Community Classics
The Cambridge Greek Academy
By Steven Hunt A Family of Learners The Cambridge Greek Academy is not just about learning ancient Greek: it is about building friendships, sharing experiences and discovering the joy of learning about the ancient world together. On Saturday 29th November, Charlotte Cane, MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, came to visit to see for herself… Read more »
A Celebration of Classics
Classical Association member, Margaret Thorpe, formerly Principal Examiner for Latin at WJEC, has shared why Classics is important to her, as part of our #CelebratingClassics Campaign. Now retired, Margaret enjoys reading Latin Literature with a group of adults at Shrewsbury Museum and Art gallery. The Classics have enriched my life beyond measure. Not only have they given me… Read more »
From Aristotle’s Seminar Room to Hollywood
Our Honorary President for 2024-25, Professor Stephen Halliwell, shares his thoughts on why Classics is important and reveals his own journey to discover the ancient world, as part of our #CelebratingClassics campaign. Become a Member to listen to Stephen’s Presidential Address. “This is the unfinished story of Classics itself, and the vital mission of the Classical Association is to enable… Read more »
Anika’s Classical Journey
How I got into Classics (and why you should too!) This post, posted on her Coffee & Classics blog, explores Anika Murali’s journey to discover the ancient world, as part of our #CelebratingClassics campaign. My entry into the Classical world was pretty unconventional. It all started with a TV series: Downton Abbey. The period drama follows the lives of the… Read more »
Classics Education in Northern Ireland
Classics Education in Northern Ireland by Helen McVeigh Northern Ireland sits in a rather isolated position: not only geographically but also academically. It has been 23 years since I began my masters degree at Queen’s University Belfast. The 2002-03 academic year welcomed the last intake of Classics students. It has been even longer still since… Read more »
My Life and Classics
My Life and Classics: Two Perspectives Two of our CA Members with very different jobs – an actor and a business analyst – are united by their love for ancient storytelling and how Classics infuses their working lives… “Classics has helped me develop an understanding of storytelling and of critical thinking that I deploy in… Read more »
Classics Celebration Day
Head of Classics, Saziye Ahmet, recaps the Classics Celebration Day held at Kelmscott Secondary School, which was proudly sponsored by the CA.
Classics Beyond Borders
Classics Beyond Borders This Summer, the Classical Association of Ghana hosted the 2024 Classics Beyond Borders conference, which was supported by the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge, the University of Toronto and the Loeb Foundation. Dr Frisbee Sheffield reports on the Conference’s success and wide reach: This was the largest such conference ever… Read more »
Croeso i Gaerdydd: Classics past, present and future
Croeso i Gaerdydd: Classics past, present and future Thanks to the vision of Danny Pucknell (Cardiff and Vale College), Laurence Totelin and Maria Fragoulaki (both School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University), former and current classicists came together in the lovely surroundings of Cardiff and Vale College this December. We were warmly welcomed by… Read more »
A brand new branch!
A brand new branch! AUTHOR: Graham Barrett READ TIME: 10 MINS On 11 May 2023 the Classical Studies programme at the University of Lincoln was delighted to host Professor Thomas Harrison, recently appointed Keeper of the Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum. Tom’s riveting presentation – on his vision of the past, present, and future… Read more »
The Interwoven Roots of Plants and Greek Myths
The Interwoven Roots of Plants and Greek Myths AUTHOR: Dr Lorna Robinson Like many other people, the not-too-distant lockdowns created a space and stillness in my life which nature began to fill. From starting to recognise more of the little birds that visited our garden, to taking joy out of the vibrant orange and purple colours… Read more »