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Our first advocate in our #CelebratingClassics campaign is the wonderful Dr Daisy Dunn who shares why Classics is important in her eyes Tell us why it's important to you and enter our free prize draw (you might win a signed copy of Daisy's book!) - classicalassociation.org/prize-draw/

Verdict on Gladiator 2. Breathtaking special effects, especially siege of Numidia. Vintage Ridley. Hilarious refs to Kubrick's Spartacus. Mescal, Pascal & Washington try hard, but the moral arc just wasn't satisfying. I so missed Russell Crowe and especially Joaquin Phoenix. 6/10

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Studying humanities and social sciences enables students to deepen their understanding of society's greatest challenges, but access to these disciplines is unequal. We have mapped where in the UK students can access these subjects in higher education: bit.ly/412A90v

A lovely trip for our CA Member screening of the new Gladiator film Curzon Sheffield with local branch and student members High Storrs Sixth Form Sheffield Girls' and a super intro and Q&A with Bev Back Classics at Leeds - lots of debate, questions and fun had by all!

Petition: We call on UWTSD and the Welsh Government to create a viable, sustainable plan for the long-term future of Lampeter campus petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2464…

My 2024 Classics Christmas Gift Guide is out now, packed with lovely things! Do check it out, share, and support small businesses! ✨ classicalstudies.support/2024/11/27/the…

So excited to attend and participate! GIOVEDÌ 12 DICEMBRE Erode Attico benefattore nel mondo greco 14.20 CAROLE RADDATO (Ricercatore indipendente) “Herodes used to walk here”... the physical benefactions of Herodes Atticus in Greece

SCHOLARSHIP The Society of Dilettanti's annual award of up to £1K is now open to UK undergraduates students, to support independent travel to classical sites in Greece, Italy, or the Eastern Mediterranean. Deadline: 31 Jan 2025 Full details: ics.sas.ac.uk/awards/awards-…

Dec 5 hybrid/Leeds Classics at Leeds (5pm for 5.30 UK/Parkinson 1.08) - Leeds Centre for Ancient World & Classical Reception Studies: Prof. Stacie Raucci (Union College), ‘Ruins as Runway: Fashion Shows in Ancient Sites.’ universityofleeds.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Leeds Classics' Dr Owen Hodkinson spoke with historian @k8_lister for an episode of #Betwixtthesheets podcast about the history of love letters and erotic letters, starting with the Greeks and Romans. The episode should be released later in January - watch this space!

This is a sad news and is particularly tough for students sitting exams in a few months. Classics only becomes elite because governments and policy makers make it that way. Classics for All we will help any state school in the UK with Classics with free training and support.

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Discover the Origins of Sexting! Leeds Classics’ Dr. Owen Hodkinson (Classics at Leeds) joins the #BetwixttheSheets podcast to explore the fascinating history of ancient love letters 📜💌 Listen now: 👉 shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sh… 👉 open.spotify.com/show/1krsAvYm5…

Dr Owen Hodkinson of Leeds Classics talking on the #BetwixtTheSheets podcast about erotic and love letters in Greco-Roman antiquity, and beyond! #ClassicsTwitter #AncientTwitter