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The Institute of Classical Studies (ICS) in the School of Advanced Study. Promoting and supporting research into all aspects of Greek and Roman antiquity and beyond.
@ics.bsky.socialSongs of Solidarity: Rewriting the Epic for a Migratory World
Thursday 15 October, 6pm
A public conversation and performance exploring the development of Songs of Solidarity, a new theatre work examining contemporary forced migration through the lens of epic storytelling.
@ics.bsky.socialRegistration now open for
3D Imaging and Modelling for Classics and Cultural Heritage
12-16 April 2027
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This in-person course will introduce you to issues, methods and technologies in the 3D imaging and modelling of ancient artefacts and buildings.
@ics.bsky.socialMycenaean Seminars return for the 2026-27 year:
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Weds 14 October, 3.30pm
Dominic Pollard (University of Cambridge) will discuss Datasets across the Divide: Quantitative and Spatial Approaches to Cretan History across the LBA-EIA Transition
Full details here: shorturl.at/DRpFn
@ics.bsky.social🎉 Publication Day: Open Data in Ancient and Byzantine Studies 🎉
Edited by Valeria Vitale & Dr Gabriel Bodard, presenting case studies in classical & Byzantine research that exemplify practices, structures & standards in open data which transform & subvert historical scholarship: shorturl.at/hh1c2
@ics.bsky.socialICS PhD Students Justin Muchnik & Fiona Henderson undertook placements at Univ Warsaw with Prof. Katarzyna Marcinia. Working with Our Mythical Childhood, a ground-breaking interdisciplinary project focused on reception of Classical Antiquity in children’s & young adults’ culture: shorturl.at/Ncb4B
@ics.bsky.socialAncient Philosophy Seminars return for Autumn Term
Mondays, 2pm at Senate House
See the full schedule here: shorturl.at/YB49v
Kicking off on Monday 12 Oct, 2pm
Lea Cantor will discuss: Aristotle’s ambiguous attitudes toward "Asians"
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@ics.bsky.socialAccepting applications: ICS Public Engagement Grants
Apply for up to ÂŁ500 to support Classics-themed public engagement activities, demonstrating aspects of research in Classics (broadly defined) in ways that are accessible, enjoyable & understandable.
Deadline 1 Nov: shorturl.at/fauJc
@ics.bsky.socialJoin us for a joint Ancient Literature & Ancient History seminar:
Literature and History in fifth-century Athens
Mon 12 Oct, 4.30pm
Featuring speakers MIRKO CANEVARO (Edinburgh) and LEAH LAZAR (Manchester) shorturl.at/KUS7j
Find the full list of Anc Lit Seminars for 26-27 here:
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@ics.bsky.socialReminder: come visit our new exhibition at the Combined Classics Library
Catalogue of My Antiques: The Story of Victor Ehrenberg's Collection
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Showcasing how the collection was acquired & objects used in seminars, workshops & student placements to broaden educational opportunities.
@ics.bsky.socialDisplaying Hidden Stories of Ancient Childhood
Weds 14 Oct, 4pm
In person
This in person seminar will explore current research on the lived experience of children in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and opportunities for new displays on this life stage in the British Museum.
@ics.bsky.socialWe are delighted to welcome new Early Career Research Associates to the ICS: Dr Alex Antoniou, Dr Alice Clinch, Dr Roberto Di Tuccio, Dr Doukissa Kamini, Dr Hannah Lee, and Dr Alessandra Rochetti.
See the full cohort of ECRA's here: ics.sas.ac.uk/people/early...
@ics.bsky.socialLong After the Labyrinth @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse,
21 Oct - 8 Nov, 2026
A new play which draws on ancient myth to explore post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding today.
@ics.bsky.socialMagic in Roman & Late Antique Corinth
Thurs 8 Oct, 4.30pm shorturl.at/1YK9r
Jessica Lamont (Yale) will discuss current epigraphic & historical research on magic, ritual & religion from Corinth, highlighting how new work can be used to advance historical understandings of daily life in Roman Greece.
@ics.bsky.socialThe sound of slave labour: Marcus Aurelius’ depiction of ideal mastery at Villa Magna
Friday 9 Oct, 5pm
Join us for the next PGWiP Seminar. Daniel Connelly (Edinburgh) will examine the depiction of the slave-owning persona of the emperor-to-be Marcus Aurelius.
@ics.bsky.socialPostgraduate Work in Progress Seminar Series (PGWiP) return for Autumn 2026
Fridays from 5-6pm
If you are a current Postgraduate join us to learn more about emergent research, build a network of peers, and for the opportunity for discussion and feedback.
Full details here: shorturl.at/Npi0F
@ics.bsky.socialEncoding the Bronze Age : Digital Approaches to Cypro-Aegean Epigraphy
On Tues 8 Sept the ICS hosted a hybrid, one-day workshop on digital approaches to Cypro-Aegean Epigraphy, led by Dr Ester Salgarella, Gabriel Bodard and Federico Aurora.
Read the full recap here: shorturl.at/vXwZH
@ics.bsky.socialThe ICS is delighted to welcome Visiting Fellows & Academic Visitors: Dr Francesca Econimo; Dr Kota Kishimoto; Professor Robin Reames; Professor Liv Yarrow; Gamze Akuzman; Keshlan Padayachee & Yufan Wang who come to undertake research & engage with the wider Classics community: shorturl.at/ckJU8
@ics.bsky.socialThe ICS Autumn Newsletter is now live! Learn more about the news, upcoming events, and new Fellows of the Institute alongside ways to get involved: mailchi.mp/sas/ics-news...
Sign up to receive future editions: mailchi.mp/sas/ics-news...
@ics.bsky.socialGeographical & Spatial Data in the Digital Classicist Wiki
Mon 5 Oct, 5pm
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Expanding & updating coverage of digital resources on geographical & spatial data on the ancient world, including gazetteers, mapping tools, analysis of spatial information, and infrastructure initiatives.
@ics.bsky.socialWelcome to the ICS' new Non-Stipendiary Research Fellows: Josephine Burton, Dr Miriam Hay, Dr Frances McIntosh, Dr Mai Musie, and Dr Eris Williams-Reed. We are excited for you to join our community.
Find out more about all our NSRFs: ics.sas.ac.uk/people/non-s...
