Durham Department of Classics and Ancient History

Durham Department of Classics and Ancient History Classics and Ancient History at Durham University belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and is one of the most vibrant Classics departments in the UK.

Our academic staff specialise in a wide range of artistic, historical, literary, linguistic, cul Our academic staff specialise in a wide range of artistic, historical, literary, linguistic, cultural and philosophical aspects of the Graeco-Roman world.

πŸ’₯ Congratulations to Prof. Arlene Holmes-Henderson who has published a new volume on "Classics and Public Policy"πŸ“– This ...
29/05/2026

πŸ’₯ Congratulations to Prof. Arlene Holmes-Henderson who has published a new volume on "Classics and Public Policy"

πŸ“– This book is the first to connect Classics with Public Policy, opening up discussion of the study and application of Classics in, and for, policy communities across the United Kingdom. It confronts and dismantles existing dominant narratives that classicists do not β€˜do’ policy and shows that, like any other skill, policy engagement can be taught.

πŸ”— https://www.routledge.com/Classics-and-Public-Policy-Perspectives-from-the-United-Kingdom/Holmes-Henderson/p/book/9781041101086

πŸ“š Charity book fair!πŸ“… 8/9 June, Ritson RoomπŸ‘‰ Second-hand Classics literature, reference works, theory, and critical sch...
28/05/2026

πŸ“š Charity book fair!

πŸ“… 8/9 June, Ritson Room

πŸ‘‰ Second-hand Classics literature, reference works, theory, and critical scholarship
πŸ‘‰ Prices typically Β£1–£2 (cash and card payments accepted)
πŸ‘‰ All proceeds go to The People’s Bookshop

πŸ’₯ It's been a very busy few weeks here in the department!πŸ‘‰ We held our annual research theme conference 'Writing from th...
26/05/2026

πŸ’₯ It's been a very busy few weeks here in the department!

πŸ‘‰ We held our annual research theme conference 'Writing from the Margins', organised by Dr Erica Bexley, Dr Lucy Jackson and Dr Katherine McDonald
πŸ‘‰ Prof. Sam Lieu FBA, MAE delivered a special guest lecture on the location of the Battle of Aigospotamoi (405 BCE).
πŸ‘‰ We completed our inaugural training workshop in Digital Classics, mentoring 14 ECRs in Digital Humanities methods and project design.

🀩 Congratulations to all colleagues and contributors to these excellent events!

πŸ’₯ Looking for an internationally excellent, forward-facing and friendly department to host your postdoc project?πŸ‘‰ We wel...
21/05/2026

πŸ’₯ Looking for an internationally excellent, forward-facing and friendly department to host your postdoc project?

πŸ‘‰ We welcome expressions of interest for applicants to the Marie SkΕ‚odowska-Curie postdoctoral programme.

πŸ“… Get in touch with a project sponsor, and submit a draft application for internal review by Friday 10 July

πŸ’₯ Calling Level 2 students: P.J. Rhodes Essay competition! Produce a 2000–2500 word essay on any aspect of Classics and ...
20/05/2026

πŸ’₯ Calling Level 2 students: P.J. Rhodes Essay competition! Produce a 2000–2500 word essay on any aspect of Classics and Ancient History

πŸ’΅ 1st prize: Β£500; 2nd prize: Β£100; 3rd prize: Β£50

⏰ Approve your essay title with the Department by 15 June; final deadline 31 July

🀞 Good luck!

πŸ‘ Congratulations to Francesca Salvatori, who has just passed her PhD viva!πŸ‘‰ Her dissertation was on 'Aggressive Elegy. ...
19/05/2026

πŸ‘ Congratulations to Francesca Salvatori, who has just passed her PhD viva!

πŸ‘‰ Her dissertation was on 'Aggressive Elegy. The Politics of Communication in Ovid's Ibis'.

πŸ™ With congratulations also to Francesca's supervisor, Prof. Ioannis Ziogas; and thanks to the examiners Prof. Roy Gibson and Prof. Steven Green (National University of Singapore)

πŸ’₯ Well done, Francesca!

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