The twelfth UCL Summer School in Homer is taking place between the 28th of July and 1st of August 2025 in London, UK. The Summer School offers a variety of intensive language and literature classes, and some very engaging events, all of which are taught and presented by some of the world's foremost Homeric experts. Flyer | … Continue reading "UCL Summer School in Homer"
How did Greek speakers learn Latin? How did the Celts of early Roman Britain learn Latin? And how can we know? Professor Eleanor Dickey FBA, author of Learning Latin the Ancient Way and the world’s leading expert on language learning in antiquity, offers a unique opportunity to find out – plus a chance to try out … Continue reading "Discover how Latin was taught in Roman Britain"
In the first and second centuries AD hundreds of Roman soldiers were based at the fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall. Some brought their families with them. They sent and received a constant stream of letters on wooden tablets, several hundred of which survive today and provide a window into life at the fort. In … Continue reading "Vindolanda Tablets Workshop"
An event for Classics teachers at Marylebone Boys’ School on 9th September 5-7pm. The event is a book launch for Classics in Action and Classical Civilisation and Ancient History in British Secondary Education. It will also allow teachers to celebrate the 60th birthday of Classical Civilisation as an examined subject in English schools. I've attached the flyer and the booking link … Continue reading "Celebrating Classical Civilisation’s 60th Birthday: An Event for Teachers"
Join the Classical Association and the Advocating Classics Education project onTuesday 9th September, 5-7pm at Marylebone Boys' School to celebrate the 60th birthday of Classical Civilisation as an examined subject in English schools. Register your attendance here: https://forms.office.com/e/hBPpeExLNi
From the WA Department... Dear all, Wycombe Abbey is excited to be hosting its inaugural Classics Conference on Tuesday 23 September 2025, and we would like to extend an invitation to your GCSE and A Level Classics pupils. We are thrilled to be hosting five fantastic speakers from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford … Continue reading "Classics Conference At Wycombe Abbey"
Lucy Lill & Katy Cawkwell will be on the road again in October 2025 bringing Wild Visions to the SW, NE and Midlands. Don't miss this double helping of Greek mythology that sets the women firmly centre stage. Age guidance 14yrs+ Several Classics students came along in 2024 and came to talk to us enthusiastically afterwards about how it … Continue reading "Wild Visions, Untamed Myth October 2025"
Thursday 16th October, 4-5:30pm Get Ready to Teach GCSE & A Level Greek verse: Homer's Odyssey with Dr. Chris Burnand and Dr. Stephanie Holton Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/nWdn2Kqf6s
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, 4–5pm, Online via Zoom Bringing the wider Ancient world to KS3. This session will offer advice and teaching strategies for bringing Ancient History into the KS3 curriculum, through the Ancient Middle East. Far from rehashing ancient Greek medicine, or risking stepping on the toes of KS2 Rome, including the Assyrians and … Continue reading "FREE ONLINE CPD: Resources that can be used to teach the Ancient Middle East in History at KS3"
Tuesday 4th November, 4-5:30pm Get Ready to Teach GCSE & A Level Greek prose: Herodotus' Histories with Andy Mylne and Prof. Katherine Clarke Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/DU1cJNaHHq
