The A. G. Leventis Foundation generously funds the A. G. Leventis Centre of Greek Studies at Edinburgh, which in collaboration with the department hosts a biennial visiting professorship in Greek as well as a major international conference held in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. The A. G. Leventis Foundation was established in May 1979 as a result of provisions made by Anastasios G. Leventis, who died in October 1978.From the beginning, the aim of the Foundation has been to support educational, cultural, artistic and philanthropic causes in Cyprus, Greece and elsewhere.Close collaboration between the Foundation and Edinburgh Hellenists began in 1997, when the Foundation endowed a biennial visiting professorship in Greek Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The purpose of the visiting chair is to contribute to the understanding of Hellenic culture. Most visiting professors have focused on classical Greece, its literature, history and people, while now that the professorship has moved under the auspices of the Centre, the holders of this prestigious post will more often cover the Byzantine and early modern or mordern periods, or pursue diachronic approaches.In addition to the biennial visiting professorship and conference, the Foundation established a Chair in Byzantine Studies in 2015 and two Lectureships in Modern Greek Studies in 2024.The inauguration of the diachronic A. G. Leventis Centre in 2025, covering all aspects of Greek history and culture past and present, marked two decades of close and fruitful collaboration.Visit the A. G. Leventis Centre for Greek Studies A. G. Leventis Foundation These activities are supported by the A. G. Leventis Foundation.A. G. Leventis Foundation website This article was published on Thursday 1 August 2024
