Education
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Groundbreaking study finds one in three students in Australian schools experience racial discrimination
A first-of-its-kind study of racism in Australian schools by the Australian National University and Western Sydney University has revealed that one in three students report being the victim of racial …
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Exploring and documenting our history as Greek Australians
Two fascinating lectures exploring Greek Australian experiences were recently presented at the Greek Centre as a part of the Greek history and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 28 August onward
NATIONAL THI AUSTRALIA: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE – GREECE AT THE CROSSROADS OF SOCIAL CHANGE The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia is hosting a special dinner and conversation series this month …
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Russia’s Byron: Pushkin and the Greek revolution
The Greek Revolution brought a storm of enthusiasm and support in the West, fuelled by the Romantic Movement. Yet no Romantic was so close to the instigators and protagonists of …
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SBS encourages all Australians to celebrate languages with SBS National Languages Competition 2019
Encouraging language learning and language retention in Australia, and in recognition of the United Nations’ International Year of Indigenous languages, SBS has announced the launch of the SBS National Languages …
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Dardalis Archives revive the Greek migrant story at La Trobe University
Migrants move with the future in mind, but their journeys inevitably involve excising part of their past. Moving forth for a better life, little by little, they discard parts of …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 22 August onward
VIC ‘MALAKAS WITH ATTITUDE’ DINNER + SHOW Catch George Kapiniaris’ latest comedy show ‘Malakas with Attitude’ at Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar (28 Anderson St, Yarraville) on Friday 23 August at …
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Meet Greece’s first museum education dog, helping to increase participation and learning
The University of Crete’s Museum of Natural History has had a new, and rather unique, member join its team: Ravel, an affectionate Labrador. The first museum education dog in Greece, …
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Free lecture: Voyage of the SS Corsica from Cyprus to Australia in 1951-52
On 13 December, 1951 the SS Corsica left Limassol with 761 Cypriot migrants for Australia and was the first ship to leave Cyprus with so many emigrants. Arriving at Fremantle …
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Chevening Scholarships offered to Greek students wishing to study in the UK
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study for any eligible …