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The Australian Institute for Macedonian Studies (AIMS) was formed in August 1986 by a group of academics, teachers and professionals, aiming to promote the cultural and historical identity of Macedonian Hellenism and to conduct research on various domains and disciplines including anthropological, socio-cultural, linguistic and historical pertinent to Hellenism; the scope of studies extends over the wider geographic region of Macedonia from the 11th century BC to the present day, covering the ancient, medieval and post-liberation period.
Professor Dr. Anastasios Myrodis Tamis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He arrived in Australia in 1971. He studied Modern and Ancient Greek literature and Linguistics and completed his postgraduate and doctoral research on social linguistics and the history of the Greek Diasporas. He was honoured with a Doctorate of Letters (Honoris Causa) by the National University of Athens (2006), the Professional Award by the Hellenic Chambers of Commerce and Industries (2002); a laureate of the Academy of Athens (1995); laureate of the Onassis International Award (2006); laureate of the State Book Award by the Hellenic Republic (2007).
Dr Helen Kalaboukas is the co-founder and principal psychologist of Life Resolutions – East Melbourne. Helen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne), a Bachelor of Education (La Trobe University) and a PhD (Swinburne University of Technology). Prior to her appointment to the AIMS board ,Dr Kalamboukas has served the Greek community for many years in various roles.
The third volume of Professor Anastasios Tamis’ book The History of Hellenes in Australia (1974 – 2016) was officially launched on Tuesday, November 15 at the West Torrens City Library in South Australia. More information Read more…
Update after the event: The launch the book “The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in Australia” on Sunday the 18th of December was a success. Further details on the event can be found at the link Read more…
Opinion articles by Dr Tamis, as printed in the Greek Herald. The two promises we did not honour as Greek immigrants – Greek Herald Antetokounmpo absolves the Hellenes: The beginning of an end – Greek Read more…
In a new era, with new practices and politics, the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) continues to maintain its presence both in Australia and internationally. After 36 years of continuous contribution to the history, Read more…
The launch of the book “Filius Patriae: Second Lieutenant Ioannis Kouromichelakis” by Professor Tamis in Crete can be viewed at the YouTube channel of the Eleftherios Venizelos National Research Foundation.
The National Foundation of Research “Eleftherios K. Venizelos” with the support of the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand are hosting the launch of the bilingual book titled Filius Patriae: Lieutenant Ioannis Kouromichelakis. The Read more…
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