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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 1d

The joint Roman Archaeology and Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference (RAC/TRAC) will be held at Aarhus University, Denmark, from 21 to 23 May 2026.

If you have any questions about the session, please contact: Giacomo Savani ([email protected]) and Henry Clarke ([email protected]).

Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 1d

Abstracts of up to 300 words for 20-minute papers should be submitted via the conference platform, where you can also find further information about the conference: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractra.../ca...

The deadline for paper proposals is 24 October 2025.

Call for Papers « Roman Archaeology Conference

Roman Archaeology Conference

www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 1d

The deadline for the submission of abstracts has been extended to 24 October 2025 so there is still plenty of time to submit a paper proposal if you want to join the panel!

For the session abstract, please visit: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/live/wp-cont...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 1d

Call for Papers: RAC/TRAC 2026 - Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy

Our own Dr Henry Clarke and Dr Giacomo Savani are organising a panel on Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy at the next joined Roman Archaeology and Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, in May 2026...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 2d

Centre for Ancient World and Classical Reception Studies webpage:
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 2d

By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at: hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 2d

On campus venue: Michael Sadler 1.01 [second floor], University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (Accessibility Guide: www.accessable.co.uk/university-o...)

Join online here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 2d

This Thursday! - Our first research seminar of the year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below.

All very welcome to attend online or in person!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 5d

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 5d

By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at: hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 5d

On campus: Michael Sadler 1.01 [first floor], University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (Accessibility Guide: www.accessable.co.uk/university-o...)

Join online here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 5d

On 20 November, we will welcome Dr David Lewis (Edinburgh), who will be speaking on 'Reconstructing the Ancient Greek Slave Trade'. Join us on Thursday 20 November, 17:15-18:30 UK time for this hybrid seminar (online joining instructions in the thread). All very welcome to attend!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 6d

A week today! - Our first research seminar of the year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01. All welcome!

Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our research seminars resume soon with a talk from Dr Simon Glenn (British Museum/ Leeds) on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on Thursday 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time (venue and online joining instructions below).

All very welcome to attend!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 7d

Centre for Ancient World and Classical Reception Studies webpage:
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 7d

Online via MS Teams: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 7d

On campus: Parkinson 1.08 [first floor], University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (Accessibility Guide: students.leeds.ac.uk/buildings-an...)

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 7d

Roundtable: 'Writing the Past' with author Caroline Lawrence, Thursday 6 November, 17:15-18:30 (UK time) - all very welcome to attend this hybrid event (details in thread)

Listen to Caroline's new podcast on the Aeneid here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/v...

Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 1 - Lumen

Podcast Episode · The Classics Podcast · 17/09/2025 · 37m

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 8d

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 8d

By attending this talk online, you will be agreeing to abide by the University of Leeds’ policy on dignity and mutual respect, which can be found at: hr.leeds.ac.uk/info/6/suppo...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 8d

On campus: Michael Sadler 1.01 [first floor], University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (Accessibility Guide: www.accessable.co.uk/university-o...)

Join online here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 8d

On 30 October will be welcoming Dr Elaine Sanderson @elainam42.bsky.social (Liverpool) for a research seminar on 'Re-Making Memories: Reading Trauma and Recovery in Cicero’s Civil War Letters', 17:15-18:30 UK time.

The talk will be hybrid (details in the thread). All very welcome to attend!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 11d

It may be stormy but the Leeds Open Day is still on! Chat to our staff and students in Michael Sadler LG 10 throughout the day, and check out our Classics and Ancient History talks at 10.00 in Roger Stevens Building Lecture Theatre 22 and 13.00 in Lecture Theatre 19

www.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/137...

Undergraduate Open Days

Explore our campus, talk to staff and students and find out about your subject at our open day. Join us for the day and find out what it means to be Leeds.

www.leeds.ac.uk

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 11d

Our aim is for the papers delivered, and discussion at the symposium, to provide the basis for an edited volume as a Festschrift in Prof. Heath’s memory.

Keep an eye on the project website for more details as they become available!

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 11d

Call for Papers! Symposium in honour of our much-missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, Leeds, 21-2 May 2026. Paper proposals of no more than 500 words to be sent by 1 December to Prof. Emma Stafford ([email protected])

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Rhetoric, drama and their critics: celebrating the work of Malcolm Heath

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 16d

All are welcome to our first research seminar of the academic year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01

Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our research seminars resume soon with a talk from Dr Simon Glenn (British Museum/ Leeds) on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on Thursday 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time (venue and online joining instructions below).

All very welcome to attend!

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