Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Crochet amphoras — new additions to my office shelves 000
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Finally 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. 021
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Finally finished my cross stitch of Chatsworth, including the Latin motto #TinyJoys 0102
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I’m delighted to present a paper on Donatus and stasis theory today, in honour of our much missed colleagues Malcolm Heath and Robert Maltby 073
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 15/05/2026They grow up so fast… before we k is it they will be attending Leeds Open Days! 000
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Join 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 021
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 01/05/2026The Leeds University peregrines have three babies! Threefold #TinyJoys 08612
Reposted by Regine MayGurbir Singh @gurbirsingh.bsky.social · 07/04/2026By Friday, 10th April, the #ArtemisII mission should be over, and the four crew members should be back with their families. But what kind of Earth will they be returning to? A short blogpost, in this troubled moment. astrotalkuk.org/are-we-moral...astrotalkuk.orgAre we morally ready to be an interplanetary species? - AstrotalkUKApollo 8’s 1968 mission has been compared to that of Artemis 2. Even though Artemis 2 did not orbit the Moon, whereas Apollo 8 observed the lunar surface during 10 lunar orbits, […] 011
Reposted by Regine MayHetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Please help spread the word on this, especially to those who may be feeling cold winds towards their research. We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche... 1173250
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 15/01/2026New MA in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social - now open for applications for a September 2026 start! For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...courses.leeds.ac.ukClassics and Ancient History MA | University of LeedsThe Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture. 034
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Our '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...artsoutreach.leeds.ac.ukMyths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team 144
Reposted by Regine MayThe Institute of Classical Studies @ics.bsky.social · 13/01/2026How does one actually go about getting their research published in a journal? Which journal is the best fit for your research? Join the ICS' upcoming Researcher Training Event: Publishing your research in Classics and Archaeology journals Weds 21 Jan, 3-5pm Online via zoom shorturl.at/pSUmnics.sas.ac.ukPublishing your research in Classics and Archaeology journalsPlease enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. 0910
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 13/01/2026We 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. 187
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Myths & 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...artsoutreach.leeds.ac.ukMyths and Legends: A Classics Competition | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team 066
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Sunset at Leeds university — such a beautiful place! 010
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 27/10/2025New MA in Classics and Ancient History at Leeds - we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, *now recruiting* for September 2026! For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...courses.leeds.ac.ukClassics and Ancient History MA | University of LeedsThe Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture. 03610
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Call for Papers! Symposium in honour of our much-missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, Leeds, 21-2 May 2026. Paper proposals of no more than 500 words to be sent by 1 December to Prof. Emma Stafford (e.j.stafford@leeds.ac.uk) ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r... fb.me/e/3B3AY9ZZZahc.leeds.ac.ukRhetoric, drama and their critics: celebrating the work of Malcolm Heath 11110
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 04/10/2025It may be stormy but the Leeds Open Day is still on! Chat to our staff and students in Michael Sadler LG 10 throughout the day, and check out our Classics and Ancient History talks at 10.00 in Roger Stevens Building Lecture Theatre 22 and 13.00 in Lecture Theatre 19 www.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/137...leeds.ac.ukUndergraduate Open DaysExplore our campus, talk to staff and students and find out about your subject at our open day. Join us for the day and find out what it means to be Leeds. 075
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 27/05/2025My review of The Human Tragicomedy: The Reception of Apuleius’ Golden Ass in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century, ed. Mateusz Stróżyński, Leiden: Brill, 2024 is now available to view from this link. If you want a downloadable copy, do get in touch. rdcu.be/enQk0 000
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 06/05/2025What a wonderful way to relaunch our local Classical Association branch at Leeds — talk by our new president Jennifer Saint, to a huge audience of school children, teachers, academics and members of the public 031
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 11/04/2025The 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... 1225
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Apply for our Alexander the Great AHRC PhD opportunity with The British Museum: "Disruption and Diversity: Understanding the Impact of Alexander the Great Through the Material Culture of the Hellenistic World." Application Deadline: 17:00 (UK time) 15 May 2025 phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2239...phd.leeds.ac.ukAHRC CDP – Disruption and Diversity: Understanding the Impact of Alexander the Great Through the Material Culture of the Hellenistic WorldProject opportunity - AHRC CDP – Disruption and Diversity: Understanding the Impact of Alexander the Great Through the Material Culture of the Hellenistic World at the University of Leeds 016
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 09/04/2025The 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). 185
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 17/03/2025My talk about the only extant tragicomedy from antiquity 'Should we feel sorry for Alcumena?' on Plautus' Amphitruo at the North Staffordshire Classical Association branch on 20th March at 7.30 will be live streamed here: www.northstaffsca.orgnorthstaffsca.orgNORTH STAFFORDSHIRE BRANCH OF THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION 2024/25 012
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Looking forward to staffing the Leeds Classics Open Day tomorrow. I’ll be giving a taster lecture and looking forward to meeting future students! 010
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Join us next Thursday for an exciting research seminar on ‘Minotaurs, monstering, and the representation of autism in popular culture' with Dr Cora Beth Fraser @corabeth.bsky.social - all welcome! Thursday 6 March, 17.00-18.30 UK time, on campus and online via Teams (joining instructions in thread) 2189
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Work with us! We are looking for a full-time ongoing Lecturer in Ancient History to join our team. Please see the weblink below for details. Deadline for applications is 26 March: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... For any queries, please contact: E.Cayley@leeds.ac.uk and p.m.white@leeds.ac.ukjobs.leeds.ac.ukJob Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Ancient HistoryAre you an academic with the enthusiasm and ability to carry out teaching and research in Ancient History? Do you have an excellent research record and a potential for establishing an international re... 054
Reposted by Regine MayClassics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Leeds 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. 15016
Reposted by Regine MayCharles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 05/02/2025The deep cultural cost of British university job cuts Arts and humanities are being hit hardest by cuts in higher education, write Prof Thea Pitman and Prof Emma Cayley www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comThe deep cultural cost of British university job cuts | LettersLetters: Arts and humanities are being hit hardest by cuts in higher education, write Prof Thea Pitman and Prof Emma Cayley, and Dr Ronan McLaverty-Head and another letter writer comment on cuts at Ca... 111075
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Renewing my First Aid certification, where I also met one of the Leeds University well-being rabbits 030
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Leeds students are the best! Found this snowman on my way to my lecture. Carrots not required! 010
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Golokreuz from 1472, with a Middle High German version of the Ave Maria — Fraukirch, Germany. One of three crosses signed Clas Beligen around Mendig. 010
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 19/11/2023Proofs have arrived! It is really happening! global.oup.com/academic/pro...global.oup.com 000
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 29/10/2023Just In time for Halloween: find out what evil deeds Greek and Roman witches were up to ( featuring Circe, Medea, Canidia and Erictho. And Apuleius, of course). podfollow.com/the-ancients... 000
Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 20/10/2023#TinyJoys today is discovering that this site does #TinyJoys! 071
