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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tomorrow: 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.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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

Centre for Ancient World and Classical Reception Studies webpage: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/447... Join our mailing list! Click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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

Join online via this link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3839606... By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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

On campus venue: Michael Sadler Seminar room 1.01. (Accessibility Guide: www.accessable.co.uk/university-o...). Online via Teams (link below). Please note: though the room is booked from 14:00, this talk is scheduled to start at 14:30.

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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

Course highlights include: * Research-led teaching in a distinctive regional setting * Access to rare and valuable materials * Flexible, interdisciplinary study * Supportive, research-active staff community * Industry work experience opportunities 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 · 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

PGR students / ECR colleagues looking to apply for any remaining bursaries: please email at MFHSymposium@leeds.ac.uk *before* registering. There is an option for 'virtual registration', allowing for online participation in the academic sessions.

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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

With thanks to @hellenicsociety.bsky.social for funding this year's event. For details of in-person venue please contact o.d.hodkinson@leeds.ac.uk

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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

Centre for Ancient World and Classical Reception Studies webpage: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/447... Join our mailing list! Click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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

On campus venue: Michael Sadler Seminar room 1.01. Join online: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at: hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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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

Students walk down the steps by the Edward Boyle Library on the University of Leeds campus

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

Centre for Ancient World and Classical Reception Studies webpage: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/447... Join our mailing list! Click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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

Join online: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at: hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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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

Centre for Ancient World and Classical Reception Studies webpage: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/447... Join our mailing list! Click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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

Join online here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at: hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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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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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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