Education
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First Greek Australian woman appointed to superior court launches $100,000 scholarship in memory of her father
Queensland graduates will have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at the world-renowned Cambridge University under a new scholarship program established by Justice Anthea Philippides, Judge of Appeal of the …
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Learn about Great Ionia and the Chinese connection at the Greek Centre
A lecture about Great Ionia and the Chinese Connection will be presented by Dean Kalimniou on Thursday, 13 June 2019, at the Greek Centre, as part of the Greek History …
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Professor inspired by Ancient Greeks creates games to teach students about power and responsibility
Academics in the UK have developed a new series of workshops to teach young people about power and responsibility, in a bid to help them better understand the current political …
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Dr Nikou shares 40 years of teaching experience with Monash Uni graduates
Over 2,000 people gathered at the Monash University auditorium to see their loved ones graduate. Alphington Grammar School Principal Dr Vivianne Nikou addressed Monash University graduates as they prepared to …
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Ellinopoula.com – Dedicated to the education of young Greek diasporans
The 93rd global celebration of International Children’s Day is marked on 1 June! A major challenge of our times is for children of the diaspora to retain their heritage in …
Dialogue –
How to talk to your kids about Byzantium
We often talk about history around the table. The date of 29 May, when heroic Constantinople finally fell to the Turks, always merits a discussion. Dinner table historical conversations are …
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Free lecture at the Greek Centre on ‘The Fourth Crusade and the Sacking of Constantinople’
This week the University of Sydney’s Dr James Kane will head to Melbourne to present a lecture entitled ‘The The Fourth Crusade and the Sacking of Constantinople’. Taking place on …
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation supports expansion of Byzantine studies at Oxford University
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, a longstanding supporter of the humanities at Oxford University, has made a donation of 3 million pounds to support the expansion of Late Antique and Byzantine …
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Speak Greek in March seminar grapples with issues concerning the Greek language
The Speak Greek in March initiative started in 2015 by individuals and representatives of literary and cultural organisations within the Greek community. The organising committee’s policy is to encourage the …
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A Greek amongst those leading Australia’s space industry
Andy (Andreas) Koronios passion for airplanes and adventures began in childhood, and those who know him are not surprised that the 65-year-old Information Systems professor and Industry and Enterprise Dean …