Helen Wallace
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Dame Helen Sarah Wallace, Lady Wallace of Saltaire, DBE
, CMG
, FBA
(born 25 June 1946), née Rushworth, is a British
expert in European Studies
and, by marriage to William Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire
, a peeress
.
She attended Oxford University (1963–67), where she was President of the Oxford University Liberal Club. Having already met her future husband, William Wallace, at Oxford, she spent a year at Bruges
, Belgium
, undertaking postgraduate studies at the College of Europe
(1967–68).
on 25 August 1968; the couple had two children, Harriet (born 1977) and Edward (born 1981).
. Helen Wallace continued her studies at the University of Manchester (1969–73), where she completed her doctoral
thesis under the title, The Domestic Policy-making Implications of the Labour Government's Application for Membership of the EEC. She obtained a Certificate of Advanced European Studies
at the College of Europe
in 1968.
She was Lecturer in European Studies at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) 1974-78 and in 1976 was appointed Visiting Professor at the College of Europe
, a position she continued to hold until 2001. She was a Lecturer at the Civil Service College 1978-85, and, briefly, a member of the planning staff at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
1979-80. In 1985, she was appointed Senior Research Fellow and Director of the West-European Programme at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House
.
In 1992 she took up the first of several appointments at the University of Sussex
, where she was Jean Monnet
Professor of Contemporary European Studies and founding Director of the Sussex European Institute. In 1998 she became Director of the Economic and Social Research Council
programme One Europe or Several? and became Co-Director of the Institute. From 2001 until 31 August 2006 she was Director of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute
in Florence, Italy.
In the 1970s she was Secretary and Chair of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES). She is now a board member for the Brussels-based
think-tank, Bruegel. For Her Majesty's Government she is a member of the Better Regulation Commission and for the European Commission
a member of the Group of Political Analysis and the Advisory Group for Social Sciences. She is a member of advisory boards at the University of Bremen
, the University of Mannheim
, the Catholic University of Leuven
and the University of Vienna
. She has been, since 2004, Chair of the Conseil universitaire européen pour l'Action Jean Monnet.
and as co-editor of the New European Politics series published by Oxford University Press
. She is also a member of the editorial advisory boards of the journals Journal of Common Market Studies, British Journal of Politics and International Relations, Co-operation and Conflict, Perspectives, European Union Politics, and Policy Studies.
by the President of the French Republic
. She was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2000 New Year Honours and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to social science.
She was elected a Fellow of the British Academy
in June 2000. In July 2004, Loughborough University
conferred upon her the degree of Doctor of Letters
, honoris causa.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, CMG
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
, FBA
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
(born 25 June 1946), née Rushworth, is a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
expert in European Studies
European studies
European studies is a field of study offered by many academic colleges and universities that focuses on current developments in European integration....
and, by marriage to William Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire
William Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire
William John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
, a peeress
Peerage
The Peerage is a legal system of largely hereditary titles in the United Kingdom, which constitute the ranks of British nobility and is part of the British honours system...
.
She attended Oxford University (1963–67), where she was President of the Oxford University Liberal Club. Having already met her future husband, William Wallace, at Oxford, she spent a year at Bruges
Bruges
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country....
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, undertaking postgraduate studies at the College of Europe
College of Europe
The College of Europe is an independent university institute of postgraduate European studies with the main campus in Bruges, Belgium...
(1967–68).
Marriage/family
Helen Rushworth married William WallaceWilliam Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire
William John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
on 25 August 1968; the couple had two children, Harriet (born 1977) and Edward (born 1981).
Career
William Wallace had already embarked on his academic and political career and had served briefly as Lecturer in the Department of Government at the University of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
. Helen Wallace continued her studies at the University of Manchester (1969–73), where she completed her doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
thesis under the title, The Domestic Policy-making Implications of the Labour Government's Application for Membership of the EEC. She obtained a Certificate of Advanced European Studies
Certificate of Advanced European Studies
The Certificate of Advanced European Studies is a postgraduate qualification, equivalent to a master's degree, that was awarded by the College of Europe, a postgraduate elite school in Bruges, Belgium, from its foundation in 1949 until the late 1980s, upon completion of its 1-year programme...
at the College of Europe
College of Europe
The College of Europe is an independent university institute of postgraduate European studies with the main campus in Bruges, Belgium...
in 1968.
