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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 22h

We're looking forward to meeting you at our Open Days on 3 and 17 October! Drop by Michael Sadler LG.10 between 09.00 and 15.30 to chat to our students and staff, and we have talks at 10.00 and 13.00 in Baines Wing Seminar Room 4.12. www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduat... www.leeds.ac.uk/campusmap

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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

If you're thinking about studying at Leeds, Open Days are a great way to learn more about student life. Book your place at our next Open Days on Saturday 3 and 17 October to: 🏫 Tour campus 🗺️ Explore the city 📚 Attend subject talks 🗣️ Chat with current students and staff bit.ly/4xnZz6i

Visitors attend the Open Day on campus in front of Baines Wing. A student ambassador in a red hoodie is gesturing while talking.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Announcing our first research seminar of 2026-27! Prof. Matthew Leigh: 'Passing through Oricum - Trade Routes and Culture Routes in Horace, Propertius, and Others', 1 October, 14.00-16.00 UK Time, on campus and online. Please see the thread for details! www.classics.ox.ac.uk/people/profe...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's Welcome Week in Leeds and we can't wait to meet our new students over the next few days, and to welcome back our returning students too! We're especially excited about the start of our *new MA* in Classics and Ancient History! For more details, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...

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Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds

The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.

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Dr Henry Clarke @henryhbclarke.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Fantastic day yesterday celebrating the graduation of our Classics and Ancient History students @leedsclassics.bsky.social! Here I am with the brilliant Dr Giacomo Savani - we also managed to spend some time yesterday planning our Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy research event for Spring 2027

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Flora 🏺 Ancient History Art @flaroh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Fellow ancient history artists look at this!! Fully funded artist oppurtunity working with North East archives about Hadrians Wall, hosted by @vindolandatrust.bsky.social 🏛️🌿 If I didn’t already work at an archive three days a week I’d be all over this www.vindolanda.com/2027-artist-...

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Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I’m delighted to present a paper on Donatus and stasis theory today, in honour of our much missed colleagues Malcolm Heath and Robert Maltby

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Also today, Leeds' Dr @henryhbclarke.bsky.social and Dr Giacomo Savani are in Aarhus for the Roman Archaeology / Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference. Henry and Giacomo have co-organised a panel on 'Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy' For more information: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractrac-2026/

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RAC/TRAC 2026 « Roman Archaeology Conference

Roman Archaeology Conference

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today marks the start of ‘Rhetoric, Drama and Their Critics’, a two-day symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath, late emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds. View the symposium's programme: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Later this week we'll be gathering for ‘Rhetoric, Drama and Their Critics’, a two-day symposium in memory of our much missed colleague Profressor Malcolm Heath. View the programme: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re... Read Professor Stafford's tribute to Malcolm: secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar...

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Rhetoric, drama and their critics: celebrating the work of Malcolm Heath

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Looking for a Masters degree in Classics and/or Ancient History? Look no further: our new MA in Classics and Ancient History launches in September 2026! For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...

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Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds

The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Next Thursday-Friday (21-22 May) we're hosting "Rhetoric, drama and their critics: a symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath", our much-missed Classics colleague. Register for the final few places here: store.leeds.ac.uk/product-cata... Full programme: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/directories1...

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Rhetoric, Drama and their Critics: A Symposium in Memory of Malcolm Heath, Late Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds | University of Leeds

Thursday 21st to Friday 22nd May 2026 The symposium is a celebration of the contribution to Classics of Professor Malcolm Heath.  All activities (apa

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Join the Leeds Classical Association for an event at Holmfirth High on 1 July: 🏺Jennifer Saint to talk about her new book 'This Immortal Heart' 🏛️ Emily Hauser to give a talk 🏺 Leeds' Dr Gartland and Prof. Stafford to discuss Homer's Odyssey 🏛️ Email c.davenport-jones@holmfirthhigh.co.uk to register

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📣 'Rhetoric, drama and their critics: a symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath, late emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds', 21-22 May 2026 - registration now open! Register here: store.leeds.ac.uk/product-cata... For more information: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📣 'Rhetoric, drama and their critics: a symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath, late emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds' - register now to avoid disappointment! Register here: store.leeds.ac.uk/product-cata... For more information: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...

