FHRP Classics Symposium 2025
2025-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Francis Holland School, Clarence Gate, London, NW1 6XR, United Kingdom
This event is open to students of Latin, ancient Greek and Classical Civilisation from Year 10 and above. The Symposium will begin at 4pm and will end at 6pm. There will be a break for refreshments between the two talks.

FHRP is delighted to welcome two fantastic speakers for our 2025 Symposium: Professor Melissa Lane, and Dr Daisy Dunn. Melissa Lane is Professor of Politics at Princeton University and specialises in ancient Greek and Roman political thought. Her talk is titled ‘Office and Accountability, from Ancient Greece to Grenfell Towers’, and explores the ethical challenges of holding office through the lens of Plato’s ‘Republic’. Dr Daisy Dunn is an award-winning author and Classicist who will be discussing her new book, ‘The Missing Thread: A New History of the Ancient World through the Women Who Shaped It’. There will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of Daisy’s book after her talk.

FREE ADMISSION!

Click here to reserve your place

GCSE Classical Civilisation Training Day at Warwick School
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Warwick School
From David Stephenson …

Dear All,

I have arranged for OCR to deliver two training / feedback days at Warwick School:

Thursday 6th February – A Level Class. Civ., 10.00-16.00

Thursday 27th February – GCSE Class. Civ., 10.00-12.30

Refreshments will be served from 9.15 then at various points including a full hot and cold buffet lunch on both days – I’m not kidding when I say our kitchens are really rather good at catering for events like this! I am also hoping that Hellenic Bookservice will be with us for at least the full day on February 6th.

The format will be exactly the same as you would get if you went to one of OCR’s centrally organised training days. Quoting their CPD website: “uses past series’ assessment materials, including new candidate exemplars, to help equip you with the knowledge and understanding to optimise your delivery of all externally assessed components. The event will support you to develop an in-depth understanding of the assessment expectations, marking criteria and outcomes from past series. You’ll have opportunities to practice marking real candidate responses; receive guidance on how and why candidate responses secured a range of marks; interact with an expert trainer and explore ideas to enhance teaching and learning for future preparation and delivery.”

We ask for a contribution towards the overall cost (per school – send as many teachers as you like) of £120 for the full A Level day, £60 for the GCSE morning or £150 for both. Please use this Microsoft Forms link to sign up for either or both events. https://forms.office.com/e/10iwN27WJc?origin=lprLink

Please do tell me if you wished to be removed from my mailing lists.

Yours sincerely,

David Stephenson

PS I will take this (and any!) opportunity to plug the JACT Latin Summer School – full details and online application on www.latincamp.co.uk including bespoke courses for people new to teaching Latin. I attach our flier and I am always happy to post hard multiple hard copies direct to anyone who would like them, though they should make it round most schools anyway. I am also always very happy to talk to anyone about “Camp” so do let me know if you have any questions.

Warwick Classics Network Classical Civilisation Teachers Day
2025-02-28 | Warwick University, Gibbet Hill Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
Warwick Classics Network Classical Civilisation Teachers Day

Friday 28th February 2025

On Friday 28th February 2025, the Department of Classics and Ancient History will host its annual Classical Civilisation Teachers’ Day – Classical Civilisation Teachers’ Day 2025. The day, as usual, is free, and lunch is provided [and lots of tea and coffee]. It will start at 11am and finish at 4pm.

At the event our Warwick academics will deliver lectures on all components of the OCR Classical Civilisation A-level specs (see schedule below), providing thoughts on modern scholarship and useful texts to give to students, all in the surrounds of our amazing Faculty of Arts Building here at Warwick.

Schedule (tbc) – 11am-4pm

Culture and the Arts – parallel sessions

Imperial Image: Dr Clare Rowan

Greek Theatre: Dr Emmanuela Bakola

Greek Art: Prof Zahra Newby

Invention of the Barbarian: (speaker tbc)

Tea/coffee break

Beliefs and Ideas – parallel sessions

Democracy and the Athenians: Prof James Davidson

Love and Relationships: Dr Joe Watson

Politics of the Late Republic: Dr Caroline Petit (tbc)

Greek Religion: Dr Paul Grigsby

Lunch

World of the Hero– Virgil – Prof Victoria Rimell

Tea/Coffee Break

World of the Hero – Homer: Dr Emily Clifford

Information can be found here – Classical Civilisation Teachers’ Day 2025 – and you can book your place here – ClassCiv Teachers’ Day Booking Form. Any questions, do get in touch with Dr Paul Grigsby (Paul.Grigsby@Warwick.ac.uk).

Hopefully we will see lots of you here again at Warwick in February.

Classics Study Day, Redmaids' High School
2025-02-28 | Redmaids’ High School, Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3AW, United Kingdom
Friday 28th February 2025

Free to attend. Bring packed lunch.

Contact Claire Rostron at c_rostron@redmaidshigh.co.uk by 14th February.

ARLT Refresher Day
2025-03-01 | The Dragon School, Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6SS, United Kingdom
Registration is now open for the ARLT Refresher Day, which will take place in Oxford on the 1st of March under the direction of Chandler Hamer.

We are looking forward to meeting old and new colleagues. The day will be full of opportunities to share good practice, learn from fellow teachers and stay in touch with the latest research.

Every year, we welcome practitioners from all backgrounds, including experienced teachers, student teachers and non-specialists: all those interested in teaching Classics will find something to make it a fantastic experience.

Programme

9.40-10.00: Arrival with tea and coffee

Hellenic Book Service

10.00-10:10: Welcome
10.10-11.00: Option Group 1
11.00-11.10: Coffee and Hellenic Book Service
11.10-12.00: Option Group 2
12.00-12.50: Lunch (servery)
12.50-1.20: Book Presentations

‘Teaching Classics Worldwide’ Steven Hunt
‘Classics in Action’ Jessica Dixon and Arlene Holmes-Henderson

1.20-2.10: Lecture and Workshop from Dr Melinda Letts, University of Oxford and Dragon School Governor
2.15-3.05: Option Group 3
3.05-3.30: Coffee and Hellenic Book Service

CA Feedback to Jessica Dixon

3.30-4.30: Committee meeting

Delegates can choose one of the following option groups:

Option 1
Option 2
Option 3

Latin Grammar for GCSE
How do you teach Latin grammar? Can we make “Romanes eunt domus” a thing of the past? Is there a good way to defang those sentences that never end? I shall try to come up with some fresh ideas gleaned from modern linguistics (the work of Caroline Kroon) as well as from our pooled experiences.
Alan Towey
Achieving Level 5 in A Level Classical Civilisation
This session will focus on how to support and stretch students so they can achieve Level 5 in A Level Classical Civilisation 10, 20 and 30 mark questions. We will use the advice given in examiners reports and example student answers to build a picture of what is required for them to be awarded the top levels. We will also discuss strategies for how to help students reach the standards needed and to confidently demonstrate these under exam conditions.
Jess Dixon
Spoken Latin
Three easy activities to promote listening and speaking – even if you’ve never done it before! Ana Martin

De Romanis
The appeal of teaching de Romanis for us lies in teaching language with mythology and ancient history. Starting Latin with gods and goddess and following the adventures of Aeneas will develop students’ appreciation for the classical world. Additionally, you will appreciate the focus on developing skills needed for success in GCSE in vocabulary and language. There are many ways to teach this course, you will be presented with one of many… Ana Henderson
Aristophanes’ Frogs
The session is primarily for those teaching the Greek Theatre for AL Classical Civilisation. We will look at the role of Dionysus in Frogs, and the various kinds of humour in the play. There will also be an opportunity to share teaching strategies. Fiona Gow
Brush up your Greek
I am intending to use Taylor’s Greek to GCSE and the OCR Reader Greek Stories, and what exactly we cover can be tailored to suit you. Come just for fun, or to extend your skills. Alison Henshaw

