Faculty of Classics
The study of Sanskrit in the 19th century revolutionised our understanding of the languages of Europe. Learn more about the language and poetry of some of Hinduism's canonical texts, the Rigveda, and find out the truth about the relationship between Sanskrit, Latin and Greek with Dr. Jo Willmott of the Faculty of Classics.
Free. For adults.
Booking essential. Book online here.
Booking opens 25 September.
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This event is part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas, the University's annual celebration of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Part of the University of Cambridge Museums' India Unboxed season.
Senior Curator: Mediterranean Antiquities
28 April 2025
The Faculty and the Fitzwilliam Museum and are seeking to appoint a Senior Curator of Mediterranean Antiquities. The post-holder will be the curatorial and research lead for the Fitzwilliam's substantial collection of Mediterranean antiquities, and will also be a senior member of the Faculty of Classics: 20% of the role...
3 April 2025
The Faculty is delighted to report that Jonathan Steward has been awarded the Ralegh Radford Rome Award, BSR, for Lent Term 2026.
2 April 2025
We are very sad to pass on the news of the death of Pat Story on 25th March, after a short illness. Pat has been the single most important figure in classics education for the last 50 years and her passing marks the end of an era. There will be a celebration of her life in Hughes Hall at 2pm on Saturday 17 May. All are...
VIEWS Visiting Fellowships and Remote Inclusivity Fellowships
31 March 2025
The Faculty is pleased to announce that the UKRI funded VIEWS project has launched this year’s visiting fellowship competition, with a new virtual fellowship aimed at tackling inequalities in academia alongside the usual competition. For more information see here . The deadline for both competitions is Friday 23rd May 2025...
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