The Classics Library

Undeciphered Languages of the Ancient Aegean
2014-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH, United Kingdom
We’re delighted that Dr Philomen Probert will be delivering a talk at the East Oxford Community Classics Centre on Friday 17th October at 6pm.
This talk will explore the fascinating undeciphered languages and scripts of the ancient Aegean (including Cretan Hieroglyphic, Linear A, and Cypro-Minoan, as well as some first-millennium material — Eteocypriot, Eteocretan, and Lemnian). The talk will explain what we actually do know about these languages.

45 minutes, followed by questions and drinks
All welcomePlease book at info@irisproject.org.uk

For more information about the many events, courses, workshops and exhibitions at the EOCCC, please visit our new website at www.eoccc.org.uk

Many thanks!

'The Furies', Performed in Ancient Greek with English surtitles
2014-10-15 - 2014-10-19 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Who would do right, fearing nothing?
Following Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, The Oxford Greek Play presents The Furies.
15th-18th October
Orestes has murdered his own mother, Clytemnestra. In revenge, she has sent the Furies: terrifying infernal spirits who spread poison and madness across the earth. Their vengeance is simple: kill and be killed. But things are changing. In Athens, a criminal court has been established to end this cycle of murder and Orestes is its first defendant.
Performed by University of Oxford students, The Oxford Greek Play is a rare opportunity to experience classical drama in its original language. Depicting the first murder trial ever held, Aeschylus’ The Furies challenges the core of our own legal system. Can guilt be judged? Can justice be wrong? Are victims still victims when the case is closed

A Midlands Odyssey: with Natalie Haynes
2014-10-07 21:00 - 22:30 | Studio Theatre, Library of Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 2DN
A Midlands Odyssey: with Natalie Haynes

October 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | £8 / £6

Homer’s Odyssey is often claimed to be the great founding work of western literature. Three thousand years on, the story of Greek hero, Odysseus, and his epic journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War continues to inspire and enthral: shipwrecks and sirens, revenge and seduction, gods and mythical
creatures, it’s got it all.
A Midlands Odyssey is a collection of tales from the Odyssey, commissioned by Writing West Midlands and published by Nine Arches Press. Each tale has been set in the Midlands, and given new life by local writers.
In this unique event, introduced by writer and Classics specialist, Natalie Haynes, some of the commissioned writers perform their new tales live. This is a chance to encounter the likes of Telemachus, Nausicaa, Calypso and Laertes as you’ve never seen them before…
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster, and former stand-up comedian. Her first non-fiction book, The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, was serialised by The Times in 2010. Natalie’s series ‘Stand up for the Classics’ aired on BBC Radio 4 earlier this year and her first novel, The Amber Fury, was published in April.
This event is produced in partnership with the Classics Department of the University of Birmingham. Sponsored by the University of Birmingham. www.birmingham.ac.uk
To Book: click here to visit the box office online or call 0121 245 4455

Classics Festival of Ancient Tales, 3rd October, 3.30-7pm at the East Oxford Community Classics Centre
2014-10-03 16:30 - 20:00 | East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that this autumn we will be holding our “Festival of Ancient Tales”. The event is a celebration of classical myths and stories in literature, and it will also mark our first full year since the East Oxford Community Classics Centre was opened to the public!

All aspects of the festival are free, and all ages are most welcome to attend – there will be activities and events suitable for every age range.From 3.30 – 5.30pm there will be activities, stalls, drama and exhibitions, including a large multi-sensory Story Museum exhibition! There will also be live music performances by musician Anna Neale from her album “River Man”, inspired by Pompeii.
We are also hosting the following author talks:
3.45 – 4.10 – Caroline Lawrence, author of the Roman Mysteries series
4.20 – 4.45 – Adele Geras, author of “Troy”, Ithaka”, “Dido” and many other novels
4.55 – 5.20 – Lindsey Davis, author of the “Falco” detective series
5.30-5.55 – Tom Holland, author of “Rubicon”, “Persian Fire”, Millenium” and many other novels
6-7pm – performance by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, with music by John Sampson
Followed by drinks and book signing in the Library.
No booking is required for attending the festival itself but author talks do require booking, so if you would like attend any of the author talks and/or performance by Carol Ann Duffy, please book by emailing info@irisproject.org.uk
Drinks in the library also require booking.
We look forward to seeing you there! More details at http://www.irisproject.org.uk/index.php/east-oxford-community-classics-centre/programme-of-events/43-special-events/179-festival-of-ancient-tales-celebrating-our-first-year