Suburani digital delights
In this session we’ll look at some new and up-coming features of the Suburani digital resources, together with some of the lesser-known functionality and resources, to ensure we’re all getting the most out of the support they offer both us and our students. We’ll also have a sneak-peak at the Book 3 content.
Will Griffiths
The Ancient Near East for Classicists: Hesiod
A follow up on the discussions of Homer and the Late Bronze Age world from SS24, this session will explore ancient Near Eastern influences on, and resonances with, the mythological works of Hesiod. Translations of Hesiod and of Near Eastern texts will be provided. Useful especially for those teaching Greek myths and religion at any level.
Jack Brooker
Teaching & Learning: Focus on Literacy
This session will focus on some of the theory underpinning literacy and explore how it can be used to support and promote literacy in the classroom as well as inform the teaching of ancient languages.
Lottie Mortimer

Aeneid 2 for A level Latin
In this group we shall focus on preparing students for the exam, looking at passages for comment and the 20 mark essay. Please bring a copy of the text and any materials you have found useful and would like to share.
Laura Beech
GCSE Latin set texts: CLA Messalina and avunculus meus We will look at approaches to teaching the OCR Prose literature paper for OCR GCSE, focusing on the Cambridge Latin Anthology texts (Messalina and avunculus meus). We will discuss ideas for activities in lessons and for revision. If you are already teaching these texts, perhaps you would bring along some ideas and/or resources that you would be willing to share.
Judy Nesbit
Roman coins handling session Roman coins are more accessible and available than you might think. We will examine some genuine Roman coins, see how much information we can extract from them and discuss if/ how we could use them in our teaching. You may find it useful to bring a magnifying glass (unless you are lucky enough to be short-sighted!)
Hilary Walters

Using AI in Latin and Classics
In this session, I will explore practical ways that teachers can integrate AI into Latin and Classical Civilisation lessons. I will also share my own experiences of using AI effectively in these subjects. Dimitrios Xerikos

For any questions about the day, please contact the director, Chandler Hamer. To register, please visit the ARLT website: https://www.arlt.co.uk/event-posts/refresher-day-2025-dragon-school-oxford/

People, Pots & Poetry - a Taster Day for students to experience the study of Classics, Archaeology and ASNaC (Girton College, Cambridge)
2025-03-04 | Girton College, Huntington Road, Cambridge, CB3 0JG, United Kingdom
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 10:00-16:00

Girton College is hosting People, Pots & Poetry – a Taster Day for students to experience the study of Classics, Archaeology and ASNaC (Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic)! The day will include exciting presentations from our own Academics, Admissions talks from our Admissions Tutor, and tours of the College, including our very own Lawrence Room. It is free to attend and lunch and refreshments will be provided. It is open to students in Year 11 and Year 12; Year 11 students are welcome to apply, but Year 12 students will be given priority.

Year 12 students must be studying a Humanities subject and be on track to receive A*AA or equivalent.

Teachers can find out more information and nominate up to 3 students until Friday 14 February at 9am here.

If teachers have any questions, they can contact Lauren on access@girton.cam.ac.uk.

Sussex Classical Reading Competition 2025
2025-03-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Lancing College, Lancing College, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW, United Kingdom
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
Junior section
Years 5-6
Passage in Latin Minimus – page 21-22 A writing lesson (this could be a pair or trio of pupils)
Passage in English – Greek Legends by Peter Connolly page 12 Perseus kills Medusa (That evening…..the desert.)
Years 7-8
Passage in Latin Latin to GCSE Part One page 47 Judgement of Paris
Passage in English Death of Hector page 74 from Black Ships before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff

Intermediate Section
Years 9 and 10
Passage in Greek Greek to GCSE Part 1 John Taylor page 75 The Cyclops 1 (Ex 5.3)
Passage in Latin Virgil’s Aeneid Book I Lines 90 – 112
Passage in English Aeschylus’s Agamemnon Lines 216-257 (Death of Iphigenia)

