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CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBALISATION 6 Citizenship Citizenship is concerned with what it means to be a member of a society and how individuals, communities, political groups, public bodies and private corporations interact with, and maintain, membership of institutions and organisations within and beyond the nation state. Citizenship research investigates: how membership of society is defined; how people contribute to the making and remaking of society; how people are resourced by society within existing social contracts; and how policies and discourses conducive to social inclusion or exclusion may either reinforce or undermine such social contracts. Globalisation Globalisation refers to the multiplicity of linkages and interconnections that transcend nation states. It involves processes through which events, decisions and activities in one part of the world affect individuals and communities in another part of the world. Globalisation involves not only the creation of large-scale systems and processes, but also the transformation of local and individual experiences. Globalisation can simultaneously strengthen and weaken the powers of local communities. In so doing, it reshapes politics. It can have disorienting and disruptive effects on identity, the environment and cultural, social and economic relations. It can also provide new opportunities for global empathy and positive social change.
PARTNERSHIPS AND IMPACT Social Impact CCG’s research has had significant impact in the areas of social inclusion, public policy, and democratisation. Underpinning our exploration of contemporary issues associated with citizenship and globalisation is a commitment to research that is responsive and practical. Our research projects aim to make a difference to the ways in which we: • see and understand changing social and cultural environments; • develop and implement public policies; • participate in social, cultural and political institutions; • promote and recognise human rights; • reach decisions about governance arrangements and citizens' rights. Industry Impact CCG operates at the cutting edge of national and international research. CCG's scholars regularly produce research reports and act as consultants for a number of agencies. The insights offered by our researchers have had an impact well beyond academic circles in areas such as corporate responsibility, local and national government policies, non-government organisations, multicultural relations, intercultural dialogue, peace negotiations, and on international cultural agencies, particularly UNESCO and the UN Alliance of Civilizations. The international scope of the CCG’s activities has generated significant collaborative projects with these organisations. Research undertaken by CCG is intended to achieve maximum social, cultural, economic and political benefits by engaging with the broader community, disseminating our research to the general public, NGOs, corporations and governments. We also aim to sustain change beyond the life span of our initiatives by employing a participatory action research model in which our research findings inform policy recommendations, subsequent projects and future research in consultation with our local and international partners. Scholarly Impact CCG scholars are regularly invited to share their research findings at local, national and international conferences and symposia. They also regularly collaborate on major research projects with leading academics <strong>from</strong> other Australian and international universities. CCG members have received international peer recognition through their books and articles published in major international journals. They have also been recognised for their editorial work for international journals and foreign translations of their publications. CCG researchers hold leadership positions in a number of Australian and international academic associations. ANNUAL REPORT 2011 7
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Cover image from left: Dr Hass Dellal OAM - Deakin University

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