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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!


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

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Friday, 22 August, 2025 - 14:00 to 15:00

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Museum Marvellous Medicine
Museum Marvellous Medicine. 21 Aug, 12-4pm

Museum Marvellous Medicine

Thursday, 21 August, 2025 - 12:00 to 16:00

Uncover the curious cures and fascinating treatments of the ancient world


Read more at: The Great Greek Gymnasium
The Great Greek Gymnasium. 31 July & 27 Aug, 2-4pm

The Great Greek Gymnasium

Thursday, 31 July, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00

Enter the Great Greek Gymnasium!


Read more at: Drink and Draw
Drink and Draw. Friday 15 Aug, 6-9pm

Drink and Draw

Friday, 15 August, 2025 - 18:00 to 21:00

Grab a glass and get your sketch on!


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

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Friday, 25 July, 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

Friday, 27 June, 2025 - 14:00 to 15:00

A volunteer-led LGBTQ+ tour


Read more at: Drink and Draw
Drink and Draw. Friday 16 May, 6-9pm

Drink and Draw

Friday, 16 May, 2025 - 18:00 to 21:00

Grab a pencil and a glass of wine, it's time to get creative!


Read more at: Queer Classics on Film: Sebastiane
Queer Classics on Film: Sebastiane. Weds 7 May, 6-8.30pm

Queer Classics on Film: Sebastiane

Wednesday, 7 May, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:30

An afterhours film screening of Derek Jarman's queer classic, Sebastiane


Latest news

Faculty wins University Outreach Award

22 May 2026

The Faculty is delighted to announce that we have been named the recipient of the University Outreach Award at Classics for All ’s 6th annual Impact Awards. The award recognises the Faculty’s extensive outreach and widening participation initiatives designed to break down barriers and make classical subjects accessible to...

Cambridge and Yale Postgraduates Explore Ancient Environments

20 May 2026

In late March, postgraduate researchers from the Cambridge Faculty of Classics travelled to Yale University for the second Yale-Cambridge Roman Empire Workshop. Held over three days in New Haven, Connecticut, the international conference brought together early-career scholars and senior faculty from archaeology, classics...

CANCELLED: Gray Lectures 2026

18 May 2026

Unfortunately, this year's J.H. Gray Lectures have been cancelled due to speaker ill-health. We are sorry for the short notice and for any inconvenience caused.

Phyle Project

5 May 2026

The Faculty is delighted to announce that Dr Daniel Sutton has won a Phyle Project Award, for scholars working on how democracy has been preserved, restored, or recovered across time. For more information please see the Phyle Project website .