Latin Set Texts – delivering Latin to an outstanding level at AS (2015-2017)
2014-10-01 04:00 - 19:00 | Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU, United Kingdom
If you are teaching this year’s AS set texts in Latin, do check out this course specifically for you! Places are limited.
http://wctsp.org.uk/course-detail.php/Latin-Set-Texts-delivering-Latin-to-an-outstanding-level-at-AS-2015-2017-3

'Eating like the Romans' Monday 29 September
2014-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Roehampton (Howard 02), United Kingdom
The Roehampton and South-West London Branch of the Classical Association are pleased to announce the first event of the year:

Kim Unwin, ‘Eating Like the Romans’

What did the Romans eat? And what did it taste like? Please come along to find out for yourselves (with samples to try!):

Date: Monday 29 September
Time: 6pm (Doors open at 5.45pm)
Place: University of Roehampton (Howard 02)*

*Howard 02 is on the ground floor. To help you find us, the Howard Building is number 13 on the map: We will be in Howard 002. To help you find us – it is number 13 on this map: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/uploadedFiles/Pages_Assets/PDFs_and_Word_Docs/Campus/Campus-Map.pdf

A Note on Membership Costs:

As announced in January, we are transferring to an academic year membership. Membership costs for the next 12 months are as follows:

Adult: £10
Students: £5
Guests: £3 per event

To reserve places, please book via: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eating-like-the-romans-tickets-13265444301

Carrie Vout speaking on Greek Art at Colfe's School
2014-09-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Colfe's School, Horn Park Lane, London, SE12 8AW, United Kingdom
Dr Carrie Vout from Cambridge University will be speaking on ‘Greek Sculpture in Context‘ at Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London, SE12 8AW on Wednesday 24th September at 4.30pm.
All welcome, no knowledge of Greek Art necessary! Please contact Claire Le Hur (clairelehur@cantab.net) for more information

Sixth Form Study Days in Classics at Cambridge
2014-09-23 - 2014-09-24 | Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
In September and October, the Faculty of Classics at Cambridge is running three study days for Sixth Formers looking to deepen their understanding of Classical Civilization as well as Greek and Latin Literature. The days will consist of sessions on the topics and texts set on the AS-Level and A-Level syllabus:
Tuesday, 23 September – Classical Civilization Study Day
Tuesday, 30 September – AS-Level Latin and Greek Set Texts Study Day
Thursday, 2 October – A-Level Latin and Greek Set Texts Study Day
During lunch break, we offer Q & A sessions with Directors of Studies and Admissions Tutors in one of the Cambridge Colleges – about anything you always wanted to ask about studying Classics at Cambridge.
For the full programmes, and to make use of the online booking system, please visit http://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/prospective/undergraduate/events and click on 4. Sixth Form Study Days.
For any queries about the study days please contact Max Kramer on mjk53@cam.ac.uk or Ingo Gildenhard on ig297@cam.ac.uk.

Euripides' Medea, straight from the Edinburgh Fringe
2014-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Redland High School
Redland High School’s Medea.
Friday 19th September
7pm Talk 7:30pm Play
Contact s.knights@redlandhigh.com

