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New MA in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social - now open for applications for a September 2026 start!
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds
The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.
courses.leeds.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:29 AM
New MA in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social - now open for applications for a September 2026 start!
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
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Our 'Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026' is still open for Key Stage 3 students to enter! Entries will close on 2nd March 2026.
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk
January 14, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Our 'Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026' is still open for Key Stage 3 students to enter! Entries will close on 2nd March 2026.
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
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We were deeply saddened to learn that our former colleague Robert Maltby died last week. Having taught at Leeds since 1989, Robert was Professor of Latin Philology by the time he took early retirement in 2013 and though he moved away from Leeds, he stayed in touch.
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 AM
We were deeply saddened to learn that our former colleague Robert Maltby died last week. Having taught at Leeds since 1989, Robert was Professor of Latin Philology by the time he took early retirement in 2013 and though he moved away from Leeds, he stayed in touch.
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Our research seminars will resume in Semester 2. See thread below for a sneak peak of the schedule...
19 Feb.: Travanti Tate (Leeds PhD Candidate) - title TBC
26 Feb.: Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, ICS). "Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives." [online]
19 Feb.: Travanti Tate (Leeds PhD Candidate) - title TBC
26 Feb.: Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, ICS). "Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives." [online]
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Our research seminars will resume in Semester 2. See thread below for a sneak peak of the schedule...
19 Feb.: Travanti Tate (Leeds PhD Candidate) - title TBC
26 Feb.: Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, ICS). "Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives." [online]
19 Feb.: Travanti Tate (Leeds PhD Candidate) - title TBC
26 Feb.: Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, ICS). "Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives." [online]
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Looking for an MA in Classics and Ancient History? Look no further! We are very excited about the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, now open for applications for a September 2026 start.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds
The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.
courses.leeds.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Looking for an MA in Classics and Ancient History? Look no further! We are very excited about the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, now open for applications for a September 2026 start.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
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Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026 has officially opened! Entries close on 2 March 2026. This is a FREE outreach competition aimed at Key Stage 3 students, which has run for over 70 years at Leeds! Find more information on the competition website:
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026 has officially opened! Entries close on 2 March 2026. This is a FREE outreach competition aimed at Key Stage 3 students, which has run for over 70 years at Leeds! Find more information on the competition website:
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
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A week today - Dr David Lewis (Edinburgh) will join us to speak on 'Reconstructing the Ancient Greek Slave Trade', Thursday 20 November, 17:15-18:30 UK time (online and on campus - details in the thread below). All welcome to attend!
On 20 November, we will welcome Dr David Lewis (Edinburgh), who will be speaking on 'Reconstructing the Ancient Greek Slave Trade'. Join us on Thursday 20 November, 17:15-18:30 UK time for this hybrid seminar (online joining instructions in the thread). All very welcome to attend!
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A week today - Dr David Lewis (Edinburgh) will join us to speak on 'Reconstructing the Ancient Greek Slave Trade', Thursday 20 November, 17:15-18:30 UK time (online and on campus - details in the thread below). All welcome to attend!
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We all know the difficulty the HE sector is in. But let’s work together to come up with solutions. The nuclear option damages our students & the reputation of our institutions. @ucflangs.bsky.social & @artsandhums.bsky.social
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We all know the difficulty the HE sector is in. But let’s work together to come up with solutions. The nuclear option damages our students & the reputation of our institutions. @ucflangs.bsky.social & @artsandhums.bsky.social
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Solidarity with our colleagues in Nottingham and Leicester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Solidarity with our colleagues in Nottingham and Leicester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Find out more about Postgraduate Study at Leeds at the Virtual Open Day on 29 November. Great timing, given the recent launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History! courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Find out more about Postgraduate Study at Leeds at the Virtual Open Day on 29 November. Great timing, given the recent launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History! courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
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New MA in Classics and Ancient History at Leeds - we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, *now recruiting* for September 2026!
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds
The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.
courses.leeds.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New MA in Classics and Ancient History at Leeds - we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, *now recruiting* for September 2026!
