Events
View a calendar of upcoming events on classical subjects, from competition deadlines to public lectures and summer schools. Use the three main tabs to browse events hosted by the CA, by our local branches and by external organisers, and then filter using the tabs below. If you would like us to add an event to our calendar, please send details to canews@classicalassociation.org.
Please note that, unless listed under CA Events, any enquiries about the activities featured below should be directed to the organisers of the event and not to the CA itself.
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Prof. Henriette van der Blom...
Become a CA Member to watch this talk Public speaking in the ancient world and today When we think of an ancient orator, we tend to think of the embodiment of the Roman ideal vir...
Dr David Bullen on Reviving...
Become a CA Member to watch this talk Dr David Bullen, our Expert in Residence, is Associate Professor in Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London as well as a theatre director,...
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Summer school
University of Cologne: ‘German for...
‘German for Students of Classical Studies’ at the University of Cologne Applications for the 2026 Cologne summer program “German for students of Classical studies” are being accepted until January 31, 2026. The program will run from June 8 – July 17, 2026. Please find all the relevant information below or check out our website here.... Read more »
Summer school
King’s College London: Ancient Languages...
King’s College London Ancient Languages Summer School 2026 Intensive courses in Ancient Greek Intensive courses in Latin 29 June – 7 August 2026 King’s College London offers two six-week courses (29 June – 7 August 2026) in Ancient Greek and Latin. These courses offer students who have not previously had the opportunity to study Greek... Read more »
Short course
British School at Rome: 8th...
8th Postgraduate Course in Epigraphy at the British School at Rome 1st- 11th July 2026 Based at the British School at Rome, this taught course offers a nine-day introduction to the scholarship, publication and display of epigraphic materials from a variety of approaches. Intended for postgraduate scholars of ancient history, archaeology, classics, and museum studies,... Read more »
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Summer School in Ancient Philosophy...
UCL Summer School in Ancient Philosophy 2026 6 – 10 July 2026 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... Read more »
Competition
2026 Gladstone Memorial Essay Prizes
Through the generosity of the Gladstone Memorial Trust Omnibus is again in 2026 able to offer prizes for excellent essays on classical themes. The competition is open to anyone under 19 and still in full-time pre-university education. Entries must contain a statement from a teacher, containing the teacher’s e-mail address, confirming that this is the... Read more »
Competition
2026 Omnibus Sam Hood Translation...
Omnibus now invites entries (just one per person!) for the 2026 Sam Hood Translation Prize. The judges are keen to encourage elegant and stylish creative translations from Greek and Latin prose and verse. Try your hand at translating any one of the following passages (verse passages may be translated into either verse or prose, as... Read more »
Short course
Hellenic & Roman Societies online...
Hellenic & Roman Societies online course: Christopher Tanfield on ‘Virgil’s Aeneid’ Registration is now open via this link. Wednesday 17, 24 June, 1, 8 and 15 July, 6-7.30pm (UK time) Watch the sessions live, or catch up by watching the recordings later at your own convenience. Virgil’s Aeneid, for centuries mostly viewed as an unequivocal endorsement of... Read more »
Summer school
London Summer School in Classics...
University College London: London Summer School in Classics 2026 14-23 July 2026 In person at UCL and online Applications are now open via this link. 1976-2026 This year marks the 50th anniversary since the foundation of the London Summer School in Classics. There will be a special lecture and a tea and cake party at... Read more »
Short course
Hellenic & Roman Societies online...
Hellenic & Roman Societies online course: Christopher Tanfield on ‘Virgil’s Aeneid’ Registration is now open via this link. Wednesday 17, 24 June, 1, 8 and 15 July, 6-7.30pm (UK time) Watch the sessions live, or catch up by watching the recordings later at your own convenience. Virgil’s Aeneid, for centuries mostly viewed as an unequivocal endorsement of... Read more »
Summer school
JACT Latin Summer School 2026
JACT Latin Summer School 2026 Sunday 19th July – Saturday 1st August Harrogate Ladies’ College, Yorkshire Latin Camp brings together over 150 people of all ages, to share in the joy of learning Latin, reading its literature and exploring the magic of the Roman world. We are based in the beautiful British spa-town of Harrogate but we... Read more »
Summer school
Summer School ERGA in Ancient...