An Introduction to Homer
2014-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH, United Kingdom
We’re very pleased to announce that the East Oxford Community Classics Centre, hosted at Cheney School, will be hosting the following community talks this autumn:
Wednesday 17th September, 2pm – An introduction to Homer
Dr Antony Makrinos (UCL)
Thursday 6th November, 5pm – Cicero
Dr Alison Rosenblitt (Oxford)
Thursday 13th November, 4pm – Ovid’s Metamorphoses
Dr Efi Spentzou (Royal Holloway)
All are very welcome to attend. You can find more details about each of these talks on our special events page at http://irisproject.org.uk/index.php/east-oxford-community-classics-centre/programme-of-events/special-events
We are also taking part in Oxford Open Doors on Sunday 14th September – more details at http://irisproject.org.uk/index.php/east-oxford-community-classics-centre/195-visit-the-eoccc-at-oxford-open-doors-2014
And finally a reminder of our Classics Festival on 3rd October, details of which can be found at http://irisproject.org.uk/index.php/east-oxford-community-classics-centre/programme-of-events/43-special-events/179-festival-of-ancient-tales-celebrating-our-first-year
Many thanks. Please get in touch at info@irisproject.org.uk if you have any questions.

Professor Tim Whitmarsh on Oedipus and Religion
2014-09-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Cranleigh School, GU6 8QQ, United Kingdom
Professor Tim Whitmarsh, who will begin as Professor of Greek Culture at Cambridge in September, will be coming to Cranleigh to give a talk about atheism, Greek tragedy and religion. This talk,
‘Oedipus the Atheist. New thoughts on Athenian tragedy and religion’
by one of the most innovative British classicists of his generation, will be of interest to pupils studying ancient Athens or tragedy in any form, but it will be especially aimed at those at sixth form level. The talk will also be of relevance to pupils studying ancient philosophy aspects of the Religious Studies A-level.
Tuesday 16 September 2014 7pm at Cranleigh School
We would be delighted to welcome anyone who is interested in coming either individually or with groups of pupils. The only thing we ask is that people who would like to come email Dan Hogg at dawh@cranleigh.org, so he can get a sense of numbers.

LECTURE: Dr Ingo Gildenhard on Homer and Virgil
2014-09-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Wycombe Abbey School, HP11 1PE, United Kingdom
Classical Lies: Are Homer and Virgil Telling the Truth?’
On Thursday 11 September, Dr Ingo Gildenhard, lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge and fellow of King’s College, Cambridge, will give a lecture on ‘Classical Lies: Are Homer and Virgil Telling the Truth?’ at Wycombe Abbey School. We hope that it will interest pupils of the ancient languages, ancient history and classical civilisation alike.
The lecture will start at 7pm in the evening.
Please email Emily Clifford at clifforde@wycombeabbey.com if you would be interested in bringing a group of sixth form pupils to the talk. Please provide an indication of the number of pupils that would attend.

Ovid's Metamorphoses
2014-08-25 17:00 - 18:00 | East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH, United Kingdom

Latin Summer School, Madrid
2014-08-25 - 2014-08-31 | Colegio Mayor Guadalupe, Madrid, Spain
The Spanish association for living Latin, CAELUM (Cursus Aestivus Latinitatis Vivae Matritensis) wishes to announce its forthcoming summer school in Madrid for Classics teachers, Classics graduates and undergraduates, and those interested in the ‘active’ study of the Latin language.
The aim of the school is to provide an opportunity to improve command of Latin, to inform participants of teaching resources and provide efficacy in teaching Latin in the medium of Latin.
Classes are taught in Latin and ranged in three levels of linguistic competence, and max. 20 people.
The dates are August 25 till 30 and are held in the Colegio Mayor Guadalupe, Madrid.
If interested, please consult their website www.culturaclasica.com/caelum and www.academialatina.org

Beginners' Latin Plus: a Course
2014-08-09 - 2014-08-11 | Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2LY, United Kingdom
Beginners’ Latin plus : 9 & 10 August 2014
A two-day course for beginners seeking an accelerated introduction or for those who have attended the beginners’ day-course.
Course presenter: George Sharpley
www.lingua.co.uk/latin

