About AABS
The Australasian Association for Byzantine Studies is a non-profit organisation that fosters links between scholars, students and laypersons within Australia and New Zealand who are interested in Byzantium and related fields. AABS is a member of the Association Internationale des Etudes Byzantines and has close working links with Byzantine groups in a number of countries. We support a biennial conference, where members present papers and hear discussions of interest from Australasian and international scholars. Participation comes from a wide range of disciplines and covers a broad time span, so that papers, even when devoted to a particular theme, are always diverse. We also publish Byzantina Australiensia, an academic series which aims to provide access to texts of the Byzantine period in translation, as well as to relevant scholarship.
Current AABS Executive Committee:
President: Danijel Dzino (Macquarie University); Vice President: Ryan Strickler (The University of Newcastle); Treasurer: Janet Wade (Macquarie University); Secretary: Sarah Gador-Whyte (Australian Catholic University); ByzAus Manager: Amelia Brown (University of Queensland); NZ Rep: Mark Masterson (Victoria University of Wellington); Postgrad Rep: Olympia Nelson (University of Sydney); Webmaster: Andrew Stephenson (University of Melbourne); Ordinary members: Bronwen Neil (Macquarie University), Andrew Mellas (University of Sydney).
AABS Membership and renewal
AABS membership rates (in Australian dollars)
2 year full membership (2024 to 2026) = $40
2 year student membership (2024 to 2026) = $25
4 year full membership (2024 to 2028) = $80
4 year student membership (2024 to 2028) = $50
Membership is now due for the 2024 to 2026 (or 2024 to 2028) period. Thank you in advance for supporting AABS!
To join AABS or renew your current membership:
- Please download the membership subscription form and email the completed form to the AABS Treasurer at: treasurer@aabs.org.au
- Pay the applicable 2 or 4-year membership amount via Direct Debit to:
Australian Association for Byzantine Studies
BSB: 063 238
Account Number: 1044 3686
Please include your surname and ‘AABS’ as the payment reference.
Upon receipt of your membership form and payment, the Treasurer will send an acknowledgement email and payment receipt.
International members: Watch this space for details of how to make an international direct debit payment through WISE.
If you would like more information about becoming an AABS member, please contact us here.
Byzantina Australiensia
Byzantina Australiensia is a refereed academic series established by the Australasian Society for Byzantine Studies in 1981 and is dedicated to increasing knowledge of the eastern Roman world, its material and literary cultures, its religious practices, its sources or their reception. We have gained a reputation for publishing excellent and accessible translations and editions of medieval Greek texts with commentaries. We are particularly interested in new approaches to the corpus that embrace recent theoretical developments in Byzantine studies.
The series also welcomes conference volumes focused on themes relevant to eastern Roman empire from the fourth to fifteenth centuries. A new focus for the series is high-quality monographs by early career researchers or established scholars from any country. All relevant subjects in Byzantine Studies that meet the criteria of the series will be considered.
Authors are cordially invited to submit proposals and/or full manuscripts to either the series editors, Professor Bronwen Neil and Dr Amelia Brown, or the Publisher at Brill, Dr Kate Hammond.
AABS members are entitled to a discount on Byz Aus volumes.
AABS 22nd Conference (2025)
The 22nd AABS Conference will be held at
The University of Newcastle, 7-8 June, 2025.
The conference theme is
Images of Power in Byzantium
Keynote speaker: Dr David Woods
University College Cork
Please submit abstracts to aabs2025conference@gmail.com
by 30 November 2024
You can find the full Call for Papers here.
Recent Past AABS Conferences
18th Conference (2014): Byzantine Culture in Translation
University of Queensland. Keynote Speaker: Maria Mavroudi
19th Conference (2016): Dreams, Memory and Imagination in Byzantium
Monash University. Keynote Speaker: Derek Krueger
20th Conference (2018): Dissidence and Persecution in Byzantium
Macquarie University. Keynote Speaker: David Olster
21st Conference (2023): Byzantium, Empire of the Sea
University of Queensland. Keynote Speaker: Georgia Frank
Byzantine Studies
News and Resources
Here, we share valuable resources and engaging content related to Byzantine history and culture, including newsletters, podcasts, and information about organizations.
Websites
The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture is dedicated to the promotion of Byzantine studies through a variety of programs and resources. The center organizes conferences, workshops, and lectures, and provides grants and fellowships to support research in Byzantine art and culture. Their website also features an extensive collection of online resources, including recorded lectures and academic articles.
BSANA is an organization that fosters the study of the Byzantine Empire in North America. It offers a platform for scholars to share their research and collaborate on projects. The association's website provides information on upcoming conferences, recent publications, and resources for researchers. BSANA also publishes a newsletter that keeps members informed about the latest developments in the field.
The Byzantine Legacy is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Byzantine art, architecture, and history. The website features detailed articles, photographs, and maps that bring the Byzantine Empire's rich heritage to life. Additionally, The Byzantine Legacy also has an active presence on Instagram, where they share captivating images and stories related to Byzantine culture.
Newsletters
The AIEB (Association Internationale des Études Byzantines) newsletter provides updates on conferences, publications, and research projects, as well as news from the international community of Byzantine scholars. Subscribers receive regular updates that help them stay connected with the latest developments in the field.
Subscribe: AIEB Newsletter
The OUBS (Oxford University Byzantine Society) newsletter offers announcements of upcoming events, recent publications, and news from the Oxford University Byzantine Society. It's an excellent resource for staying informed about the latest scholarly activities and opportunities for engagement.
Subscribe: OUBS Newsletter
Podcasts
Hosted by Dr. Anthony Kaldellis, Byzantium & Friends features conversations with leading scholars who share their expertise and perspectives on a wide range of topics related to the Byzantine Empire.
Byzantio Explained is a podcast by Gabriel-Ioannis Boutziopoulos, a PhD candidate in Byzantine History at the University of Birmingham, and Panagiotis Mermigas, a graduate student at Democritus University of Thrace. They discuss key events, figures, and cultural developments in the Byzantine Empire. Episodes are available in both English and Greek.