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Read more at: CANCELLED Closing Party: Cultured Canines
Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation. An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkiewicz. 22 July - 18 Oct

CANCELLED Closing Party: Cultured Canines

Friday, 17 October, 2025 - 18:00 to 19:30

Join us to celebrate the end of our current exhibition, Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation by artist Allison Ksiazkiewicz. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy a private afterhours view of this show of new works, inspired perhaps unexpected pairing of the ancient pottery and modern-day dog breeding. The show is the...


Read more at: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Friday, 5 December, 2025 - 14:00 to 15:00

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Saturday, 22 November, 2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Friday, 7 November, 2025 - 14:00 to 15:00

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: CANCELLED Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours

CANCELLED Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Saturday, 18 October, 2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Friday, 3 October, 2025 - 14:00 to 15:00

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Mixed Messages on Mount Olympus
Mixed Messages on Mount Olympus. Thurs 30 Oct, 2-4pm. (Scroll text: 'To Zeus & co.')

Mixed Messages on Mount Olympus

Thursday, 30 October, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00

This half-term, dive into the world of Greek myth and help Hermes deliver all his messages.


Read more at: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Friday, 19 September, 2025 - 14:00 to 15:00

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Following the Pawprints
Daily crafting: Following the Pawprints. 24 July-29 Aug, Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm.

Following the Pawprints

Thursday, 24 July, 2025 - 10:00 to 17:00

Get crafty with our new exhibition Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation


Read more at: Off the Leash!
Off the Leash. 6 Aug, 2-4pm.

Off the Leash!

Wednesday, 6 August, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00

An ancient dog-themed extravaganza!


Latest news

Dr Ben Gray, Assistant Professor in Classics (Ancient History)

20 October 2025

The Faculty is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ben Gray ( Birkbeck, University of London) as Assistant Professor in Classics (Ancient History) from 1st January 2026.

“Decoding the Desert” and “Middleton’s Architectural Odysseys” now on CUDL

29 September 2025

Two collections from the Faculty Archives, the photographs of archaeologists Richard Norton and Richard Goodchild in Libya, and notebooks of Victorian architect J. H. Middleton, have been digitised and are available to view on the Cambridge University Digital Library. A gift from the family of Professor Joyce Reynolds -...

Cambridge Classics tops Guardian University Guide 2026

15 September 2025

The Faculty has been ranked first in the UK for Classics and Ancient History in the Guardian University Guide 2026 . This reflects our longstanding commitment to academic excellence, rigorous teaching, and student support. The Guardian rankings are based on a range of indicators, including student satisfaction, teaching...

Aldborough study reshapes our view of post-Roman Britain

11 September 2025

A study published today in the journal 'Antiquity' from the Universities of Cambridge and Nottingham has overturned long-held assumptions about Britain’s post-Roman economy. Contrary to the popular belief that industrial activity collapsed after the Romans left around 400 AD, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence...