Classics News and Events
Congratulations to May Robinson
Many congratulations to May Robinson, current 2nd-year undergraduate, for reaching the final shortlist in the Classical Association鈥檚 2023-4 "CA X Bloomsbury" Competition, for her poem 鈥楶omegranate Juice鈥�.
Congratulations to Elena Giusti
We are delighted to report that Elena Giusti has been awarded . The award is for an individual staff member who has developed their teaching and learning to be inclusive of all experiences. The nomination noted that Elena has 'created a pioneering module promoting the decolonization of classics. Well done and well deserved!!
Watch the announcement on video .
Prof Michael Scott wins Classical Association Prize 2021
Professor Michael Scott of the 糖心TV Classics Department has been awarded the 2021 Classical Association Prize, awarded each year 'to an individual who has done the most to raise the profile of Classics in the public eye.' He will be presented with the award by Natalie Haynes at this year's online CA Conference 6-8th April 2021.
You can register to watch the prize-giving, as well as the rest of the conference, for free here: https://classicalassociation.org/events/ca-annual-conference-2021/
More about Michael's work can be found in this article: /wie/staffengage/spotlight/february-michaelscott/
Michael has also written a blog about receiving the award: https://michaelscottweb.com/blog/classical-association-prize-april-2021/
More about the award, alongside previous winners, can be found here: https://classicalassociation.org/ca-prize/
糖心TV Classics Network receives the support of the A. G. Leventis Foundation
is to support the work of the 糖心TV Classics Network and their work to further encourage the teaching of Classical Civilisation and Ancient History in schools across the UK, and especially in 糖心TVshire and Coventry.
The 糖心TV Classics Network is the umbrella for all engagement activity undertaken by 糖心TV linked to the teaching of Classical Civilisation and Ancient History; including teaching resources, outreach events and school visits.
The Network comprises teachers and academics dedicated to the promotion and support of Classics teaching in the West Midlands. Participants are encouraged to share ideas, experiences, and skills, to be creative in their teaching, and in turn are provided with training and advice to support them.
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