Senior Section
Years 11, 12-13
Passage in Latin Virgil’s Aeneid Book II Lines 369-390 (Pyrrhus arrives at the palace)
Passage in Greek Aeschylus’s Agamemnon Lines 40 –59
Passages for the 2025 Sussex Classical Reading Competition
The Trojan Cycle
Junior section
Years 5-6
Passage in Latin Minimus – page 21-22 A writing lesson (this could be a pair or trio of pupils)
Passage in English – Greek Legends by Peter Connolly page 12 Perseus kills Medusa (That evening…..the desert.)
Years 7-8
Passage in Latin Latin to GCSE Part One page 47 Judgement of Paris
Passage in English Death of Hector page 74 from Black Ships before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff

Intermediate Section
Years 9 and 10
Passage in Greek Greek to GCSE Part 1 John Taylor page 75 The Cyclops 1 (Ex 5.3)
Passage in Latin Virgil’s Aeneid Book I Lines 90 – 112
Passage in English Aeschylus’s Agamemnon Lines 216-257 (Death of Iphigenia)

Senior Section
Years 11, 12-13
Passage in Latin Virgil’s Aeneid Book II Lines 369-390 (Pyrrhus arrives at the palace)
Passage in Greek Aeschylus’s Agamemnon Lines 40 –59 ‘δέκατον μὲν ἔτος τόδ᾽ ἐπεὶ Πριάμου…….. πέμπει παραβᾶσιν Ἐρινύν.’
Passage in English Virgil’s Aeneid Book XII Lines 930-952 (The death of Turnus)

Passage in English Virgil’s Aeneid Book XII Lines 930-952 (The death of Turnus)
We encourage entries from Year 5 upwards. There are three separate categories and opportunities to read Latin, Greek or English.
Date Tuesday 11 March
Place Lancing College
Time 4-6pm
Entry is free and you’re welcome from any part of the UK.
There will be prizes.
Please contact ram@lancing.org.uk in order to enter your pupils or for more details/clarification.

Democracy and Ancient Athens Online Workshop (British School at Athens)
2025-03-11 16:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 11th March, 4pm. Online.

https://www.bsa.ac.uk/courses/school-teachers-course

The Classical Association: Classical Languages CPD Day
2025-03-21
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 our keynote lecture. Travel bursaries for state school teachers are available. The registration form, with more information, can be found here.

BMCA - Athena's Owls: Storytelling & Craft Workshop (6+)
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00
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 practical and creative activities. For our winter / early spring programme, we will run three indoor sessions with the wonderful Stirchley Baths. You and your children will enjoy story time inspired by characters and tales from ancient Greece, such as Icarus, Pandora or Medusa, followed by craft activities about the myths we explore together.

These workshops will take place 10-11am on the below dates:

Saturday 22nd February

Saturday 22nd March

Saturday 19th April

Please note: These workshops are recommended for children aged 6+ and they must be accompanied by a guardian throughout the event.

You can find out more about Stirchley Baths and how to get there by visiting the Stirchley Baths website. If you have questions about the workshops or any accessibility requirements, please contact: oonagh.classics@gmail.com

These events are organised by the Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association and funded by the Classical Association.

To the Letter: The Performance and Practice of Politics in the Late Republic - a Lecture by Hannah Cornwell
2025-04-02 17:30 - 18:30
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

Myth and Mythology: A Course by Susan Deacy with the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies
2025-05-14
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 them, including our own.

Wednesday 14 May – Session 1 Myth and mythology

Wednesday 21 May – Session 2 Myth and the gods

Wednesday 28 May – Session 3 Myth and folktale

Wednesday 4 June – Session 4 Myth and the city

Wednesday 11 June – Session 5 Myth and ‘us’

For more information and to book:

https://www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event-Registration/EventId/18

Aristophanes' Frogs at the Southwark Playhouse
2025-05-23 - 2025-06-28 | Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD, United Kingdom
Samsational Entertainment, The Grey Area, Benson Drive Productions, Melissa & Bradford Coolidge, Thomas Hopkins Productions, Nelson & Tao, and Folk Productions Present

The Frogs

A comedy written in 405 b.c. by Aristophanes | Freely adapted by Burt Shevelove | Even more freely adapted by Nathan Lane | Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

23 MAY – 28 JUN 2025

Ticket Prices (no booking fee to pay!):
£35 Standard / £28 Concessions / Previews £16 / Pioneers’ Preview (23 May) £10

More information and to book!

