Modern Greek Studies Association of Australia & NZ to hold 15th Biennial Conference

·

The Modern Greek Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (MGSAANZ), alongside the Department of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Sydney, will hold their 15th Biennial Conference from December 6 – 7 this year.

The Conference, titled ‘After the Crisis, Where to? Discussing Modern Greek Studies in the Age of Uncertainty,’ will be held at the University of Sydney (USYD).

The Conference will be convened by Professor Vrasidas Karalis, Sir Nicholas Laurantus Professor of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies at USYD; and Associate Professor Anthony Dracopoulos, Chair, Discipline of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies, School of Languages and Cultures at USYD.

Almost six years after its last conference, the MGSAANZ are inviting all Australian academics, researchers, writers and cultural actors to their upcoming meeting dedicated to the diagnosis of what happened during the last six years in Australia with the Greek language.

greek language competition nsw
What is the future of Modern Greek in Australia.

The Conference will look at the future of Modern Greek studies in Australia, the teaching of Modern Greek language, the orientations of current academic research, the publishing of relevant literature and the appearance of new creative writing, together with other papers on politics, culture, art and society.

The Conference wants to expand its scope and perspective to include a wide variety of research and cultural reconsiderations that take place in the Greek Australian diaspora, but also in Global Greek studies, including visual arts, literary writing, music and cultural performance.

Furthermore, the conference will dedicate a substantial part of its discussions in presenting books published both in Greek and English by writers based in Australia, while honouring the work and legacy of recently departed seminal literary figures, like Dimitris Tsaloumas and Antigone Kefala.

The MGSAANZ remain open to suggestions about possible panel discussions and individual contributions.

Deadline for the submission of abstracts and proposals is: August 30th, 2024. Please email: Vrasidas.Karalis@sydney.edu.au or Anthony.Dracopoulos@sydney.edu.au.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Sydney Olympic at a crossroads: Damon Hanlin on Belmore, finances and the future

As construction threatens its home, Sydney Olympic enters a new era - chasing stability, respect and results on the national stage.

Cypriot community gathers in Sydney to mark 65 years of the Republic of Cyprus

The Cyprus Community of NSW hosted a special commemoration on Sunday, marking 65 years since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus.

Sydney’s Lemnian community marks 113 years since the liberation of Lemnos

The Lemnian Association of Sydney and New South Wales “Maroula” marked the 113th anniversary of the liberation of Lemnos.

Pan-Macedonian Association marks 42 years of Dimitria Festival in Sydney

With full formality, the Macedonian celebrations “Dimitria” began on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This year marks the 42nd consecutive year.

Australian Embassy in Athens hosts book launch on Australia’s first Greek female settler

The Australian Embassy in Athens hosted the launch of Η Πρώτη Έποικος (The First Settler) on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

You May Also Like

SA author Doris Falidis Nickolas pens poems to honour son’s legacy

South Australian author and poet Doris (Falidis) Nickolas's children became her anchor at a time of grief.

Greek government ban far-right political party from upcoming elections

The Greek government have banned the Greek National Party from running in the elections this year in Parliament House in Athens on Wednesday.

Olympiacos’ basketball team win Greek Cup for third consecutive year

For the third season in a row, the Greek basketball team Olympiacos has won the title of the Greek Cup winner.