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.

19/06/2026

We have been ranked 85th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up nine places from last year, and in the world top 50 for Employer Reputation🎉

Professor Karen O’Brien, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, said: “To rise nine places to 85th in the QS World University Rankings is a tremendous achievement, in an outstanding year for Durham University.

“That employers rank us among the world’s top 50 universities is particularly important for our students and graduates, indicating the exceptional value that a Durham degree holds in equipping students for work and preparing them for career success.”

The QS World University Rankings are widely acknowledged as the most influential university rankings globally.

Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/discover/qs-world-university-rankings/

🎙️ Tune in *today* to hear our very own Prof. Polly Low on ‘In Our Time’, chatting to Misha Glenny about The Delian Leag...
18/06/2026

🎙️ Tune in *today* to hear our very own Prof. Polly Low on ‘In Our Time’, chatting to Misha Glenny about The Delian League.

👩‍🏫 Prof. Low appears as an expert panelist alongside Dr Leah Lazar (Manchester) and Prof. Paul Cartledge (Cambridge).

🤩 Very many congratulations to all — we really look forward to listening to this!

🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xp5l

🤩 Classics For All is hiring - come and help support the study of Classics and Ancient History in the North East!📢 Class...
16/06/2026

🤩 Classics For All is hiring - come and help support the study of Classics and Ancient History in the North East!

📢 Classics for All is seeking a passionate and organised freelancer to help to expand access to classical subjects in state schools across the North East of England. The role focuses on developing an existing regional network - supporting schools to introduce and sustain Latin, Ancient Greek, Classical Civilisation, and Ancient History.

💰 Freelance until 31 August 2027, between 90-112.5 days (term-time aligned): £150 per day

🔗 https://classicsforall.org.uk/get-involved/work-us

👏 Huge congratulations to departmental librarian Dr Thea Sommerschield, library volunteers and the team at the People’s ...
15/06/2026

👏 Huge congratulations to departmental librarian Dr Thea Sommerschield, library volunteers and the team at the People’s Bookshop

📚 A massive £1717.65 was raised in last week’s charity booksale!

😍 Thank you to everyone who supported this brilliant event, and we hope you enjoy your new (second-hand) books!

🔎 Upcoming conference: Fragile Networks: Connection and Disconnection in the Study of the Ancient Mediterranean and the...
11/06/2026

🔎 Upcoming conference: Fragile Networks: Connection and Disconnection in the Study of the Ancient Mediterranean and the Near East

📅📍 23 June | Ritson Room (Department of Classics and Ancient History)

🤝 Organised by the Centre for the Study of the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East (CAMNE)

🔗 Learn more and see the full programme: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/classics-ancient-history/events/2026/23-jun/

✨ Progress to Postgrad: Your Next Move Matters🎓 Join our panel of experts to find out more about staying on at Durham fo...
09/06/2026

✨ Progress to Postgrad: Your Next Move Matters

🎓 Join our panel of experts to find out more about staying on at Durham for postgraduate study.
🧐 Have you heard about our alumni discount? Do you want to delve deeper into your current subject, or further enhance your career prospects by exploring a whole new field of study? Join us to hear from students who have been in your shoes, find out how to apply and what financial support is available - your next move could be closer than you think!

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📚 **TODAY** Charity book fair!📅 8/9 June, Ritson Room👉 Second-hand Classics literature, reference works, theory, and cr...
08/06/2026

📚 **TODAY** Charity book fair!

📅 8/9 June, Ritson Room

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

💥 International conference: Philomythia, Aristotle’s Uses of Previous Literatures📅 📍 16/17 June. Ritson Room, Department...
04/06/2026

💥 International conference: Philomythia, Aristotle’s Uses of Previous Literatures

📅 📍 16/17 June. Ritson Room, Department of Classics and Ancient History

🧒 Convenors: Edith Hall, Phillip Horky, Alessandro Vatri and Rosie Wyles

🔗 Full programme and to register: https://shorturl.at/9Qf7D

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