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
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Missed out October Open Days? Find out more about our Classics and Ancient History undergraduate courses:
youtu.be/WEXe-BJxgyw?...
youtu.be/WEXe-BJxgyw?...
Study Classics and Ancient History at Leeds
YouTube video by Arts, Humanities and Cultures - University of Leeds
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October 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Missed out October Open Days? Find out more about our Classics and Ancient History undergraduate courses:
youtu.be/WEXe-BJxgyw?...
youtu.be/WEXe-BJxgyw?...
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Roundtable: 'Writing the Past' with author Caroline Lawrence, Thursday 6 November, 17:15-18:30 (UK time) - all very welcome to attend this hybrid event (details in thread)
Listen to Caroline's new podcast on the Aeneid here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/v...
Listen to Caroline's new podcast on the Aeneid here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/v...
Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 1 - Lumen
Podcast Episode · The Classics Podcast · 17/09/2025 · 37m
podcasts.apple.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Roundtable: 'Writing the Past' with author Caroline Lawrence, Thursday 6 November, 17:15-18:30 (UK time) - all very welcome to attend this hybrid event (details in thread)
Listen to Caroline's new podcast on the Aeneid here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/v...
Listen to Caroline's new podcast on the Aeneid here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/v...
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Call for Papers! Symposium in honour of our much-missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, Leeds, 21-2 May 2026. Paper proposals of no more than 500 words to be sent by 1 December to Prof. Emma Stafford (e.j.stafford@leeds.ac.uk)
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...
fb.me/e/3B3AY9ZZZ
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...
fb.me/e/3B3AY9ZZZ
Rhetoric, drama and their critics: celebrating the work of Malcolm Heath
ahc.leeds.ac.uk
October 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Call for Papers! Symposium in honour of our much-missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, Leeds, 21-2 May 2026. Paper proposals of no more than 500 words to be sent by 1 December to Prof. Emma Stafford (e.j.stafford@leeds.ac.uk)
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...
fb.me/e/3B3AY9ZZZ
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...
fb.me/e/3B3AY9ZZZ
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All are welcome to our first research seminar of the academic year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01
Our research seminars resume soon with a talk from Dr Simon Glenn (British Museum/ Leeds) on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on Thursday 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time (venue and online joining instructions below).
All very welcome to attend!
All very welcome to attend!
September 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
All are welcome to our first research seminar of the academic year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01
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The Ancient Love Letters network (coorganised by @owenhodkinson.bsky.social, AT Drago and RJ Gallé Cejudo) has its second conference this week in Bari, tracing the genre from antiquity to Renaissance Humanism. Online attendance is possible. Details: tinyurl.com/mv3vadky.
Love Letters and Erotic Letters: Antiquity and Beyond
tinyurl.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Ancient Love Letters network (coorganised by @owenhodkinson.bsky.social, AT Drago and RJ Gallé Cejudo) has its second conference this week in Bari, tracing the genre from antiquity to Renaissance Humanism. Online attendance is possible. Details: tinyurl.com/mv3vadky.
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We're delighted to announce that we're going to be joined for 2025-26 by Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts. She's an expert in Greek History, especially accessed via material and visual culture, with a particular interest in the rituals and beliefs of ancient religion!
www.elliemackinroberts.net
www.elliemackinroberts.net
DR ELLIE MACKIN ROBERTS
Hello! I am Ellie Mackin Roberts. I am an Ancient Greek historian with a focus on material and visual culture. I work on Ancient Greek religious practices, and particularly how people interact with...
www.elliemackinroberts.net
September 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We're delighted to announce that we're going to be joined for 2025-26 by Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts. She's an expert in Greek History, especially accessed via material and visual culture, with a particular interest in the rituals and beliefs of ancient religion!
www.elliemackinroberts.net
www.elliemackinroberts.net
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We're hiring - Teaching Fellow in Ancient Greek History! Please see below for details of a half-time post, starting as soon as possible in September, ending 31 August 2026, covering for temporary staff absences. Deadline for applications: 22 August.
