(i) bringing together teaching and research staff active in the field of Modern Greek Studies in UK universities;

(ii) representing the field of Modern Greek Studies at national and international level;

(iii) serving as the UK National Committee of the European Society of Modern Greek Studies;

(iv) organizing or sponsoring conferences and colloquia as appropriate;

(v) facilitating the exchange of information among teachers and researchers in the field and formulating proposals for co-ordinating activities in different institutions;

(vi) providing a forum for graduate students pursuing study in the subject;

(vii) co-operating with schools, colleges and other relevant institutions and organizations, in the interests of the subject.

The following shall be eligible for M E M B E R S H I P of The Society:

(a) members of academic or research staff at UK universities, full- or part-time, whose professional work involves Modern Greek Studies;

(b) former and retired members of academic or research staff at UK universities who have an ongoing involvement in the field of Modern Greek Studies;

(c) teachers of Modern Greek language or culture at non-university institutions in the UK;

(d) registered undergraduate and graduate students at UK universities whose course of study involves Modern Greek Studies;

(e) persons who have published scholarly work in the field of Modern Greek Studies, and who are normally resident in the UK;

(f) honorary research fellows, visiting fellows and visiting professors at UK universities, whether they are or are not normally resident in the UK;

(g) persons not falling into any of the above categories who support the aims of the Society.

Prospective members should either apply for membership by writing to the Chair or be proposed by a current member of The Society. Elections of members shall take place at an Executive or a General Meeting. Membership begins on election.