On Friday 7th November 2025 we will be hosting our annual Harrodian Sixth form Classics Conference at The Harrodian School. Dr Andrew Sillett of St Hilda’s, Oxford, will speak on Cicero; Professor Richard Jenkyns of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, will speak on Heroism in Homer and Virgill; Dr Thomas Nelson of St Hilda’s, Oxford, will speak on Greek Theatre, … Continue reading "Harrodian Sixth form Classics Conference 2025"
Don't forget to book for their next big festival with University of Oxford and Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia celebrating ancient and modern writing. From thrilling labyrinth escape shows to comedy featuring emojis, with stalls, activities, refreshments, and Minoan dancing, it will be an unmissable event! Free and open to all ages - more info and … Continue reading "Read Between The Lines: From Hieroglyphs to Emojis (Iris Classics Centre)"
Caroline K. Mackenzie A Taste of Latin Tuesday 4 November, 7-8pm (UK time) and repeated on Saturday 15 November, 11am-12 noon (UK time) As part of our series of online courses, we are offering a session on Latin - A Taste of Latin - delivered by Caroline K. Mackenzie. This illustrated talk will showcase the … Continue reading "A Taste of Latin: a Hellenic and Roman Societies Online Course"
Wednesday 19th November, 4-5:30pm Get Ready to Teach A Level Latin prose: Cicero's pro Roscio Amerino with Jaspal Ubhi and Prof. Catherine Steel Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/xrEWJt8ABS
Online Lecture on ‘The Struggle between Honour, Expediency, and Personal Gain: Political Oratory in the Age of Cicero’." by Professor James May, St Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, US Wednesday 19 November, 5.30 Free event - register here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/classics-loughborough-schools-foundation/t-zogdykj
Lesley Fitton Troy: story, archaeology and legend Wednesday 19, 26 November, 3, 10 December, 6pm-7.30pm (UK time) The story of Troy was deeply engrained in ancient Greek culture, art and thought. It continued to resonate in different ways through subsequent ages, and still exerts a powerful fascination today. Equally fascinating is the story of the … Continue reading "Troy: Story, Archaeology and Legend: A Hellenic Society & Roman Society Online Course"
Autumn Lecture: Professor Richard Janko Thursday 20 November, 6pm Room G7, Senate House, London Deciphering the Herculaneum papyri All welcome. No booking required. This lecture will also be filmed and available to watch on the Hellenic Society YouTube channel. Further Information
From Zoe Boland at Tiffin School.... Date: Thursday 21st November 2025 Time: 5.00pm – 8.30pm Venue: Tiffin School We are very excited to announce the launch of our first GCSE Latin & Ancient World Olympiad, a table-quiz style event designed for Year 10 and 11 students from schools across the country. The quiz will … Continue reading "GCSE Latin & Ancient World Olympiad"
Tuesday 25 NovemberWednesday 26 NovemberThursday 27 November FREE Times - 9.30am - 12noon Further Information and To Book! Sessions are designed for KS2 students in school, at home and other settings. You may choose to sign your group up for all sessions or a selection across all three dates. Joining information and additional resources will be circulated closer to … Continue reading "Hadrian’s Wall Virtual Focus Day (KS2 Virtual Event)"
Wednesday 26th November, 4-5:30pm. Get Ready to Teach A Level Latin verse: Virgil's Aeneid with Katharine Radice and Dr. Fiachra Mac Góráin Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/0jkg6vK5PF
