Classics@UnivReading

@UniRdg_Classics

Department of Classics at the University of Reading. We're glad you're here!

Reading, England, UK

Joined May 2010

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Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Jul 25

The Reading Ancient Schoolroom has a series of events coming up at @butserfarm. The series of events will take place at the end of August. Registration is now open. Read more here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-re…

UniRdg_Classics's tweet card. Would you like to try learning Latin the way it was done 2000 years ago? Or would your child enjoy performing a Greek tragedy or Roman comedy, or experimenting with Roman magic, or learning Roman a…

Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Jul 18

Did the Romans have really big feet? Dr. Tim Penn wrote an article about the large shoes discovered near Hadrian's Wall for @ConversationUK. Check it out here: theconversation.com/big-roman-shoe…

UniRdg_Classics's tweet card. It’s up for debate what the big shoes found at Magna mean and that’s an integral part of archaeological research

Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Jul 11

We have a new blog! Several of our Classics staff were recently nominated and awarded for their teaching, research, and outreach work. We are thrilled to celebrate them. Read more here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-re…

UniRdg_Classics's tweet card. As we come to the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the recent successes of UoR Classics staff for their teaching, research, and outreach work. …

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Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Jul 7

Prof. @amyclaires was recently featured on the Classical Collections Network blog. Check it out here: classicalcollectionsnetwork.co.uk/2025/06/24/mee…

UniRdg_Classics's tweet card. What classical collections are you involved with? I’m involved with lots of collections, but I’m Curator of the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology in the Department of Classics at University of …

Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Jun 6

We have a new blog! Prof. Eleanor Dickey and her students are publishing new Latin and Greek texts. The book is available now! Read more here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-re…

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Dr. Edward A. S. Ross (he/him)@edwardasross · Jun 2

There is one week left to register for in-person attendance to #iGAIAS2025 @UniofReading. Registration: store.reading.ac.uk/conferences-an… #digitalhumanities #classics #ancienthistory #genimageAI #Latin #Greek #Chinese #Tibetan #AIethics #sustainability @UniRdg_Research @UniRdg_Classics

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Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · May 28

Dr Tim Penn hosted Prof @amyclaires and PhD researcher Ilaria Truzzi (among others) for a training school in Athens, funded by @GameTableNet. The programme focused on methods for collecting data on gameboards and related floor markings, and included onsite training sessions.

UniRdg_Classics's tweet image. Dr Tim Penn hosted Prof @amyclaires and PhD researcher Ilaria Truzzi (among others) for a training school in Athens, funded by @GameTableNet. The programme focused on methods for collecting data on gameboards and related floor markings, and included onsite training sessions.

Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · May 21

Don't forget our #research #seminar with Dr. Davide Massimo (Nottingham) on ‘“Hellenisation” and cultural identity in the Hellenistic world: insights from verse inscriptions’ at 4 PM GMT. Joining link: bit.ly/4mpyESj

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Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · May 14

Don't forget our #research #seminar with Dr. Alessandra Rocchetti (Oxford) on ‘The spatiality of magic across curse tablets, literary, and para-literary sources’ at 4 PM GMT. Joining link: bit.ly/3GVvNAj

Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Apr 30

⏰Only a couple of days left to apply for this funded PhD opportunity in @UniRdg_Classics - apply by 2 May!

DDoctoral and Researcher College, Uni of Reading@UniRdg_PhD · Mar 25

🏛 Apply for the Jane F. Gardner PhD Studentship in Roman History/Latin Language and Literature @UniRdg_Classics Proposals invited for a project within the time period of 753 BC - AD 600. Apply now! jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ960/the… #Classics #Roman #History #Latin #PhDScholarship #PhD

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Uni of Reading@UniofReading · Apr 29

The @UniofReading and @HenleyBSchool's first ever #GivingDay is LIVE Thanks to the generosity of supporters around the world, we’re already only 18 donations away from unlocking £1,000 of match-funding for hitting 50 donors. Every gift makes a difference rdg.ac/givingday2025

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Uni Of Reading Alumni & Supporters@UniRdg_Alumni · Apr 14

🏛 Apply for the Jane F. Gardner PhD Studentship in Roman History/Latin Language and Literature @UniRdg_Classics Proposals invited for a project within the time period of 753 BC - AD 600. Apply now - rdg.ac/4cbp1BU #Classics #Roman #History #Latin #PhD @UniRdg_PhD

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Dr. Edward A. S. Ross (he/him)@edwardasross · Apr 18

Very happy to share that the programme and registration for #iGAIAS2025 @UniRdg_Classics is now available. Our keynote speaker, Federica Lucivero (@Ethox_Centre), will discuss "Environmentally (un)sustainable AI: rethinking responsibilities for Ancient World Studies?".

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Dr. Edward A. S. Ross (he/him)@edwardasross · Apr 7

Absolutely thrilled that the iGAIAS project has won the 2025 @UniofReading Collaborative Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning. Looking forward to continuing our work promoting #AIethics, #AIliteracy, and exploring #AI's impact @UniRdg_Classics!

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Connecting Research@UniRdg_Research · Apr 3

Away from the gladiatorial stadia and chariot arenae, what games did the average ancient Greek, Roman or Egyptian play as they chatted? Read about the lore of ludology in a major new work, co-edited by @UniRdg_Classics' Tim Penn! #readingatReading 📖 rdg.ac/3FOPfy9

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Classics@UnivReading@UniRdg_Classics · Mar 27

We have a new blog! In the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday and the lovely warm spring weather, undergraduate student Jacinta Hunter reflects on the Ancient Schoolroom at @butserfarm last summer. Read more here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-re…

UniRdg_Classics's tweet card. This post was written by undergraduate student Jacinta Hunter. The Ancient Schoolroom’s second summer residency at Butser Ancient Farm was no less magical than the first: swallows wheeled and darte…

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UoR Careers@UoR_Careers · Mar 27

Passionate about Roman history & Latin literature?🏛️ Apply now for the Jane F. Gardner PhD Studentship in Roman History and/or Latin Language and Literature with @UniRdg_Classics! Proposals invited for a project within the time period of 753 BC - AD 600. jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ960/the…

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River Academy@RiverAcReading · Mar 25

Thank you to Professor Aston who delivered tonight’s brilliant #Community Lecture all about Ancient Pets. We had over 60 staff, students and members of our community attend. Absolutely fascinating! @UniofReading

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