Natalie Haynes in conversation with Professor Sarah Churchwell A Thought Out Words Event 8th October A discussion on how the Classics inform modern life. Find out why Julius Caesar died a Freudian death, who coined the phrase 'to paper over the cracks', and who was the world's first Bond villain. Tickets: £5 Student Tickets: Free. … Continue reading "Why Classics Matter | Natalie Haynes and Sarah Churchwell"
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park is hosting a talk by Peter Jones, titled Greeks and Romans: Reaping the Harvest 2013. The talk is aimed at Year 9 students who are considering Latin and Greek at GCSE, and will take place on 10th October, from 5pm to 6pm. The venue is located here (please be aware … Continue reading "‘Greeks and Romans: Reaping the Harvest 2013’, A Talk by Peter Jones for Year 9 Students"
Training days for teachers of Classics In 2013/14 the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Birmingham, will be running a programme of Teacher Subject Days on six Saturdays across the year. This programme is aimed at Trainee teachers of Classics on School Direct, School Direct (salaried), SCITT and Teach First … Continue reading "Training days for teachers of Classics"
Aimed at teachers, language experts, parents of bilingual children and researchers,come to this seminar to understand and discuss the benefits and challenges of bilingualism and how science and scientists can support language learning. DATE: Saturday 12th October 2013 PLACE: Faculty of Classics, Ioannou Centre, 66 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU FREE ENTRY Register via: www.nativescientist.com PROGRAMME: … Continue reading "Native Scientist & Classics: Empowering Bilingualism through Science Outreach"
Booking is now open for the Cambridge Greek Play 2013! Aeschylus Prometheus Bound Frogs Aristophanes 16th-19th October Directed by Helen Eastman School parties warmly welcomed for a brilliant opportunity to see both comedy and tragedy in the original language (with English surtitles). Tickets at £15/20/25 (students £15) from www.cambridgeartstheatre.com. More info at www.cambridgegreekplay.com and at … Continue reading "Cambridge Greek Play: ‘Prometheus Bound’/’Frogs’"
Meet the Author Author Lindsey Davis talks about her work as a historical novelist and passionate campaigning author, writing a series - and convincing readers to accept a new series. Time: 6pm (Doors open at 5.30pm) Date: Monday 21 October 2013 Place: University of Roehampton, Duchesne Building 004 (Map) This event is sponsored by … Continue reading "Meet the Author: Lindsey Davis"
The Faculty of Classics would like to provide a fantastic opportunity for Year 12 students to research, write, present and film short documentaries about ancient artefacts in the Ashmolean Museum. This one-day course, which will take place on Tuesday 29th of October, is absolutely FREE for students. Students will also be given the opportunity to … Continue reading "Oxford Classics Documentary Shorts"
The Festival is back again on 2nd November 2013, with another long list of top names in Classics and classical authorship. Get your tickets fast! All the latest information is on the Heffers Classics website. Speakers and their topics include... Fact Festival Mary Beard – Talk TBC Paul Cartledge – The Oath of Plataea David … Continue reading "The Heffers Classics Festival 2013"
Karl Sydow in association with Natural Perspective, Supporting Wall and Southwark Playhouse presents the world premiere of Our Ajax by Timberlake Wertenbaker 6 November - 30 November 2013 Show Starts 8pm Matinee Starts 3.30pm Price £10 previews | £16 | £14 (conc) Quoting the site... Starring Olivier Award-winner Joe Dixon (The Orphan of Zhao, RSC; The Mummy Returns), … Continue reading "‘Our Ajax’ | World Premiere | Southwark Playhouse"
The LATIN QVARTER continues to offer courses in Latin and Greek to beginners, the more advanced, and specialists. New Testament Greek course Gloucester Cathedral Two-day course: Sat 9th - Sun 10th November 2013, 10.00-17.00 Details and enrolment: http://ancientgreekinbristol.com/hellenistic.html