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Rhetoric, Drama and their Critics: A Symposium in Memory of Malcolm Heath, Late Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds | University of Leeds

Thursday 21st to Friday 22nd May 2026 The symposium is a celebration of the contribution to Classics of Professor Malcolm Heath.  All activities (apa

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Prof. Tougher's joint Classics - @leedsims.bsky.social public lecture on eunuchs in Constantinople

Photo of Prof. Shaun Tougher giving his lecture, with a slide projected behind him showing a work of art depicting Leo VI

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

For the 4th annual Classics- @leedsims.bsky.social joint event, we're very excited to welcome Prof. Shaun Tougher (Cardiff) to give a public (hybrid) lecture next week: 'Sex and the City: the Eunuchs of Constantinople'. Details in the quoted tweet. #ancientbluesky #classicsbluesky #blueskyclassics

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

TODAY - our next research seminar with Dr Stuart McKie on "Curse tablets and demons: a sense of the weird". All welcome! Please see thread below for further details, online joining instructions and in person venue.

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Institute for Medieval Studies Leeds @leedsims.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Leeds IMS and @leedsclassics.bsky.social welcome Shaun Tougher for a public lecture: Sex and the City: the Eunuchs of Constantinople. Thursday 26 March at 5.30 pm. Hybrid. All welcome. To attend online register at forms.office.com/e/CcFcJyAnTZ #medievalsky #constantinople #byzantium #eastrome

modern mosaic from Westminster Cathedral London showing the city of Constantinople. Hagia Sofia in middle and harbour in foreground. Lot sof blue and gold @Shaun Tougher

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Dr Stuart McKie on "Curse tablets and demons: a sense of the weird" - join us for our next research seminar on Thursday 19 March 2026, 17:15-18:30 UK time. All very welcome to attend in person or online! Joining instructions and in person venue in the thread!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Not to be missed - our next research seminar with Prof. Anna Foka on “Reimagining Pausanias: Digital Methodologies for Ancient Cultural Geographies”, 12 March 2026 17:15-18:30 UK time, online only. All welcome!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

TODAY: research seminar with Dr David Tandy on ‘Stumbling toward some new answers to old questions about Hesiod’, from 17:15 UK time online and on campus. All very welcome to attend!

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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Discover your next steps to postgraduate study at our Masters Discovery Fair on Wednesday 11 March: 🧑‍💼 Explore career support and opportunities 💰 Get funding advice 💬 Speak to academic staff 🏙️ Learn about life as a postgraduate student at Leeds Find out more 👇 bit.ly/4s6w5GX

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Prof. Anna Foka on “Reimagining Pausanias: Digital Methodologies for Ancient Cultural Geographies”, 12 March, 17:15-18:30 UK time, online only research seminar. All welcome to attend! Joining instructions in the thread. For more on the Digital Periegesis project: nodegoat.abm.uu.se/viewer.p/5/4...

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Pausanias | Public Interface | nodegoat

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Thursday: our next research seminar with Dr David Tandy on ‘Stumbling toward some new answers to old questions about Hesiod’, 5 March from 17:15 UK time online and on campus. All very welcome to attend! Online joining instructions in the thread below. On campus venue: Michael Sadler 1.01.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Entries close soon for 'Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026' for Key Stage 3 students. This is a FREE outreach competition, which has run for over 70 years at Leeds! Entries close on 2 March. Find more information on the competition website: accessandoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/arts-and-hum...

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Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Access and Outreach at Leeds

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Today: Our next research seminar (online only) with Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, Institute of Classical Studies) on “Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives, and the Case of Mime" - please see below for details!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

📣Registration now open for 'Rhetoric, drama and their critics: a symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath'! Please register via the University of Leeds Store page: store.leeds.ac.uk/product-cata... For more information, please visit the conference webpage: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...

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Rhetoric, Drama and their Critics: A Symposium in Memory of Malcolm Heath, Late Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds | University of Leeds

Thursday 21st to Friday 22nd May 2026 The symposium is a celebration of the contribution to Classics of Professor Malcolm Heath.  All activities (apa

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our next seminar will be led by Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, Institute of Classical Studies) on “Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives, and the Case of Mime". Join us on 26 February from 17:15 UK time online via Teams. All are welcome! Teams hyperlink below.

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Sara De Martin - Profile on Academia.edu

Personal website: https://sites.google.com/view/sara-de-martin

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Today at 17:15 UK time: Travanti Tate on "Plato as Sociologist: eros and philia in the Symposium." Please see the thread below for details, including how to join online

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Check out this piece co-written by Dr Samuel Gartland on 'The Trouble with Aristophanes' for the Antigone Journal: antigonejournal.com/2026/02/trou...

