'The association is established to advance public education in the UK about Modern Italy'
- the ASMI Constitution
The aim of ASMI is to promote the study and knowledge of Italian history, politics, culture and society from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century from whatever discipline.
In the pursuit of this aim, ASMI organizes annual conferences it also sponsors other events including conferences, seminars, lectures and exhibitions in the UK and abroad.
ASMI regularly advises UK higher educational bodies on matters relating to the teaching of Italian language and culture.