the Alliance in the 21st Century project, the first meeting of the Emerging Asia working group took place in Washington DC. Participants included Nicholas Burns (Harvard University), James Fallows (Atlantic Magazine), Sean Gallagher (US Studies Centre), Devesh Kapur (University of Pennsylvania), Manik Suri (Harvard University), Michael L’Estrange (Australian National University), Andrew MacIntyre (Australian National University), Huw McKay (Westpac Bank), Kishore Mahbubani (National University of Singapore), Susan Shirk (University of California, San Diego) and Michael Wesley (Lowy Institute for International Policy).
Australia and the United States in the Asia-Pacific Century
18 January 2012
A policy symposium on the future of the US-Australian Alliance. To launch the Alliance in the 21st Century project, the Australian Ambassador to the United States, The Hon. Kim Beazley AC, in association with the US Studies Centre, hosted a small retreat at his Official Residence. It brought together senior policy makers, academics and business leaders from the United States and Australia to discuss defence and security and trade and investment issues in the Alliance.
Panel presentations followed by discussions moderated by Geoffrey Garrett and Russell Trood.
Australia - United States dialogue on green schools
17 January 2012
The forum highlighted the work being done in Australia and the US at a policy, research and business level in Green Building. It explored, amongst other topics, green building rating systems, the challenges and opportunities for retrofitting existing building stock and key learnings from the Living Building Challenge; and going beyond the highest green ratings in both countries.
Robert Hill and Howard Bamsey presented at the forum.
Defence, maritime science and Australia’s industrial maritime capability
14 January 2012
A discussion forum to highlight Australian Maritime technology capabilities, and identify and promote collaborative opportunities for both regions to meet energy and environmental needs. The US Studies Centre's Robert Hill participated in this event.
United States - Australia discussion on innovation
11 January 2012
A networking opportunity and panel discussion moderated by Nigel Warren, Consul-General and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner – Australian Trade Commission.
The US Studies Centre was represented by Robert Hill, Howard Bamsey and Sean Gallagher.
United States - Australian dialogue on energy efficiency
11 January 2012
Energy efficiency experts from the United States and Australia collaborated on the respective strengths and similarities the countries have to offer.
The US Studies Centre's Robert Hill participated in a broad overview and perspective on energy technologies and developments in Australia with a special focus on energy efficiency. Robert Hill and Howard Bamsey participated in the closing discussion on public policy strategies.
Are the stars of Australian and US interests aligned in Antarctica?
21 November 2011
The Antarctic Treaty meeting scheduled for 2012 and recent speculation about the mineral resources of Antarctica have put the spotlight on Australia’s interests in the region. The US Studies Centre and Corrs Chambers Westgarth invited guests to attend a presentation by Dr Tony Press, CEO of the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, one of Australia’s leading climate change institutions. Tony Press spent a decade as a senior representative of Australia in Antarctic affairs. During his presentation Dr Press explored the Antarctic interests that the US and Australia have in common, and where they differ, the future, and whether it is likely that Australian and US interests will clash in Antarctica.
Postgraduate Information Evening with special guest speaker Bob Carr
6 October 2011
Bob Carr spoke at our Postgraduate Information Evening. Bob Carr is a member of the US Studies Centre Board of Directors. He was a speaker at the 2011 National Summit. Bob Carr is the longest continuously serving Premier in New South Wales history. Born in 1947 he was educated at Matraville High School and the University of New South Wales. He was a journalist with ABC Radio and The Bulletin.
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Geoffrey Garrett says that Mitt Romney's greatest weakness is that many Americans see him as representing Wall Street: a place loathed even more at the moment than Capitol Hill.
Brendon O'Connor comments on the results of the South Carolina primary and looks ahead to Florida.
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