She was Lecturer in European Studies at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) 1974-78 and in 1976 was appointed Visiting Professor at the College of Europe
College of Europe
The College of Europe is an independent university institute of postgraduate European studies with the main campus in Bruges, Belgium...
, a position she continued to hold until 2001. She was a Lecturer at the Civil Service College 1978-85, and, briefly, a member of the planning staff at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, commonly called the Foreign Office or the FCO is a British government department responsible for promoting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas, created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office.The head of the FCO is the...
1979-80. In 1985, she was appointed Senior Research Fellow and Director of the West-European Programme at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House
Chatham House
Chatham House, formally known as The Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in London whose mission is to analyse and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's leading...
.
In 1992 she took up the first of several appointments at the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
, where she was Jean Monnet
Jean Monnet
Jean Omer Marie Gabriel Monnet was a French political economist and diplomat. He is regarded by many as a chief architect of European Unity and is regarded as one of its founding fathers...
Professor of Contemporary European Studies and founding Director of the Sussex European Institute. In 1998 she became Director of the Economic and Social Research Council
Economic and Social Research Council
The Economic and Social Research Council is one of the seven Research Councils in the United Kingdom. It receives most of its funding from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and provides funding and support for research and training work in social and economic issues, such as...
programme One Europe or Several? and became Co-Director of the Institute. From 2001 until 31 August 2006 she was Director of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute
European University Institute
The European University Institute ' in Florence is an international postgraduate and post-doctoral teaching and research institute established by European Union member states to contribute to cultural and scientific development in the social sciences, in a European perspective...
in Florence, Italy.
In the 1970s she was Secretary and Chair of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES). She is now a board member for the Brussels-based
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
think-tank, Bruegel. For Her Majesty's Government she is a member of the Better Regulation Commission and for the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
a member of the Group of Political Analysis and the Advisory Group for Social Sciences. She is a member of advisory boards at the University of Bremen
University of Bremen
The University of Bremen is a university of approximately 23,500 people from 126 countries that are studying, teaching, researching, and working in Bremen, Germany...
, the University of Mannheim
University of Mannheim
The University of Mannheim is one of the younger German universities. It offers Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees.The University is mainly located in Mannheim’s palace the largest baroque palace in Germany. The whole city center of Mannheim is aligned symmetrically to the palace.About 800 scholars...
, the Catholic University of Leuven
Catholic University of Leuven
The Catholic University of Leuven, or of Louvain, was the largest, oldest and most prominent university in Belgium. The university was founded in 1425 as the University of Leuven by John IV, Duke of Brabant and approved by a Papal bull by Pope Martin V.During France's occupation of Belgium in the...
and the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
. She has been, since 2004, Chair of the Conseil universitaire européen pour l'Action Jean Monnet.
Affiliations
Dame Helen Wallace serves as editor of the One Europe or Several? and New Europe series published by PalgravePalgrave
- Companies :*Palgrave Macmillan, an academic publishing company[The Palgrave Society], studying the history and genealogy of families with the surname Palgrave or any of its many variants.- People :*John Palsgrave - Companies :*Palgrave Macmillan, an academic publishing company[The Palgrave...
and as co-editor of the New European Politics series published by Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
. She is also a member of the editorial advisory boards of the journals Journal of Common Market Studies, British Journal of Politics and International Relations, Co-operation and Conflict, Perspectives, European Union Politics, and Policy Studies.
Honours
In 1996, she was appointed a Chevalier de l'Ordre National du MériteOrdre National du Mérite
The Ordre national du Mérite is an Order of State awarded by the President of the French Republic. It was founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle...
by the President of the French Republic
President of the French Republic
The President of the French Republic colloquially referred to in English as the President of France, is France's elected Head of State....
. She was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2000 New Year Honours and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to social science.
She was elected a Fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
in June 2000. In July 2004, Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is a research based campus university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England...
conferred upon her the degree of Doctor of Letters
Doctor of Letters
Doctor of Letters is a university academic degree, often a higher doctorate which is frequently awarded as an honorary degree in recognition of outstanding scholarship or other merits.-Commonwealth:...
, honoris causa.
