Events calendar

‘Homophobia in the Ancient World?’

In this session, Dr Paul Grigsby will talk about the outreach and engagement opportunities in the Department linked to the Warwick Classics Network, especially those with on campus school events and leading sessions in local schools.

‘“If I Could Talk to the Animals…”: Plutarch, Animal Speech and Human Nature’

Bing Lu will explore the Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS), which offers undergraduate students a chance to undertake a piece of independent research. We’ll look at coming up with an idea, finding and working with a supervisor, developing an application and other questions about the benefits of URSS and the support on offer from the department and the Faculty. Bing will also introduce you to other things on offer from the Faculty of Arts, for example the Study Cafes.

‘Resurrecting a 'Ghost Inscription' from the Colosseum’

The event is free to attend, with coffee/tea, light refreshments, and lunch provided.

Registration is essential. You can register your attendance (whether in-person or online) via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SWPkrNRD6w

If you are joining us in person, please complete the form by Friday 3rd October so we can make final arrangements for access and catering. Please note that in-person spaces are limited, and registration may close earlier if these spaces fill up.
The online registration will remain open until 20th October.

Trevor van Damme will discuss the archaeological fieldwork opportunities available to students within the department, and also talk about how one can become involved in archaeological work outside the university.

‘Towards a New Critical Edition of Aelius Aristides’ Sacred Tales: State of the Art and Methodological Issues’

Clare Halldron offers this session. Unlock your potential and boost your confidence in preparing for life after graduation! This workshop is tailored for Classics & Ancient History undergraduates, offering valuable insights into job opportunities, further study options, and employer research resources. Learn about the career paths of past graduates, explore internship and graduate recruitment timelines, and discover exciting on-campus and summer opportunities to build the skills employers seek. Whether you're planning your next steps or exploring possibilities, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to shape your future career with confidence!

‘An Oedipus Sarcophagus Lid from the Pancratii Tomb: Iconography and Context’

Zoe Young will introduce the Warwick Award. The Warwick Award is an institution-wide award, which helps students to identify and develop their employability skills in a flexible and accessible way. Based around 12 Core Skills, the Warwick Award recognises skills developed through students’ academic studies as well as through a wide range of co- and extra-curricular activities, and helps students to explore opportunities to further enhance their skills. In this session, I will explain how you can get involved with the Warwick Award, answer any questions you may have, and highlight some of the activities you can participate in during your time at Warwick.

‘Thinking like a Plant? Vegetative Consciousness in Ovid’s Metamorphoses’

In this session, Robert O'Toole will share some of the amazing insights gained from working at the interface between:

· Creative and designerly industries (especially museum experience design).

· Technology (including AI, VR, AR, robotics, podcasting, film making, programming, web design).

· Arts and Humanities research, teaching, and outreach.

An award-winning teacher and researcher, Robert leads the Digital Arts and Humanities Lab, providing an exciting series of workshops to inspire students and staff to be creative with technology, to undertake projects, engage with academic and industry collaborators, and achieve great things (including one student who won a Bafta for app design). Rob will introduce the DAHL and discuss the opportunities on offer this year.

‘Understanding the Funerary Self-representation of the Auxiliary Cavalrymen in Germania through Social Practice Theory’

This session is run by Heather Meyer from the Institute of Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL). In this session we will explore the opportunities that are available to you through the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL). We will talk about interdisciplinary modules that you can take with students from across the University; opportunities to publish your work in Reinvention - the International Journal of Undergraduate Research; how to get involved with the International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) and present your work to a diverse audience from all over the world; and opportunities to apply for IATL Project Funding. Looking forward to seeing you then!

‘Isis Cult and the Birth of Empire’

Michael Scott will talk about his career to date, including his time at the BBC, his work in public history, as well as his activities as a member of the university executive board.

All staff required, followed by Christmas lunch