Elektra – A Throne Restored (KCL Greek Play)
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | Greenwood Theatre, 55 Weston Street, London, SE1 3RA, United Kingdom
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 death, confronting political divisions and generational conflict.

With its compelling narrative and timely themes, the play invites audiences to reflect on power, morality, and the cost of change.

Evening performances will be preceded by pre-show talks featuring leading scholars in the field, offering audiences deeper insights into the themes of the play. These pre-show events are complimentary for ticket holders of the respective performances.

Further Information

For updates about ticket bookings and related events, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at greekplay@kcl.ac.uk.

The Aulos and Symposium Re-Imagined
2025-06-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
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, convivial gathering of men sharing views and ideas on a range of topics, accompanied by wine, music, dancing, reciting of poetry and games. The symposium often took place in a purpose-bult room called the andron which was usually large enough to accommodate several couches (klinai), on which those participating would recline. Vase paintings of symposia often show them enlivened by musicians and dancers, commonly depicting a musical instrument called the aulos – played by a man or woman. The aulos consisted of two pipes, one for each hand, sounded with double reeds (like the oboe) and was both one of the most important and controversial musical instruments in the Classical world.

This event aims to re-imagine the ancient Greek symposium and the role of the aulos within it. Watered wine will be served and reconstructions of the aulos played, alongside dance, songs, spoken dialogues drawn from ancient Greek texts as well as the sort of games that were played at the symposium. The singers and dancers will be accompanied on the aulos and performers will feature leading international experts in the reconstruction of ancient Greek music, including Callum Armstrong, Stefan Hagel, Kamila Wyslucha, Olga Sutkowska and Stef Connor.

Organised by the departments of Music, Classics and Drama & Theatre at Royal Holloway, the event is sponsored by Humanities and Arts Research Institute (HARI), Music & Letters and the Institute of Classical Studies.

BOOK TICKETS!

'Virtual Realities as Time Travel' | Dr Richard Cole from the University of Bristol
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Loughborough Grammar School, 3 Burton Walks, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2DU, United Kingdom
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, virtual reality experiences.

Such claims can be producer-led, with examples ranging from marketing materials and modding tools to in-game narratives, as well as directed towards the medium in question in op-eds or player reviews, where players themselves reflect on their experiences of virtual realities as a form of time travel. The potential for time travel in virtual realities appears to be fuelled partly by the way in which different media represent the past, but also by the way in which players explore and make sense of such realities.

This lecture examines the underpinning logic of the ‘time travel’ metaphor – what it means in different contexts, and why it is so effective as a means of conceptualising our relationship to the past in the context of Classically inspired historical video games and VR simulations.

The Classical Association: CPD day for Classical Civilisation
2025-06-18 | University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 18th June 2025, we’ll be hosting a FREE CPD day for Classical Civilisation at the University of Leicester. This day will suit teachers from KS3-KS5, and includes talks on topics such as AI in the classroom, secondary scholarship, developing independent learners and approaches to source material. We have a range of talks from Leicester academics, including Dr Kathryn Tempest on Imperial Image, and Prof Sarah Knight on Love & Relationships. The will also be an opportunity to share your thoughts with the CA and OCR on exam reform in Classical Civilisation.

A limited number of travel bursaries are available for state school teachers. You can find more information and sign up to attend HERE.

Euripides' Orestes by the OALS
2025-06-22 16:00 - 18:00
We are pleased to announce that, after a fully sold-out run of performances in November, the OALS production of Euripides’ Orestes is making a return! We will be performing on Sunday 22nd June (just after the end of the Oxford term) at the Gulbenkian Theatre in Canterbury, as part of the ‘DANAÏDS & ‘The Big Greekender’‘ Festival.

