Island Independence Movements and Parties in an Age of European Integration and
Globalisation
8-10 September 2011, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
International Workshop Programme
Co-Convenors: Professor Godfrey Baldacchino and Dr Eve Hepburn
This workshop has been generously funded by the Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence at
the Europa Institute, University of Edinburgh, the College of Humanities and Social
Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, and the Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
Thursday, 8 September 2011
VENUE: University of Edinburgh Library, Room 1.11
12.30-1.30
Arrival, registration and buffet lunch at the University of Edinburgh Library,
Room 1.11, 30 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ.
1.30pm
Welcome, Introductions and Opening Remarks
Charlie Jeffery, Head of School of Social and Political Science and Director of the
Academy of Government, University of Edinburgh.
1.45pm
Independence movements and parties in the 21st Century:
Islands and Regions: Eve Hepburn, University of Edinburgh and Godfrey
Baldacchino, University of Prince Edward Island
2.30pm
Refreshment Break
3.00pm
Speech by Mike MacKenzie, Highlands and Islands MSP
3.30pm
The Long-Term Propensity for Political Affiliation in Island Microstates:
Jerome L McElroy, St Mary’s College, Notre Dame
4.15pm
From the Wings to Centre Stage: the International Relations of Europe’s
Smallest States: J. Barry Bartmann, University of Prince Edward Island
5.00-5.15pm Synthesis and Closure for Day 1
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6.00pm
Evening Dinner for Conference Participants at Howie’s Restaurant, Victoria
Street, Grassmarket, EH1 2HG (please see map for directions)
Friday, 9 September 2011
VENUE: University of Edinburgh Library, Room 1.11
9.30am
Updates and general remarks - Eve Hepburn and Godfrey Baldacchino
9.45am
Independence movements in the Caribbean: withering on the vine? Peter
Clegg, University of the West of England
10.30am
Refreshment Break
11:00am
The Evolving Manifestations of Sovereignty Today in the French Pacific:
Nathalie Mrgudovic, Aston University
11:45am
The experience of sovereignty in the Pacific: island states and political
autonomy in the 21st century: Stephen Levine, Victoria University of
Wellington
12.30pm
Lunch Break
2.30pm
The Western Mediterranean Islands and the Diverse Uses of
Independentism: André Fazi, University of Corsica
3.15pm
Refreshment Break
3.45pm
Autonomy Development, Irredentism and Secessionism in a Nordic
Context: Maria Ackrén, Åbo Akademi University and Bjarne Lindström,
Statistics and Research Åland
4.30-4:45pm Synthesis and Closure for Day 2
6.00pm
Evening Dinner for Conference Participants at the Elder Room, Old College,
EH8 9YL (please see map for directions)
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Saturday, September 10
VENUE: Raeburn Room, Old College, University of Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
9.30am
Updates and general remarks - Eve Hepburn and Godfrey Baldacchino
9.45am
The Impact of a Scottish Referendum on Ethnoregionalist Movements in
the British Isles: Britt Cartrite, Alma College
10.30am
Refreshment Break
11.00am
Reactions from Political Panel: Franciscu Sedda [Sardinia], & Discussion
11.30am
Reactions/Wrap Up from Michael Keating, University of Aberdeen
(Discussant) & David Milne, University of Malta (Discussant) & Discussion
12:15pm
Concluding Remarks and Next Steps: Eve Hepburn and Godfrey Baldacchino
12:45pm
Close and Departure
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