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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Had a great meeting today w/ a colleague at @portobellohs.bsky.social We talked all things Classical Studies: great work already happening, and plenty future potential. This visit was doubly special as Porty is my alma mater! The 'new' building is a real glow up from the 'Tower Block!'

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Sharing Access to Classics Scheme represents (to my knowledge) one of the only schemes of its type, to bring together state and independent schools to provide a measure of equity in access to a subject without expactation of payment.

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Ancient Voices is one of my proudest achievements as a CAS officer. It's been amazing to see classicists all over the world engage with us and (digitally) converge in Scotland. We hoped we would identify pockets of local learners here in our first iteration, but the global reach has been astounding!

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Great to see St Ambrose HS getting recognition, in the Scotland on Sunday, no less! It has been a privilege to help Emma navigate the path to GTCS accreditation in Classical Studies. Her success has been fantastic to see, and it's nice to see a Classics good news story making the national press!

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Busy day of work around childcare, w/ a visit to Frogston PS in south Edinburgh to chat with the SLT about possible ancient offerings for pupils! Rounded off with a Curriculum Imorovement Cycle meeting hosted by @EducationScot, where I'm consulting as a 'Critical Friend' of Classical Language.

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Papers done and packing almost complete for #CA2025. Might be packing a couple ancient-themed games in case any delegates find themselves at a loose end on Friday night! Counts as work, right?! 🤣 (And yes, I'm aware of the Greek script being butchered on the 'Elysium' box!)

Two boxed boardgames on a wooden surface: Elysium and Tigris & Euphrates.

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Had a great time at the @royalarmouries.bsky.social celebrating the @classicsforall.bsky.social 2025 Impact Awards. Hearing stories of inspirational teachers all over the UK is so heartwarming! Huge congratulations to Emma Noble from St Ambrose High, for winning the Scottish regional network award!

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Took possession today of some old ledgers relating to the @cascotland.bsky.social. For being books of lists & payments, they're really beautiful (some v. elegant penmanship!) It has also been interesting seeing the health of national membership of the CAS over 100 yrs ago.

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I've received many enquiries from interested students around the world, which is brilliant. In order for this programme to run, however, our classes must be at a sufficient level to pay our expert tutors fairly. I hope anyone who is still thinking about enrolling will join us!

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Really happy to see AV2025 open! CAS is a small operation, and it's a lot of admin on top of my other jobs: there's always a bit of stress getting the moving parts together. This is always offset, though, by getting to work with amazing tutors, and seeing students enjoy our courses.

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 26/02/2025

‘More than ever, history and historians need a collaborative and co-ordinated approach' bit.ly/4iddCU8 In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK. #skystorians

Opening text of a joint statement from the Historical Association, Institute of Historical Research, History UK and Royal Historical Society entitled 'More than ever, history and historians need an collaborative and co-ordinated approach, a statement.' Published on 26 February 2025.

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I'm pleased to have played a role in bringing together a scheme which brings together the facilities of independent & higher education institutions, in the service of state school pupils nationwide. In light of dwindling numbers of Latinists in Scotland, in particular, this is a valuable scheme.

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Alex Imrie @aleximrie.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

It was lovely to take part in the PTOGM project!

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Council of University Classical Departments @cucd.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Please sign and share widely! After the devastating news about the planned cuts at Cardiff, the students have got the ball rolling to save their Ancient History programme. It is a very fine department: student numbers are strong, the staff team is fantastic. There is no rationale. chng.it/G5SMYxNbMQ

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