Here is the link to buy tickets for our performance:

https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/orestes-by-euripides/

This production, a unique collaborative project led by the Oxford Ancient Languages Society, will stage a complete dramatic recreation of Euripides’ play, demonstrating the vivid dramatic fruits of meticulous, interdisciplinary scholarship.

It will be performed entirely in the original Ancient Greek (with English surtitles), with authentic costumes and masks. Crucially, it will restore Euripides’ drama to its full musical glory. All the sections of the play that were originally sung have been set to music, newly composed in the ancient Greek modes, using all available evidence about Euripidean music, and incorporating an ancient fragment of music from the play that may be by Euripides’ own hand. The chorus and our talented solo singers will be accompanied on the aulos (ancient double-pipes) by the renowned aulete Callum Armstrong, resulting in a transformative audience experience, closer than ever to the Athenian stage.

And here is more information about the whole event:

https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/festivals/danaids-the-big-greekender/

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Teaching the Ancient World
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-26 | University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus (http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/find/about-findmap.aspx), Reading, United Kingdom
University of Reading is hosting this hybrid conference on 25/26 June 2025.

https://www.reading.ac.uk/events/Feed/2025/June/AI-and-Teaching-the-Ancient-World

The Myth of Medea – Medea and Medos | A Play
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-28 | The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ, United Kingdom
25th–28th June 2025

The Old Fire Station, Oxford

The ultimate revenge
for the ultimate betrayal

The myth of Medea has
gripped audiences since
it was first staged by
Euripides 2400 years ago

Further Details Here!

Classics in Focus Teacher Conference: Thursday 26th June
2025-06-26
Join Bloomsbury Publishing at Keynote Educational’s brand new conference for Classics teachers on Thursday 26th June in London. Designed to get you ready for the new academic year, you’ll be treated to a whole day of inspiring sessions and informal discussions from Bloomsbury authors to explore and share best practice for your Classics teaching. Plus, the Bloomsbury Classics team will be hosting a celebratory de Romanis tea party at the end (with free goody bags!)

Link to conference tickets: keynoteeducational.co.uk/product/classics-in-focus-new-approaches-for-2025-2026/

Roman Ghosts: A Talk by Dr Andy Fear
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:30 | High Storrs School, High Storrs Road, Sheffield, S11 7LH, United Kingdom
The event is free and open to all but ticketed, with tickets available on Eventbrite. Dr Andy Fear will be giving a lecture on Roman ghosts at High Storrs School in Sheffield on Thursday 26th June. The doors will open at 3.45 with the lecture commencing at 4.15. We would be delighted to see as many Classicists as possible!

Refreshments will be available on a cash-only basis.

Donations to the Sheffield Classics Association or High Storrs School’s #SaveClassics campaign can also be received in cash.

Classics Texts & Topics Sixth Form Conference 2025
2025-07-03
The Birmingham and Midlands branch of the Classical Association invites
you to their Texts & Topics Sixth Form Conference on Thursday 3rd July
2025, hosted at King Edward’s School, Birmingham.

This in-person event for A level students and a range of engaging relevant
topics from Latin, Greek, Classical Civilisation, and Ancient History will be
offered by university academics and subject specialists.

Programme and Further Information

The day will begin with registration from 9:00am, followed by a keynote
lecture at 10:00am by Dr Elena Theodorakopoulos (University of
Birmingham) on Virgil and Augustus.

Students will then participate in parallel sessions tailored to A level content,
including: Tacitus, Annals, Cicero, Pro Caelio, Greek Theatre, The World of
Homer, Archaeology and inscriptions workshops and workshop on revision
tips and student-led discussions. There will be an opportunity to visit the
campus of the University of Birmingham during lunchtime break.

The day concludes with a talk from Dr Emily Hauser on Women of the
Homeric World.

