University of Queensland

Australian Classicist Marguerite Johnson’s Greek Dream Cut Short After Lesvos Crash

Australian classicist Professor Marguerite Johnson, whose career was devoted to studying ancient Greek literature and culture, had spent much of her life exploring Greece’s past before choosing the country as her home. That new chapter ended tragically when Johnson and...

Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris Pledges $40 Million to University of Queensland

The Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company Andrew N. Liveris is spearheading an extraordinary effort to provide $40 million to support University of Queensland (UQ). UQ alumnus Mr Liveris and his wife, Mrs Paula Liveris, have donated $13.5...

Greek Orthodox Community Offers Scholarships to Greek Language Students

The Greek Orthodox Community of St George Brisbane is offering scholarships for students who wish to study modern Greek through a program run by The University of Queensland's Institute of Modern Languages (IML). The scholarships were established in 2011 and are maintained...

Greek Expat Donates 1 Million Dollars to Australian University

Greek expatriate hematologist and oncologist Paul Eliadis, donated an impressive 1 million dollars  to the University of Queensland in order to create a Chair of Ancient Greek History. “I believe that any University that doesn’t offer Ancient Greek History lessons...