1. A.C. Laskaridis Postdoctoral Fellowship on Greece 2. National Bank of Greece Senior Research Fellow/ Research Fellow in Contemporary Greek Studies. Closing date for receipt of applications is 3 February 2009 Information here. Administrative and Research Assistant: South East Europe and the European Union. Closing date 11 December 2008. Information here.

The Christmas party of the Famous SOAS Rebetiko Band entitled REBETIKO REPUBLIK. Cockpit Theatre, Gateforth Street , NW8 8EH [Off Lisson Grove and Church Street]. Think of it as the perfect symposium - a sublime combination of music, intellect, eating, drinking, singing and dance. Seminar  PLUS  Concert  PLUS  Dance Party. The seminar (6.30) is free and is open to all members of the public. The concert and jam session (7.30+) is ticketed £7 and £4 concessions.Tickets must be booked in advance by sending an e-mail to rebetiko@soas.ac.uk and stating the number of tickets required. WEBSITE: www.geocities.com/soasrebetikoband

The SOAS Rebetiko Band play the urban blues of Greece, with a powerful line-up including bouzouki, tzouras, baglama, guitar, toumbeleki, violin, santouri and some fine singers. The Horseshoe Pub, 24 Clerkenwell Close, EC1R 0AG. Tel 020 7253 6068. Enquiries and bookings: ed.emery@thefreeuniversity.net

Panel debate organised by the Hellenic Observatory with Prof Ray Barrell and Prof Nicos Christodoulakis at Room U8, Tower 1, LSE, Clements Inn, London WC2A 2AE.

Seminar with Dr Constantinos Filis, Institute of International Relations, Centre for Russia and Eurasia, Athens, organised by the Hellenic Observatory at Room J116, Cowdray House, LSE, Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2AE.

Taking its' name from the main ingredient of the national drinks, Rakı and Ouzo, Aniseed is made up of musicians from Greece and Turkey (Pavlos, Çiğdem, Dimitris) who play a fusion of Greek and Turkish traditional music with strong reference to Rebetiko and Fasil. Join, for a nostalgic journey that will take you to the shores of the Mediterranean, with music that is sad but also full of joy at the same time. After a few glasses of Rakı or Ouzo it will be hard to resist the lure of the dance floor! The venue is at the Gem Restaurant, 256 Upper Street N1 2UR. Tickets are at 6 in advance (£8 at the door) from Hasan Sahan 07786 6262064, hasan.sahan@gmail.com, www.wegottickets.com/event/40249 (booking fee applies).

The local branch of the Communist Party of Greece will host a presentation and discussion relating to the Party's upcoming 18th Congress and to the global economic crisis. All are welcome to attend at the Cypriot Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, N22 5JH. Discussion will be conducted in Greek.

The Hellenic Society of Professional People and Scientists in GB organises a lecture in English on "Installing British Parliamentarianism in the Ionian Islands 1815-1864" by Dr Eleni Calligas at the Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, W1U 5AS. A reception will follow. More information here.

Hellenic Observatory Research Seminar by Dr. Constantinos Filis on "Managing the flow: a Greek policy for optimizing gains from ongoing regional energy developments". Room J116, Cowdray House, LSE, Portugal Str. WC2A 2AE.

MSNBC has organised a vote on the question: Should the United States formally recognize the World War I-era killing of Armenians as genocide? If you wish to cast your vote for this issue click here.

...after the latest Grand Parties in Camden moosootoo is now producing a Koutouki event with Rebetika, laika and traditional songs set in a cozy, stylish oriental venue. Food and drinks at reasonable prices with House-wine at £10 and music-charge £3.50. All this at the Gem Restaurant, 265 Upper Street, Islington, N1 2UQ, 5 min from Highbury & Islington Station. Further information and reservations from 020 7359 0405 or moosootoo@gmail.com by stating your name and number of people you are reserving for. Seats are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Leeds
Buy your tickets now for the greatest party of the year: the Greek Community New Year's Eve dinner dance. For only £25 (£20 for students and £10 for children 12 yrs and under) you get a four course meal, LIVE Greek music and dance. Cash bar with reasonable prices and a raffle draw with exceptional raffle prizes. To order your tickets ring the Secretary on 07984 075973 or send an email to enquiries@goc-lsd.org.uk. A three-piece band is coming from Thessaloniki and specialise in Rembetiko, Laiko and Traditional music. For more details visit the community website: www.goc-lsd.org.uk.

Leeds
You only want what you can't have... An older woman falls in love with a young man... her stepson. He rejects her. And revenge becomes the only way to preserve her honour. An original adaptation of Euripides' (428 BC) play directed by George Rodesthenous which translates the action into a contemporary working-class amateur boxing club. According to David Blunkett, "the decipline of amateur boxing training can give young people the chance to keep fit, learn sportsmanship and self-disipline". Hippolytus combines re-worked text with physical theatre and music to present a fresh and exciting perspective on desire, guilt and human injustice. Venue, Stage@Leeds, Box office 0113 343 8730.  For further information click here.

Oxford
First Exhibition of Isobel Pravda The paintings, oils on canvas, are a mixture of nudes and landscapes which stretch from Corfu to Corinth and were inspired by a year spent in Greece. A lively bouzouki night with wine will be held on Sunday 23 November at 18:00. The exhibition will take place at The Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

The CrypT at Moscow Road organizes various events for its members every year. Next  event is the Christmas Party on Saturday 06 December and will include Greek Music and drinks. Free entrance for registered members, £8 for non-members. The members of the CrypT meet every Sunday at 12:30pm. To join, email crypt.members@gmail.com. The CrypT is on Moscow Rd, St Sophia, Bayswater, London, W2 4LQ.

The Hellenic Observatory organises a research seminar on the Constitutional limitations of privatizations: the Greek experience under a comparative perspective by Prof George Katrougalos, Demokritos University of Thrace and Organization for Mediation and Arbitration Services at LSE, Room NAB 2.06, New Academic Building, 54, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LF

Karozas Entertainment presents Nikos Vertis live in a very special concert at the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, London, W6 9QH. At present Vertis is one of the most sought after singers and is at the high point in his career touring Australia, North America, Canada and Europe. His presence in London is awaited with a mixture of expectations at his 3 hour show at the Apollo which will includes a 25 piece band. This is will be one of the best Greek shows ever to be seen in London and not to be missed if you like modern, entertaining Greek music at its best! For further information and tickets see the press release or email akarozas@karozas.gr

Zanna,  presents her personal exhibition titled «Inner Thoughts», at the Hellenic Center, 16-18 Paddington Street, W1U 5AS. For opening hours call 020 7487 5060. More information here.

Birmingham

The Hellenic Society of Birmingham organises a Club Party at Bambu, Kotwall House, Wrottesley Street, B5 4BN. For more information and to RSVP here.