Speaker Panels

Wednesday 14 July, 1.30-3.00pm
Sydney Law School, The University of Sydney

AMUNC has developed a strong reputation for engaging speaker events, which help delegates develop a more nuanced understanding of the array of issues that they will grapple with during the week, and provide a fountain of inspiration for their future endeavours.

AMUNC 2010 will host four simultaneous speaker events, with each forum focusing on a different theme of international relations. Delegates may attend the session that interests them the most, subject to room capacity. Speakers will be drawn from across Sydney and Australia to engage in a moderated panel discussion and debate, followed by questions and answers.

 

International Law & Security: Working with UN Agencies

Lecture Theatre 106

The panellists share their experiences working within the UN framework in the areas of international law and security.

  • Associate Professor Ben Saul (Moderator) - Co-director of the Sydney Centre for International Law 
  • The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG - Former Justice of the High Court of Australia
  • Dr Christopher Michaelsen - International Law and Policy Group, UNSW Faculty of Law
  • Prashanth Shanmugan - Geopolitical strategist, journalist and humanitarian

 

International Economics & Finance: Rethinking the Global Economy

Lecture Theatre 024

This panel addresses the causes of the Global Financial Crisis, and queries the efficacy of the international system and Australia’s response, while considering future steps to prevent another crisis.

  • Associate Professor Russell Ross (Moderator) - Chair of Economics, University of Sydney
  • Professor Tony Aspromourgos - University of Sydney
  • Dr Michael Rafferty - Senior Research Analyst, Workplace Research Centre
  • Associate Professor Steve Keen - University of Western Sydney
  • Dr Lindy Edwards - Australian National University

 

Environment & Technology: The Challenge of Climate Change

Lecture Theatre 026

This panel asks whether there is a consensus on climate change, assesses the dealings of Copenhagen, and examines Australia’s role in a global response and the role of technology, while considering the steps the international community needs to take.

  • Ms Sam Mostyn (Moderator) - Director of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions
  • Professor Bob Carter - James Cook University
  • Dr Mark Diesendorf - Deputy Director of the Institute of Environmental Studies
  • Dr John Kaye MLC - NSW Greens
  • Dr Muriel Watt - University of New South Wales

 

Health & Development: Responding to HIV/AIDS

Lecture Theatre 104

This panel considers the impact of HIV/AIDS on development, assesses the responses by both the international community and Australia, and future steps which need to be taken.

  • Professor Stephen Leeder (Moderator) - Director of the Menzies Centre for Health Policy
  • Conny Lenneberg - Policy and Programs Director of World Vision Australia
  • Associate Professor Heather Worth - International HIV Research Group