Summer School ERGA in Ancient Greek Scholarship, 20-24 July 2026, Hamburg This year’s Summer School in Ancient Greek Scholarship “ERGA. La letteratura erudita nella Grecia antica. Esegesi, lessicografia, grammatica” (4th edition) will take place in Hamburg, Germany, from July 20th to 24th, 2026. The teaching language will be English. The summer school offers course-work consisting of... Read more »
Summer school
Belfast Summer School in Classics...
The Belfast Summer School is open for enrolment. Participants over the age of 14 can join us for one, two, or three weeks, in-person in Belfast or online from wherever you are in the world. This year we are offering classes in Ancient Greek and Latin for a range of abilities, as well as an online... Read more »
Summer school
Trinity College Dublin: International Byzantine...
International Byzantine Greek Summer School 2026 A few places are still available at all levels in this year’s International Byzantine Greek Summer School, directed by Anthony Hirst and hosted online by Trinity College Dublin. To secure your place, please download the application form at www.tcd.ie/Classics/byzantine. Course details: Level 1 Beginners: 20–31 July 2026 Level 2/2.5 Intermediate: 3-14 August 2026 Level 3 Advanced... Read more »
Conference/Workshop
‘Poverty Dynamics in the Long...
‘Poverty Dynamics in the Long Late Antiquity, AD 300-800’ School of Classics, St Andrews 22 and 23 July 2026 Poverty was a defining element in late antique and early medieval societies, shaping economic structures, social relations, cultural values, and political hierarchies. This two-day conference will analyse the dynamics of poverty from an interdisciplinary perspective,... Read more »
Summer school
The Latin Programme Summer School...
The Latin Programme Summer School 2026: journeying 22 – 24 July 2026, 10.00am – 2.00pm Argyle Primary School, Tonbridge Street, London, WC1H 9EG THE THEME: JOURNEYING Participants will explore the stories of the ancient world through a programme of creative and imaginative workshops. No prior knowledge of Latin or Classics is required! THE FORMAT... Read more »
Summer school
JACT Durham Greek & Latin...
JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School 25 July – 1 August 2026 St John’s College, Durham Registration is open until 20 May 2026. See here for information. This year’s programme offers: Six levels of tuition in Latin and/or Ancient Greek, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. A brand new Classical Civilisation course: Women: The... Read more »
Summer school
JACT Greek Summer School 2026
The 58th JACT Greek Summer School Sunday 26th July – Saturday 8th August, 2026 Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, Dorset Courses in Ancient Greek for all levels from complete beginners to advanced. Further details are available here. Applications are now open and places are not offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply by 31st March... Read more »
Summer school
ARLT Summer School 2026
ARLT Summer School 2026 Directed by Jessica Dixon and Joanna Johnson 27 – 30 July 2026 Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire The ARLT Summer School for Classics teachers is a residential CPD course and networking event that brings together teachers at all stages of their careers. Every year, practising teachers, PGCE students, prospective teachers, and... Read more »
Summer school
UCL: Summer School in Homer...
Applications are now open for the Summer School in Homer 2026 (onsite and online) which will take place from Monday 27 July – to Friday 31 July 2026 at UCL. We will be offering the following classes: – Homeric Greek (all levels: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) – Homer in Translation – Hittite – Homeric Papyri – Comparative Literature and Homer – Ancient Philosophy and Homer – Gender... Read more »
Summer school
East London Classics Summer School:...
East London Classics Summer School 5-day Latin Summer School 2026 Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026 GCSE Latin intensive course in language skills over 5 days to any student who, having completed 1, 2 or 3 years of study, is preparing for the GCSE level qualification or equivalent. We would expect candidates to have... Read more »
Summer school
The 49th Latin and Palaeography...
The 49th Latin and Palaeography Summer School 27-31 July 2026 The School, formerly the Keele Latin and Palaeography Summer School, returns for its 49th year. In 2025 The Ranulf Higden Society took over the organisation of the Latin and Palaeography Summer School following Keele University’s withdrawal. In 2025 the school was held entirely online, and... Read more »