Publications
- Fiona Hayes-Renshaw and Helen Wallace, The Council of Ministers (2nd edn, Basingstoke; New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006; 1st edn, Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1997)
- Helen Wallace, William WallaceWilliam Wallace, Baron Wallace of SaltaireWilliam John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
, and Mark A. Pollack, eds, Policy-making in the European Union (5th edn, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005; 4th edn, ed. Helen Wallace and William WallaceWilliam Wallace, Baron Wallace of SaltaireWilliam John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000; 3rd edn, ed. Helen Wallace and William WallaceWilliam Wallace, Baron Wallace of SaltaireWilliam John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996; 2nd edn, ed. Helen Wallace, William WallaceWilliam Wallace, Baron Wallace of SaltaireWilliam John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
, and Carole Webb, Chichester: Wiley, 1983; 1st edn, ed. Helen Wallace, William WallaceWilliam Wallace, Baron Wallace of SaltaireWilliam John Lawrence Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire is a British academic, writer, politician and Lord in Waiting.-Early life:...
, and Carole Webb, London: Wiley, 1977) - Helen Wallace, The future of Europe debate: opportunities for British policy (Brighton: Sussex European Institute, 2001)
- Helen Wallace, ed., Interlocking dimensions of European integration (Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2001)
- Alisdair R. Young and Helen Wallace, Regulatory politics in the enlarging European Union: weighing civic and producer interests (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2000)
- Helen Wallace, 'Whose Europe is it anyway?', European Journal of Political Research 35 (1999), 287-306
- Helen Wallace, Coming to terms with a larger Europe: options for economic integration (Falmer: Sussex European Institute, 1998)
- Helen Wallace and Alasdair R. Young, eds, Participation and policy-making in the European Union (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997)
- Helen Wallace and Alasdair R. Young, Balancing public and private interests under duress (Brighton: Sussex European Institute, 1996)
- Helen Wallace, From an island off the north-west coast of Europe (Brighton: Sussex European Institute, 1996)
- Helen Wallace, The shaping of Europe: progress and prospect (Ditchley Park: Ditchley Foundation, 1995)
- Anna Michalski and Helen Wallace, The European Community: the challenge of enlargement (2nd edn, London: Royal Institute of International Affairs, 1992; 1st edn 1992)
- Helen Wallace, ed., The wider Western Europe: reshaping the EC/EFTA relationship (London: Pinter for the Royal Institute of International Affairs, 1991)
- Françoise de La Serre, Jacques Leruez, and Helen Wallace, eds, French and British foreign policies in transition: the challenge of adjustment (New York; Oxford: Berg, 1990)
- Françoise de la Serre, Jacques Leruez, and Helen Wallace, eds, Les Politiques étrangères de la France et de la Grande-Bretagne depuis 1945: l'inévitable ajustement (Paris: Presses de la Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques, 1990)
- Marc Wilke and Helen Wallace, Subsidiarity: approaches to power-sharing in the European Community (London: Royal Institute of International Affairs, 1990)
- Helen Wallace, Widening and deepening: the European Community and the new European agenda (London: Royal Institute of International Affairs, 1989)
- Ralf DahrendorfRalf DahrendorfRalf Gustav Dahrendorf, Baron Dahrendorf, KBE, FBA was a German-British sociologist, philosopher, political scientist and liberal politician....
, Helen Wallace, and Russell Johnston, Towards greater democrary and unity in Europe (London: TEAM Promotions, 1988) - J. Jamar & Helen Wallace, eds, EEC-EFTA, more than just good friends? (French title, ) (proceedings of the symposium organized by the College of Europe, Bruges, 30 June-2 July 1988, Bruges: De Tempel, 1988)
- Jacques Pelkmans and L. Alan Winters with Helen Wallace, Europe's domestic market (London: Routledge, 1988)
- James Eberle and Helen Wallace, British space policy and international colloboration (London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1987)
- Helen Wallace with Adam Ridley, Europe: the challenge of diversity (London: Routledge & Kegan Paul for The Royal Institute of International Affairs, 1985)
- Helen Wallace, Budgetary politics: the finances of the European Communities (London: Allen & Unwin, 1980)
- Geoffrey Edwards and Helen Wallace, The Council of Ministers of the European Community and the President-in-Office (London: Federal Trust for Education and Research, 1977)
- Helen Wallace, National governments and the European Communities (London: Chatham House, 1973)
External links
- Honorary degree citation, Loughborough University, 9 July 2004
- Jean Monnet Programme
- University Association for Contemporary European Studies Lifetime Achievement 2006
- British Academy Fellows Archive
- Forum Maastricht
- Better Regulation Commission, Cabinet Office
- BRUEGEL
- Bulletin of the University of Sussex, 14 January 2000
- Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena