Alumni Staff

Michael Scott

Michael is the Academic Director of the Institute and a Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Warwick and an Honorary Citizen of Delphi, Greece. He is a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of Advance HE, and believes passionately in making the ancient world as accessible as possible, acting as Director and Trustee of Classics for All, and as President of the largest regional branch of the UK Classics Association. He regularly talks in schools around the country, writes articles for national and international newspapers and magazines, participates in BBC radio shows and podcasts, and facilitates engagement with the ancient world via a suite of social media channels. He is the author of several successful popular history books, and has written and presented over a dozen TV series about the ancient world for History Channel, National Geographic, BBC and ITV. In recognition of his engagement work, Michael was delighted to be reincarnated as a Lego Classicist figure in 2018. Michael’s commitment to, and passion for, engagement has been a key driver for the creation for the Institute.

Matt Evans

Matthew joined WIE in January 2023 after completing his PhD in Classics and Ancient History. During his doctoral research, he undertook various roles that focused on outreach and public engagement, including Postgraduate Student Ambassador, organising international conferences, workshops and departmental colloquia, and participating in school outreach events. He also co-founded and co-edits an online blog (Material Musings) that aims to make the research of the Department of Classics and Ancient History accessible to the wider public. Within WIE, he will offer administrative support to the team's activities and organisation.

James Brown