After a hiatus of a few years, the Sussex Classical Reading Competition is back. This year we are trialling some passages written in English for our Classical Civilisation pupils, and theming much of the event around the Trojan Cycle. Below are the chosen passages: Passages for the 2025 Sussex Classical Reading Competition The Trojan Cycle … Continue reading "Sussex Classical Reading Competition 2025"
Tuesday 11th March, 4pm. Online.
On Friday 21st March 2025, the CA is hosting a FREE CPD day for Classical Languages at the Marriott Hotel in Liverpool. This day will suit teachers of Latin and Greek from KS3-KS5, and includes talks on topics such as inclusive teaching, stretching and challenging all students, effective feedback and integrating creative projects. Professor Bruce Gibson will deliver … Continue reading "The Classical Association: Classical Languages CPD Day"
From BMCA... Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we'll listen to Greek myths and make crafts together! Stirchley Baths, Bournville Lane Stirchley B30 2JT Athena’s Owls is a series of free Saturday workshops for children and young families in the West Midlands. The workshops will blend storytelling inspired by Greek Myths with … Continue reading "BMCA – Athena’s Owls: Storytelling & Craft Workshop (6+)"
The talks is by Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) on Cicero's letters. The talk is on Wednesday 2 April at 5.30, on Teams. To the Letter: The Performance and Practice of Politics in the Late Republic. The link to register and all information is here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/classics-loughborough-schools-foundation/t-rpvenqo
From BMCA... Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we'll listen to Greek myths and make crafts together! Stirchley Baths, Bournville Lane Stirchley B30 2JT Athena’s Owls is a series of free Saturday workshops for children and young families in the West Midlands. The workshops will blend storytelling inspired by Greek Myths with … Continue reading "BMCA – Athena’s Owls: Storytelling & Craft Workshop (6+)"
Professor Susan Deacy Myth and Mythology What is myth? What is mythology? When does classical myth begin? When does it end? Why are its characters such a source of fascination? This course explores these and other questions, and how studying myth can deepen our understanding of ancient cultures and the postclassical cultures that keep adapting … Continue reading "Myth and Mythology: A Course by Susan Deacy with the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies"
10th to 12th June 2025 Greenwood Theatre (near London Bridge SE1 3RA) Matinee Performances: Wednesday & Thursday at 2:30 PM Evening Performances: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM Running Time: Approximately 2 hours (including an interval) Written and directed by Ines Neacsa, this production tells the story of Elektra, a woman determined to reclaim the throne of Mycenae after her father’s … Continue reading "Elektra – A Throne Restored (KCL Greek Play)"
Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 8pm Venue: Picture Gallery, Founders Building, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX Flyer with further information Originally associated with philosophers and aristocratic citizens of Athens, the symposium was, in essence, a drinking party and considered an important social institution in ancient Greece. It was a relaxed, … Continue reading "The Aulos and Symposium Re-Imagined"
Virtual Realities as Time Travel An online Lecture by Dr Richard Cole, Lecturer in Digital Classics, University of Bristol. Download the flyer! Thursday 12th June, 5:30 Virtual realities are frequently praised for their ability to cast the player back in time. This is true of both historical video games set in antiquity and, more recently, … Continue reading "‘Virtual Realities as Time Travel’ | Dr Richard Cole from the University of Bristol"