UCL Summer School in Ancient Philosophy 2025
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | UCL, London
University College London
(Some courses are available in an online format)
Monday 07 July to Fri 11 July 2025

What are the origins of the world? How can we achieve happiness? What is the best form of government? Is democracy good? These are only some of the questions which ancient philosophers tried to answer more than 2,500 years ago. Their bold and unprecedented enterprise prompted an intellectual revolution, the relevance of which has not since faded. The Summer School in Ancient Philosophy aims to follow the steps of the ancient philosophers in their enquiries on the world and human life, and explore their continuing importance today.

The Summer School offers a five-day programme covering the major themes and thinkers of Ancient Philosophy. There will be four classes each day, between 10:30am and 3.30pm. Courses will be held in person unless otherwise specified. For more details about the modules’ format, please see below or get in touch with us. Students will have access to a variety of online material before and throughout the course. The fee is £170. The course is not residential. Bursaries may be available for certain categories of students and will be granted after the end of the Summer School.

Students will be assigned to teaching groups of normally not more than 15-20 people. Groups will comprise students with similar levels of knowledge of the subject. Classes will consist of lectures, close reading of texts, and debates and will touch on a variety of themes, including ethics, metaphysics, and theories of knowledge. Texts will be studied in translation, though some classes will be offered in the original language. The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding. Students are expected to actively participate in classes, and they will be invited to discuss and critically engage with texts along with other students and teachers. Our tutors include some of the most talented and passionate teachers of ancient philosophy in the London area and beyond.

Further Information and to Book!

The Latin Programme Summer School
2025-07-23 - 2025-07-25
From the folks at The Latin Programme…

Salvete omnes!

The Latin Programme Summer School is back! Thanks to the generous support of the Classical Association, our Summer School will return this July for the sixth year.

The theme for this year’s Summer School will be textura: Weaving Stories. Participants will explore the ancient world through a programme of creative and imaginative workshops.

Dates: 23rd-24th July (in-person), 25th July (online)
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Argyle Primary School, Tonbridge Street, London, WC1H 9EG
Open to Key Stages 2 and 3

THE FORMAT

This year, the Summer School will consist of two days of in-person workshops and activities (23rd-24th July), and one day of virtual workshops (Friday 25th).

To guarantee attendance levels and to ensure a positive experience for all participants, we are asking for a £5 donation per participant to secure a place on the Summer School (for in-person attendees only). All participants will then receive a goody bag of the same value at the end of the week.

We remain committed to making the Summer School as accessible as possible: if this cost will prevent you registering for the Summer School, please email hannah@thelatinprogramme.co.uk.

Numbers for in-person spaces are limited, so please sign up early to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to seeing you in July!

The Latin Programme team

JACT Mount Classics Summer School
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-31 | Mount St Mary’s College, College Road, Spinkhill, Derbyshire, S21 3YL, United Kingdom
News from The JACT Mount Classics Summer School…

Dear All,

It is with great pleasure that I can now announce that our 2025 summer school is open for bookings.

Explore the world of ancient civilizations at the JACT Classics & Ancient History Summer School, running from July 26-31, 2025, at Mount St Mary’s College, a historic setting near Sheffield. This program is ideal for students aged 16-19, from beginners to seasoned classicists. Through intensive study of ancient history, literature, language, philosophy, and archaeology, you’ll gain insights into the lives, thoughts, and legacies of the ancient world.

Participants will enjoy small, interactive classes with expert tutors, exploring subjects such as Homer, Greek and Latin literature, mythology, and ancient philosophy. Special workshops and talks on university entrance, theatre performances, and quizzes make learning fun and dynamic and open up pathways in Classics beyond A level. The program also offers opportunities for socialising and connecting with other Classics enthusiasts through evening events and group discussions.

The course fee starting at £410 covers tuition, meals, and accommodation, with generous bursaries available for eligible students. We also offer shuttles from nearby train stations to ensure all students can get to us easily. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, make lasting friendships, and experience the classics in an unforgettable setting. You can secure your place by paying a small deposit on our eventbrite page today.

