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The Faculty invites applications for a Teaching Associate in Classics (Ancient History)

4 June 2021

The Faculty invites applications for an eighteen month Teaching Assocaite in Classics (Ancient History) from 1st October 2021. The deadline for applications is Friday 25th June 2021 . Applications from those currently completing PhDs in any area of Roman History, as well as from post-doctoral scholars will be welcomed...

Student led teaching awards 2021

24 May 2021

The Faculty is proud to announce that Torsten Meissner and Mark Darling have been recognised for the excellence of their teaching by the Student Union in this year's Student-Led Teaching Awards. Dr Meissner has won the second prize (Highly Commended) in the category "Lecturer". Dr Darling has won the second prize (Highly...

Athena SWAN

10 May 2021

The Faculty is pleased to announce that its application for an Athena SWAN Bronze Award has been successful.

The Museum of Classical Archaeology invites applications for a Collections Engagement Intern

6 May 2021

The Museum of Classical Archaeology invites applications for a Collections Engagement Intern. This is a paid opportunity. Length of Internship 2.5 days per week for 12 weeks. The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 7 June 2021. Purpose of Internship The intern will help us to clean and transfer the data we hold on...

The Museum of Classical Archaeology is reopening on Tuesday 18 May

29 April 2021

We are pleased to announce that the Museum of Classical Archaeology intends to reopen to the public on Tuesday 18 May. We have missed our visitors and are excited to welcome you back as restrictions ease. Opening Hours Tuesday-Friday: 11am-2pm Saturday: 2-5pm ( university-term only ) Sunday and Monday: Closed Bank Holidays...

The Faculty invites applications for a two-year Lectureship in Classics (Greek Literature)

19 April 2021

The Faculty invites applications for a two-year Lectureship in Classics (Greek Literature) from 1st September 2021. The deadline for applications is Monday 16th May 2021 . Applications from those currently completing PhDs in any area of Greek literature, as well as from post-doctoral scholars will be welcomed. Further...

Unveiling the Invisible: Analysing Roman pottery

25 February 2021

Archaeologists Alessandro Launaro, Senior Lecturer, and Ninetta Leone, Research Associate, have been working as members of the Cambridge MACH group to develop mathematical approaches to the classification of Roman pottery, part of the “Unveiling the Invisible” project funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

Teaching Classics in the time of Covid-19

24 February 2021

Dr Renaud Gagné, Director of Undergraduate Studies, discusses the on-going challenges and adaptations made by the Faculty as the Covid-19 crisis continues and Lent term began under a renewed lockdown.

Research in Lockdown: fieldwork postponed

24 February 2021

Rachel Phillips describes some of the challenges faced during the pandemic by doctoral students engaged in full time research.

The Faculty reports with great sadness the death of John Easterling

23 February 2021

A Fellow of Trinity from 1958, and Secretary of Trinity College Council for very many years, John was a University Assistant Lecturer in Classics (Ancient Philosophy) before he was appointed to the Office of University Draftsman at the Old Schools. John died on 23 February after a long illness.

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Queer Classics on Film: Sebastiane
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Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
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J.H. Gray Lectures 2025
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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...

Ralegh Radford Rome Award

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.

Pat Story

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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