St Albans Cathedral Latin Summer School
2014-07-28 - 2014-08-09 | St Alban’s Cathedral Study Centre, Sumpter Yard, St Alban's, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY, United Kingdom
Latin Summer School for beginners and post-beginners
Dates: Week 1—Monday 28 July-Friday 1 Aug
Week 2—Monday 4 Aug-Friday 8 Aug
Time: 10.00am-4.00pm
Cost: £120/week (plus students will be asked to purchase a textbook)
Venue: St Albans Cathedral Study Centre
Tutor: Dr Clare Coombe
Over two weeks, students will be taken through the fundamentals of Latin grammar, leading up to reading simple or adapted texts by the end of the second week. The first week will be suitable for those with little or no Latin, whereas the second week would be suitable for those with a basic grasp of Latin grammar. Students may enrol for one or both weeks, and are encouraged to consult the tutor if they are not sure which level is suitable.
The course would provide an ideal basis for anybody who wants to learn Latin to support future studies in Classics, Theology, or Medieval Studies, but is also suitable for those who just want to learn for fun. During the course, which is taught in venues in and around the Cathedral, there will also be opportunities for students to learn a little about the history of the Abbey and the use of Latin in Church, in these most fitting surroundings!
There is no accommodation at the Cathedral, but if you will require accommodation in St Albans during the Summer School, please contact us and we will try to assist you.
For more information, see our website: http://www.stalbanscathedral.org/learning/study-centre/summer-school or email studycentre@stalbanscathedral.org.

JACT Greek Summer School at Bryanston 2014
2014-07-27 - 2014-08-10 | Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PX, United Kingdom
Bryanston School, Dorset, 27th July to 9th August 2014

Application material is available from early December 2013 and can be obtained by sending a Stamped Self-Addressed envelope (C5 = half A4 size) to Mrs EM Warren, Claremont House, 5 Merlin Haven, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BA. Overseas students should telephone +44 (0)1453 842290 or email the JACT Office – office@jact.org – to give a postal address so that an application pack can be sent, and should not send a Stamped Addressed envelope.

All applications should be submitted by the end of March 2014 at the latest. If the Summer School is fully subscribed by the end of March only beginners and near beginners will be able to go on a waiting list. A flyer with further information is included in this mailing.

ARLT Summer School for Teachers of Latin
2014-07-26 - 2014-08-01 | St John’s College, University of Durham, 3 South Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RJ, United Kingdom
Classics CPD, durham, July 2014
At the ARLT SumMer school

INSET for practising teachers, run by practising teachers
A wide choice of options, covering all key stages, offering resources and advice
Talks from leading academics
Visit sites or museums
Socialising with other classicists and teachers

This year’s Summer School will be held at St John’s College, Durham, between 26th and 31st July 2014. For a modest fee of £375 (residential price), you will have a week full of exciting option groups led by practising teachers on a huge variety of topics, lectures by academics from Durham, Oxford, Warwick and more, activities with fellow Classicists and the chance to visit Hadrian’s wall or Binchester.
The location offers modern and comfortable accommodation in newly opened facilities, which are only a free bus ride away from the city centre. Trains go direct to Durham from London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Reading, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Manchester.
Although you should be able to claim fees from your school INSET budget, there are generous bursaries available, for PGCE students, first time attendees or considered on application.
Full information is on the attached leaflet, or visit the ARLT website:
http://www.arlt.co.uk/2014.html
For any further queries, contact the director, Tasos Aidonis at aa@charterhouse.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you at Summer School 2014.

JACT Latin Summer School
2014-07-21 - 2014-08-03 | Wells Cathedral School, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST, United Kingdom
Wells Cathedral School Monday July 21st – Saturday August 2nd 2014

For all information on the 2014 program, including booking, go here.

