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Second CREWS Conference: Call for Papers

27 June 2018

We are pleased to announce the second CREWS conference, to take place Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th of March 2019. ‘Exploring the Social and Cultural Contexts of Historic Writing Systems’ aims to look at writing systems’ place in society and culture.

The Cambridge Philological Society Prize 2019 and 2020

27 June 2018

The Cambridge Philological Society is pleased to announce the establishment of a prize for the best submitted article by a graduate student or early-career researcher.

Research Associate (Assistant Editor, Oxford History of the Archaic Greek World)

22 June 2018

Details of how to apply for this one year fixed term post are now available online, Closing date 23 July 2018.

Life After Classics: alumni profiles

20 June 2018

Our Classics alumni give us an insight into their lives after studying Classics at Cambridge.

Life After Classics: alumni profiles

20 June 2018

Our Classics alumni give us an insight into their lives after studying Classics at Cambridge.

After Classics: alumni profiles

20 June 2018

Some of our fantastic Alumni tell us, in their own words, about their lives since studying Classics at Cambridge.

Cambridge Classics Ancient Worlds Video Competition 2018

5 June 2018

Have a look through the winning video entries from some high school classicists this year!

Guardian University league tables 2019

29 May 2018

Cambridge has topped the Classics table in The Guardian 'league tables' 2019. Details are available online.

Professor Emily Gowers: Sather Lectures

27 March 2018

The Faculty offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Emily Gowers who has been invited to deliver The Sather Lectures at Berkeley in 2021/2.

Julius Caesar Revealed - BBC one

9 February 2018

Mary Beard looks into some of the big questions surrounding one of the most prominent rulers in history.

Upcoming events

07May

EDI Lecture 2026: "Rhythmic by Nature: Léopold Sédar Senghor's Ethnological Philology"

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Dr Roko Rumora, Senior Curator, Mediterranean Antiquities (Fitzwilliam Museum) and Faculty of Classics

14 April 2026

The Faculty is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Roko Rumora (Assistant Curator of Ancient Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH) as Senior Curator, Mediterranean Antiquities at the Fitzwilliam Museum, from 13th April 2026, in a linked appointment with the Faculty.

Teaching Associate in Latin Literature (Fixed Term)

27 March 2026

The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Associate in in Latin literature from 1 October 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for twelve months. Applications are invited from those with a primary research interest in Classical Latin literature. Closing date: 5 May 2026 For more information on...

Assistant Professor in Classical Linguistics and Comparative Philology [Temporary Cover]

27 March 2026

The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a temporary Assistant Professor in Classical Linguistics and Comparative Philology from 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for three years. Applications are invited from those with a primary research interest in Classical Linguistics and Comparative Philology...

Assistant Professorships in Classics (Greek Literature)

25 March 2026

The Faculty is delighted to announce that Dr Chiara Meccariello (University of Exeter) and Dr Oliver Thomas (University of Nottingham) have been appointed to Assistant Professorships in Classics (Greek Literature) from 2026/27.

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