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Globalism Research Centre

At a time of acute sensitivity to questions of social dislocation, economic inequity and political upheaval, the Globalism Research Centre is committed to rethinking the relationship between the global and the local. Its primary intellectual task is to understand the processes of change and continuity, and to think through cultural-political questions about sustainable living in a globalizing world. In particular, it is concerned to facilitate and enhance activities of cultural dialogue across the continuing and positive boundaries of cultural diversity in the world today.

Founded in 2002, the Globalism Research Centre undertakes engaged research into globalisation, transnationalism, nationalism and cultural diversity. It seeks to understand and critically evaluate current directions of global change, with an emphasis on the cultural implications of political and economic transformation.

Globalism Research Centre news

  

Unexpected Sources of Hope: Climate Change, Community and the Future
A new monograph exploring the impacts of climate change and other future global uncertainties for people living in the Hamilton region was released in Hamilton on June 3.

  

Tom Nairn Lecture 2009: Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State
The Tom Nairn lecture 2009 is now available to download as a podcast .

  

ARC grant success for Globalism Research Centre
Professors Manfred Steger and Paul James of the Globalism Research Centre have been successful in gaining ARC funding for their respective new projects commencing in 2009.

  

ReGenerating Community Conference
The ReGenerating Community Conference is about ways in which global issues are being addressed locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government. The conference will take place from 2 to 4 September 2009.

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