If you would like more information, please see our website and the FAQ on our eventbrite page, and feel free to contact our Course Director at jact.mount@gmail.com with any other questions.

Website: https://www.classcivsummerschool.com/

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1072047445769?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Zoë Boland
JACT Summer School Director

https://www.classcivsummerschool.com

@jact.mount

JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School
2025-07-26 - 2025-08-02 | St John’s College, University of Durham, 3 South Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RJ, United Kingdom
Registration is open!

Visit the School’s site here.

Info from the site…

Students have 18 hours of tuition and are expected to prepare for each session during their private study time. We work hard, but also have time for fun and relaxation. There’s also the opportunity to take part in optional activities such as a visit to Hadrian’s Wall, Durham Cathedral, and other local places of interest.

In the evenings we have lectures on a wide range of Classical & Ancient History related topics from visiting speakers. In the afternoons we run a series of optional sessions, these might include grammar clinics, workshops, lectures or discussions. There’s also the opportunity for students to give talks. On the first night of the course, we meet our tutor groups by teaming up to participate in a Classics & Ancient History quiz. On the final evening, there will be a formal dinner & entertainments performed by members of the course.

Once you have chosen your course, level (if applicable), and accommodation type, please visit the ‘Apply Online’ page to complete the online application form.

We will continue to update the website in the coming months with important information about the Summer School, so please check back regularly for updates.

If you have any questions, please contact the course secretary on

Rosie.Durham.LGSS@gmail.com

JACT Greek Summer School for Students
2025-07-27 - 2025-08-09 | Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PX, United Kingdom
27th July – 9th August

Whether you are a complete beginner, an A-level student or studying Greek at university, all our courses aim to help you make progress in your Greek. The summer school doesn’t offer revision courses, and you should expect to be learning new material (alongside consolidation of any previous Greek) throughout the course.

Students are placed in teaching groups of 7-10, with other students at the same level as far as possible. Our tutors are experienced teachers from schools and universities.

Our courses are intensive; you will have just over 3 hours of classes most days and be expected to do at least as much independent work between classes. The course requires a lot of hard work, with big rewards, and the vast majority of our students find their time at the summer school hugely enjoyable and stimulating.

We are firmly committed to providing financial support to anyone who needs it, so your financial situation should not be a barrier to you attending the course. We have generous bursary funds which can cover up to the full cost of the course, and we can provide support to help with other expenses too. Please see the Bursaries page for more details and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Further Information and To Register

Summer School Brochure

JACT Greek Summer School for Teachers
2025-07-27 - 2025-08-09 | Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PX, United Kingdom
27th July to 2nd August or 3rd to 9th August

Teacher courses last for one week (Sunday to Saturday).

The main features of the courses are:

– 15 hours of Greek tuition (with significant amounts of independent study in between sessions);

– integrated discussion about delivering the material in schools, as well as extra CPD sessions (e.g. Greek on limited time, textbook options, how to exploit links with Latin, online tools, etc.);

– lesson observations of other classes at the summer school;

– afternoon seminars and evening lectures, covering a wide range of linguistic, literary, historical, philosophical and artistic topics;

– the chance to meet the course tutors – 40 school-/university-level Greek teachers;

– access to Bryanston School’s outstanding sports and music facilities.

Those at Bryanston in week 2 will also have the chance to see two drama performances by students: a comedy (in English) on the Sunday and a tragedy (in Greek) on the Friday.

The course fee for 2025 is £565. The fee includes all tuition and full-board accommodation (mature students are usually housed together). It also includes an optional £40 donation towards our Bursary Fund. We would expect that most teachers applying for the course would be funded by their school. If this is not possible, bursaries are available; thanks to generous support from Classics For All, the Classical Association and individual donors, we have funds specifically to support teachers.

Further Information and to Register

Brochure

Please use the contact page if you have any queries about logistics, accommodation and financial matters or the academic programme.
