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To infinity and beyond: UWS makes its mark in space law
Date: 02/06/2004
In a first for an Australian institution, the University of Western Sydney has been recognised as a world leader in the field of space law education by the United Nations.
The University's School of Law was invited by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in Vienna to be included in a directory detailing international education opportunities in space law. The directory was prepared at the request of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, which reports to the General Assembly.
UWS senior lecturer, Steven Freeland, a leading Australian authority on space law, says the directory reflects growing international interest in the practice of space law.
"As the number of countries involved in space programs continues to expand, the United Nations is placing greater emphasis on the need for effective laws and policies to govern space activities, not just on an international level, but also on a national level," says Mr Freeland.
"This is essential since space activities such as telecommunications, television broadcasting, internet services and remote sensing all impact on our daily lives, not to mention the increasingly vital strategic and military importance of outer space."
"However, the successful practice of space law at any level relies on access to suitably qualified professionals and this is where the role of institutions like UWS, which offers space law education programs, becomes increasingly important."
"The UN has developed the 'Education Opportunities in Space Law' directory to promote expertise and capacity in the field of international and national space law."
Mr Freeland says the initiative represents a unique opportunity to expand the University's international reputation in space law education.
"As the only Australian institution listed in this directory, UWS is pleased to be working alongside specialised education providers from countries such as Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, the Russian Federation, UK and USA," he says.
"It's hoped the directory will encourage greater co-operation between the institutions involved and we're excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for UWS and its students of space law."
Date: 02/06/2004
In a first for an Australian institution, the University of Western Sydney has been recognised as a world leader in the field of space law education by the United Nations.
The University's School of Law was invited by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in Vienna to be included in a directory detailing international education opportunities in space law. The directory was prepared at the request of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, which reports to the General Assembly.
UWS senior lecturer, Steven Freeland, a leading Australian authority on space law, says the directory reflects growing international interest in the practice of space law.
"As the number of countries involved in space programs continues to expand, the United Nations is placing greater emphasis on the need for effective laws and policies to govern space activities, not just on an international level, but also on a national level," says Mr Freeland.
"This is essential since space activities such as telecommunications, television broadcasting, internet services and remote sensing all impact on our daily lives, not to mention the increasingly vital strategic and military importance of outer space."
"However, the successful practice of space law at any level relies on access to suitably qualified professionals and this is where the role of institutions like UWS, which offers space law education programs, becomes increasingly important."
"The UN has developed the 'Education Opportunities in Space Law' directory to promote expertise and capacity in the field of international and national space law."
Mr Freeland says the initiative represents a unique opportunity to expand the University's international reputation in space law education.
"As the only Australian institution listed in this directory, UWS is pleased to be working alongside specialised education providers from countries such as Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, the Russian Federation, UK and USA," he says.
"It's hoped the directory will encourage greater co-operation between the institutions involved and we're excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for UWS and its students of space law."