JACT Greek and Latin Summer School, University of Durham
2014-07-19 - 2014-07-27 | University of Durham, Stockton Rd, DH1, United Kingdom
St John’s College, University of Durham, 19th – 26th July 2014

This summer school is for all ages over 16, from sixth form students to lifelong learners. With accommodation in an extremely attractive college very close to the cathedral, we enjoy working hard in a delightful environment.
Courses will be offered in both languages at five levels from beginners to advanced with three one-hour sessions each day. In the evenings there will be lectures and other events, and there will be optional afternoon classes on various topics such as grammar or metre, as well as a trip to Hadrian’s Wall.
We are likely to be able to offer a number of bursaries thanks to the subsidies from our sponsors.
Again this year: 38 en suite rooms (for an extra £12 per night) in a new building.
Extra advanced classes in 2014.
Further details and application forms are available on our website www.jact.org/durhamss/index.html or www.greeklatinsummerschooldurham.org.
Application forms are available now for online, postal or email application.
The Summer School is no longer run by Sunderland University. The North East Centre for Lifelong Learning closed at the end of September 2013. The Summer School started as a JACT summer school 20 years ago and with the closure of NECLL it has now been adopted by JACT again.
Enquiries should be addressed to
alan.beale@newcastle.ac.uk or alan.beale@greeklatinsummerschooldurham.org

JACT Classical Civilisation & Ancient History Summer School
2014-07-12 - 2014-07-18 | Repton Schol, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH, United Kingdom
Repton School, Derbyshire July 12th -17th 2014

WHY COME?
If you are aged 16 to 19, are really interested in the ancient world and would like to explore the subject further, this Summer School is definitely for you!
Whether your strengths lie in art, drama, literature, language or history, coming to the summer school is an ideal way to find out more about the classical world and decide which aspects you would like to study in the future.
The Summer School gives you the chance to:

learn about aspects of the classical world you have not studied before;
broaden your knowledge of topics you have already studied;
start ancient Greek or Latin;
take part in the performance of a Greek comedy or tragedy;
meet students from different backgrounds with a shared interest in the classical world.

While the Summer School is designed primarily for 16-19 year-olds, we also welcome undergraduates and mature students.
For more information on content see the course leaflet
2014 JACT Leaflet
APPLYING
Application forms are available online at the summer school website. The closing date is Friday 11 April 2014.
Email: ccsummerschool10@me.com
Website: www.ccsummerschool.info

A day’s introduction to Sanskrit
2014-07-09 - 2014-07-10 | Nehru Centre, 8 South Audley Street, London, W1K 1HF, United Kingdom
Sanskrit @ St James
A day’s introduction to Sanskrit
At the Nehru Centre, 8 South Audley Street, London W1K 1HF
Wednesday 9th July 2014: from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Professional guidance from experienced Sanskrit teachers, including an introduction to a complete set of Sanskrit textbooks and to the techniques for using them.

Suitable for parents, teachers and anyone interested in this remarkable ancient language

Topics include: *How to teach the alphabet * Sanskrit paradigms & stories * The development of the course up to IGCSE level and beyond * Sanskrit and the Classics * The riches of Sanskrit literature * Sanskrit recitation * The Epic Civilization cultural course * Our impressive range of online exam resources * Our new online video course

What previous attendees of our courses have said:
“We can certainly recommend this course. It offers motivated students the opportunity of studying for the IGCSE in this fascinating and demanding language under the guidance of highly experienced teachers, with attractive and user-friendly course materials provided. The absolute beginner is led in easy steps from mastering the Devanagari script to reading and appreciating the Bhagavad Gita.” Classics teachers from St.Pauls Girls School
Since this seminar starts from scratch, no knowledge of Sanskrit will be required
There is no charge for the day & lunch and refreshments will be provided
For enquiries & bookings please SEE our website:

www.sanskritatstjames.org.uk

Note: This seminar will be followed up in the autumn by a systematic weekly course leading to the IGCSE qualification. If you cannot attend the day but would still wish to attend the weekly course, please see the website for details and registration.

