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Read more at: Ask an Expert (Festival of Ideas event no.64)

Ask an Expert (Festival of Ideas event no.64)

Saturday, 26 October, 2013 - 13:00 to 17:00

Staff with a research specialism in ancient art and archaeology will be on hand to answer your burning questions about the collection and the material culture of the ancient world. EXPERTS ON DUTY: 1pm Dr. Yannis Galanakis (Bronze Age Greece) 2pm Dr. Caroline Vout (Rome) 3pm Prof. Robin Osborne (Archaic and Classical...


Read more at: Mapping Knowledge: Manuscripts and Rare Books in the Classics Faculty Library (Festival of Ideas event no.62)

Mapping Knowledge: Manuscripts and Rare Books in the Classics Faculty Library (Festival of Ideas event no.62)

Saturday, 26 October, 2013 - 13:00 to 17:00

Librarians from the Classics Faculty Library introduce you to some of the hidden gems in their collection of rare books and manuscripts. Drop-in, no tickets necessary. Aimed at adults.


Read more at: The Poetry of Things (Festival of Ideas event no.23)

The Poetry of Things (Festival of Ideas event no.23)

Thursday, 24 October, 2013 - 15:30 to 18:30

Join us for poetry readings and discussion as Gillian Clark, Imtiaz Dharker, Sean Borodale and Jo Shapcott talk about their recent experience as poets in residence with the Thresholds project in the University of Cambridge Museums and Collections. The poets will be in conversation with professors Isobel Armstrong and...


Read more at: Ideas at St Pauls (Festival of Ideas pre-event)

Ideas at St Pauls (Festival of Ideas pre-event)

Saturday, 19 October, 2013 - 12:00 to 17:00

The University of Cambridge Museums introduce you to the scary Saxons, invite you to relive the Classical world and reunite you with the ever popular Big Draw tour - and much more. We'll be bringing along some of Pompeiana display objects so you can get your hands on the real thing. Drop in, no need to book. Suitable for...


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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 .