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The Trouble with Aristophanes

SAMUEL GARTLAND & CONSTANZE GÜTHENKE Can we laugh like the Greeks?

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today we remember our former colleague Emeritus Professor Robert Maltby whose funeral takes place this afternoon at Faversham and Mid-Kent Crematorium. secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar... Photos of the Parkinson Building flag flying at half mast kindly provided by Dr Katherine Backler

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Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts @elliemackinroberts.net · 10/02/2026

I've just updated my 'Complete Guide to Essays in Ancient Greek Studies' for my @leedsclassics.bsky.social Greek Art and Society students, so I thought it was a good time to share it more widely! Please feel free to use or adapt it if you need to! #ClassicsBluesky 🏺

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Essay Writing

I've just updated my 'Complete guide' (though please note, the name is somewhat misleading, it is not - in fact - complete!) to essay writing in Ancient Greek studies for my current 'Greek Art and...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Join us for our first research seminar of 2026 with Travanti Tate on "Plato as Sociologist: eros and philia in the Symposium." Thursday 19 February 17:15 UK time in-person in Michael Sadler 1.01, and online via Teams (link in thread). All are very welcome to attend!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A tribute to Emeritus Professor Robert Maltby by Emma Stafford, Professor of Greek Culture: secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar...

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Emeritus Professor Robert Maltby | Governance and Compliance

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The funeral for our former colleague Professor Robert Maltby will take place at 14.30 on Thursday 12 February at Faversham and Mid-Kent Crematorium (ME13 9HY). For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed: watch.obitus.com Username: boca7967 Password: 596427

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Our 'Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026' is still open for Key Stage 3 students to enter! Entries will close on 2nd March 2026. artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...

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Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We were deeply saddened to learn that our former colleague Robert Maltby died last week. Having taught at Leeds since 1989, Robert was Professor of Latin Philology by the time he took early retirement in 2013 and though he moved away from Leeds, he stayed in touch.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Prof. Stafford has been to the West End again! This piece on the new Paddington musical came out in The Conversation yesterday. You can also read a longer version, with more pictures, on the CAWCRS research blog (leedscawcrs.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/t...). theconversation.com/paddington-t...

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The hero with the hard stare: Paddington the Musical

This is a longer version of the review Paddington The Musical: why the little bear from Peru is a hero in a very classical sense published today in The Conversation. Paddington (James Hameed and A…

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Our research seminars will resume in Semester 2. See thread below for a sneak peak of the schedule... 19 Feb.: Travanti Tate (Leeds PhD Candidate) - title TBC 26 Feb.: Dr Sara De Martin (Université de Lille, ICS). "Maxims and the Masses in the Empire: Some Intellectual Perspectives." [online]

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Looking for an MA in Classics and Ancient History? Look no further! We are very excited about the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, now open for applications for a September 2026 start. For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...

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Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds

The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We're delighted to be welcoming back our former colleague Dr Emilio Zucchetti today for our final research seminar of 2025! All very welcome to attend in person or online - full details below...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The JACT Latin Summer School 2026 (Harrogate, 19 July - 1 August) is open for applications from anyone interested in starting or improving their Latin. Leeds students have thoroughly enjoyed the experience in previous years! For more information and to apply: www.latincamp.co.uk

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our final Centre for Ancient World & Classical Reception Studies seminar of 2025 is this Thursday! All very welcome to attend in person or online. Details below.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

For our next seminar Dr Emilio Zucchetti (Royal Holloway) will speak to us on "‘As Gramsci Said’: Latin, Hegemony, and the Politics of Classical Education in Contemporary Italy." Thurs 4 December, 17:15-18:30 UK time, in-person in Michael Sadler 1.01, and online via Teams. All welcome to attend!

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Prof. Owen Hodkinson (he/him) @owenhodkinson.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

A blog post by my excellent PhD supervisee @irvlewis.bsky.social!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026 has officially opened! Entries close on 2 March 2026. This is a FREE outreach competition aimed at Key Stage 3 students, which has run for over 70 years at Leeds! Find more information on the competition website: artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...

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Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Next week, PGR Shakeel Ahmed will be in Verona giving a paper on 'Mr Inferior: “What’s a big deal if they call you faggot?” Do the fictitious, bold, and unashamed characters and vulgar language of Old Comedy offer a glimpse of a queer reality?'. Check out the full conference programme below!

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