Postgraduate Summer School in Latin at the University of Reading
2014-07-07 - 2014-08-09 | University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus (http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/find/about-findmap.aspx), Reading, United Kingdom
The Department of Classics at the University of Reading is delighted to offer again its successful Postgraduate Summer School in Latin. Learn in an intensive but supportive atmosphere on a beautiful campus. You may enrol at beginners or intermediate level.
Please see http://www.reading.ac.uk/international-summer-school/ISS-home.aspx for further details and online application form.
Thank you very much!
Best wishes,
Barbara
Barbara Goff
Professor of Classics
Department of Classics
University of Reading
Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6AA
0118 378 5172

Ancient Athens Days - Community Re-enactment show, workshop and evening talk, 4th July at EOCCC
2014-07-04 - 2014-07-05 | East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH, United Kingdom
We are delighted that on 3rd and 4th July the East Oxford Community Classics Centre will be holding a double-bill of Ancient Athens themed events and workshops, which will include shows by Re-enactment specialists Comitatus!
We are hosting the following community events on the afternoon and evening of 4th July:
3.30 – 4.30pm – Ancient Athenian Re-enactment show followed by outdoor workshop on Athenian weaponry
6 – 7pm – “A visit to the Ancient Theatre” – talk by David Raeburn of New College, Oxford, on how the theatre of ancient Athens differed from today’s theatre. Including drinks.
All are welcome. If you could like to book for either of these events, please email info@irisproject.org.uk

Classical Schools Conference on Lesbos
2014-06-29 - 2014-07-14 | Unnamed Venue, Lesbos, Greece
Would you like to take part in a two-week summer camp in all things classical on the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos?
Running from June 29th to July 13th 2014, this course is being organised by Andrea Portante for selected students of licei classici in Italy (high schools with a certain focus on Classics and classical languages, philosophy, and the like). The course is run in conjunction with http://www.hyphenology.com.
Andrea would like to get in touch with teachers, professors, graduate students, PhD candidates, who might be interested in preparing and teaching a course/worshop. The topics, within the general theme of classics, are open. Proposals are welcome, based on the interests and passions of the teacher. Favourable are those which have a cross-discipline approach. The important thing, both for the subject AND the teacher is the ability to stimulate interest and passion.
The standard deal is for the teacher to teach ten 90-minute classes and be available for general supervision for an additional hour or two each day. In turn, we provide air ticket and hospitality for the whole period.
For more information, please contact Andrea Portante (a.portante@gmail.com, +39 335 5994204).

The Comedy of Aristophanes
2014-06-27 - 2014-06-30 | Madingley Hall, Cambridge, CB23 8AQ, United Kingdom
The comedy of Aristophanes – a weekend course from 27–29 June
The Greeks invented comedy as well as tragedy, and we hope, in a rambunctious, joke-packed weekend, to demonstrate how, in the 5th century BC, Aristophanes created the hilarious template for the European comic theatre. Students will bring to life splendid scenes from his Wasps, Women at the Thesmophoria and Frogs. A Saturday-night enactment of a notorious (but sex-free) scene from Lysistrata should set pulses racing.
Visit www.ice.cam.ac.uk/aristophanes
Our weekend courses begin with dinner on Friday and end after lunch the following Sunday. Meals from Madingley Hall’s award-winning kitchen are included in the course fee, which is £240. However, teachers from state-funded schools may be eligible for a £100 bursary, courtesy of Cambridge University Press, which will reduce the price to £140.
Bed and breakfast at Madingley Hall is available for course weekends for an additional £110, or £90 per person for two people sharing.
Bookings can be made online, by emailing admissions@ice.cam.ac.uk or by calling 01223 746262.

Conference on AS Greek and Latin texts for teachers
2014-06-27 - 2014-06-28 | Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2HT, United Kingdom
Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood is hosting a conference for Classics teachers, based around the new AS texts, on Friday 27 June. The speakers will be:

Dr Jonathan Prag (Fellow of Merton College, Oxford) on Cicero’s de Imperio
Prof. Alison Sharrock (Professor of Latin, Manchester) on Ovid’s Metamorphoses 3
Prof. Chris Carey (Professor of Greek, UCL) on Lysias
Dr Adrian Kelly (Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford) on Iliad 22

There will be no charge for the day, and lunch will be provided. Please email Philip Harrison, Head of Classics, at pharrison@mtsn.org.uk if you would like to attend.
Merchant Taylors’ School is on the Metropolitan Line (Moor Park Station, 30 mins from Baker Street), and is 15 minutes from the M25 and 15 minutes from the M1. More details are available at www.mtsn.org.uk.