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
August 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We're hiring - Teaching Fellow in Ancient Greek History! Please see below for details of a half-time post, starting as soon as possible in September, ending 31 August 2026, covering for temporary staff absences. Deadline for applications: 22 August.
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Celebrating our Postgraduate Researchers: tomorrow Shakeel Ahmed starts a two month research placement in Athens at the National and Kapodistrian University! (1/3)
May 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Celebrating our Postgraduate Researchers: tomorrow Shakeel Ahmed starts a two month research placement in Athens at the National and Kapodistrian University! (1/3)
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Looking forward to speaking about the journeys of playing cards in our 'Games through History and History through Games' Colloquium @universityofleeds.bsky.social on Weds 21st and hearing some fascinating papers on games and colonialism. Thanks to @owenhodkinson.bsky.social for the invitation! ♠️♦️♣️♥️
May 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Looking forward to speaking about the journeys of playing cards in our 'Games through History and History through Games' Colloquium @universityofleeds.bsky.social on Weds 21st and hearing some fascinating papers on games and colonialism. Thanks to @owenhodkinson.bsky.social for the invitation! ♠️♦️♣️♥️
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Huge congratulations to our School @lcsleeds.bsky.social who been awarded School of the Year in the Partnership Awards within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures 👏🎊🥳
And congratulations also to our own @henryhbclarke.bsky.social who has won the Assessment and Feedback Award!
And congratulations also to our own @henryhbclarke.bsky.social who has won the Assessment and Feedback Award!
Celebration time 🎉🎈💐 We have been awarded AHC School of the Year 2025 in the partnership awards! Many congratulations to our winners @gisetomelourido.bsky.social for Equality and Inclusion @henryhbclarke.bsky.social for Feedback & Assesment and our Language Centre for Global Impact! 🥳 🎉 🎈
May 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Huge congratulations to our School @lcsleeds.bsky.social who been awarded School of the Year in the Partnership Awards within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures 👏🎊🥳
And congratulations also to our own @henryhbclarke.bsky.social who has won the Assessment and Feedback Award!
And congratulations also to our own @henryhbclarke.bsky.social who has won the Assessment and Feedback Award!
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Sign up to our Open Days on 13 and 14 June!
Our brilliant students and academic staff will be there to answer your questions and help you find out more about our courses in Ancient History, Classical Civilisation and Classical Literature.
We look forward to meeting you!
shorturl.at/cnQUn
Our brilliant students and academic staff will be there to answer your questions and help you find out more about our courses in Ancient History, Classical Civilisation and Classical Literature.
We look forward to meeting you!
shorturl.at/cnQUn
Are you considering studying at Leeds? Make sure to come along to our Open Day on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 June to:
🗺️ Tour campus and explore the city
🏫 Find out about your course
🗣️ Speak to current students and staff
We can't wait to welcome you to our campus 🌳
Book your place 👇
bit.ly/4kiYaHh
🗺️ Tour campus and explore the city
🏫 Find out about your course
🗣️ Speak to current students and staff
We can't wait to welcome you to our campus 🌳
Book your place 👇
bit.ly/4kiYaHh
May 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Sign up to our Open Days on 13 and 14 June!
Our brilliant students and academic staff will be there to answer your questions and help you find out more about our courses in Ancient History, Classical Civilisation and Classical Literature.
We look forward to meeting you!
shorturl.at/cnQUn
Our brilliant students and academic staff will be there to answer your questions and help you find out more about our courses in Ancient History, Classical Civilisation and Classical Literature.
We look forward to meeting you!
shorturl.at/cnQUn
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Leeds Classical Association Relaunch, Tues. 6 May, 17.30-19.30, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, University of Leeds
We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!
We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!
April 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Leeds Classical Association Relaunch, Tues. 6 May, 17.30-19.30, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, University of Leeds
We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!
We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!