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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Continuing our Aristotelian panel, next is Prof. Dana Munteanu (Ohio) on 'Tragedies and the polis in Aristotle’s Rhetoric'.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We begin with Prof. Edith Hall (Durham) speaking on 'Aristotle's Theatres of the Mind'.

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

Finally for today @reginemay.bsky.social taking up the challenge of our other late colleague Robert Maltby's abstract submitted for this conference before his passing earlier this year. Regine develops this into her own paper in a great tribute to both Malcolm and Robert.

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

We're now hearing from another Leeds PhD alumnus, Andreas Gavrielatos (Reading), who was supervised by the late Prof. Robert Maltby here but paid a warm tribute to Malcolm's guidance during his studies and beyond.

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

Another former Leeds colleague of Malcolm's, Prof. Douglas Cairns (Edinburgh): another great tribute to Malcolm's work on Greek tragedy, as well as to his fondly-remembered wit!

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

Fittingly now a paper by the last student to finish a PhD under Malcolm's supervision, Timothy McConnell.

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

Prof. emeritus Michael Lloyd (Dublin) speaking about 'Rhetoric and relevance in Euripides’ agon scenes', with frequent reference again to The Poetics of Greek Tragedy.

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

Edmund Stewart (Nottingham), a former colleague of Malcolm's at Leeds, giving a splendid paper directly responding to Malcolm's renowned book The Poetics of Greek Tragedy (1987) and to its contemporary critics.

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

Kicking off the symposium with warm welcoming addresses featuring fond memories of Malcolm by Head of School Prof. Emma Cayley and Prof. of Greek Culture Emma Stafford.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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 · 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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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Shakeel Ahmed, one of our postgraduate researchers, has just completed a Turing Scheme placement in Athens. Shakeel was supervised there by Professor R. Hatzilambrou of Athens University working on the final chapter of his PhD thesis (1/2)

Prof R. Hatzilambrou and Shakeel at a restaurant near the Athens Olympic Village

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Prof. Stafford has just been to a preview of the new Disney Hercules musical, which is officially opening next week at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane! Watch this space for further reflections in up-coming reviews in The Conversation and on local radio...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Our fabulous student ambassadors have had a busy Friday-Saturday helping out with our June Open Days. Thanks very much to them, and to the Classics staff involved, for promoting our courses so effectively!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

"Apuleius in European Literature: Cupid and Psyche since 1650" edited by Stephen Harrison and our very own Regine May - now available at a special price with this discount code: AAFLYG6! global.oup.com/academic/pro...

Poster for the edited volume "Apuleius in European Literature" with a discount code (included in the main post) for use with Oxford University Press.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Leeds Classical Association Relaunch, Tues. 6 May, 17.30-19.30, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, University of Leeds We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The University flag is flying at half mast in honour of our much missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, whose funeral takes place at 1pm today in St Michael's Church, Headingley. May the earth lie lightly on him 😥 secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The funeral of our much missed colleague Professor Malcolm Heath will take place this Friday (11 April) at 13.00 in St. Michael’s Church Headingley. There will be refreshments in the church afterwards: please let us know if you plan to come (RSVP to P.M.White@leeds.ac.uk).

Photograph of Prof. Malcolm Heath sitting at his desk in his office at the University of Leeds.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Leeds Classics is deeply sad to learn that our colleague Malcolm Heath died peacefully yesterday. Since his retirement in 2022 he had unfortunately been in ill health, but he was well supported by friends and family, and when colleagues from the department visited in November he was in good spirits.

Photo of Professor Malcolm Heath at his desk at the University of Leeds

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