Study Day for Teachers on AS Latin Set Texts: 24th June 2014
2014-06-24 - 2014-06-25 | St Helen and St Katharine School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
The day will begin at 10.00am with a session on Ovid Metamorphoses 3 given by Dr Matthew Robinson and Dr Joy Littlewood, with a break for coffee in the middle. After lunch at 12.30, we will recommence at 13.15 with a session on Cicero’s De Imperio, given by Dr Jonathan Prag and Dr Andrew Sillett. This session will also include a short break, and will conclude at about 15.30.

The day will provide an opportunity to study the texts in some detail, and hear about some of the latest research that will be relevant to our teaching. The intention is that the day will be seminar like, so that speakers have asked that we bring texts and (ideally) come with our own ideas on them.

The cost of the day will be £20 which will cover the cost of lunch. Parking will be available, but further details will be given to those who book places.

If you would like to book a place (places will be limited to 30), please follow the link below.

http://www.shsk.org.uk/Home/Book-Event.aspx?ID=478&ReturnURL=Main-event-booking.aspx

Please email David Hodgkinson, Head of Classiscs at School of St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon, for further information (email: dhodgkinson@shsk.org.uk).

I hope that you will be able to join us, and look forward to meeting you again. Should there be any questions, please do email me.

Bologna University Greek and Latin Summer School (23rd June – 11th July 2014)
2014-06-23 - 2014-07-12 | University of Bologna, Via Zamboni, 32 40126, Bologna, Italy
Bologna University Greek and Latin Summer School (23rd June – 11th July 2014)
The Department of Classics and Italian studies (http://www.ficlit.unibo.it) of University of Bologna offers an intensive three week Greek and Latin SummerSchool.
The school offers courses in Latin (beginners and intermediate) and in Greek (beginners) and the possibility of combining two courses (Latin & Greek) at a special rate.
The courses will be held in Bologna from 23rd June to 11th July 2014 and are open to students (undergraduate and post-graduate) and non-students alike. Participants must be aged 18 or over.
The teaching will be focused mainly on Greek and/or Latin language with additional classes on Classical literature; further classes will touch on moments of classical history and history of art, supplemented by visits to museums and archaeological sites (in Bologna and Rome).
All teaching and activities will be in English.
For further information and application forms please visit:
http://www.ficlit.unibo.it/dipartimento/summer-school
E-mail: diri_school.latin@unibo.it

Get Ahead for A2: Classics, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History
2014-06-23 - 2014-06-24 | UCL Academy, United Kingdom
Preparing for AS/A Level qualifications in Classics, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History? This study afternoon is for students and teachers and will feature talks covering a number of the topics included in the current curriculum (see below).
Date: Monday 23 June
Time: 1.45-4.30pm
Place: UCL Academy
There is no charge for attendance: for more information please contact ca.swlondon@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can register and book your places by going to the eventbrite page: click here.

Programme for the afternoon:
1.45-2pm: Registration
Option 1: Augustan Rome and the Aeneid
2.00-2.40pm – Dr Charlotte Behr (Roehampton): Augustus: Heir, Triumvir, Princeps
2.40-3.20pm – Dr Kathryn Tempest (Roehampton): Virgil’s Aeneid and the Story of Aeneas
3.20-4.00pm – Prof. Gesine Manuwald (UCL): Jupiter’s Plans in Virgil’s Aeneid and Other Roman Epics
or
Option 2: Greek Art, Literature & Drama
2.00-2.40pm – Dr Antony Makrinos (UCL): The Gods in Homeric Epic
2.40-3.20pm – Dr Sonya Nevin (Roehampton): Animation and Ancient Vases
3.20-4.00pm – Dr Rosie Wyles (KCL) What’s Comic about Tragedy?
4.00-4.30pm: Break and Close (Refreshments will be served)

This event is hosted by the Roehampton & South West London Branch of the Classical Association, in conjunction with the UCL Academy.
