Questions about studying Classics with us?

15 May 2020

Talk to one of our academics about studying in the Department of Classics at Royal Holloway. Please contact our Admissions Tutor: siobhan.chomse@rhul.ac.uk.

'All the ways we've wiped': Dr Erica Rowan on the History Channel website

22 Apr 2020

Dr Rowan uses her research to dish the dirt on the history of toilet paper

Dr Zena Kamash awarded a British Academy grant for project on 'Crafting Heritage for Wellbeing in Iraq'

02 Apr 2020

Dr Kamash's collaborative project will explore the relationships between crafting, heritage and well-being for survivors of conflict in Iraq through a series of crafting workshops.

'Discovering your voice with Eurydice' – Dr Efi Spentzou's new student-led activity for schools

02 Apr 2020

In collaboration with a group of third-year Classics students, Dr Spentzou has embarked on an exciting project for school children to help them find their voices through the myth of Eurydice.

Dr Liz Gloyn explores the longevity of Classical monsters

14 Aug 2019

Released on Hallowe’en this year, a new book from the Department of Classics’ Dr Liz Gloyn explores how post-classical societies use creatures from ancient myth.

Prizes 2018

09 Jul 2018

The Classics Department 2018 Prizes.

Athens Conference: Disrupting Polarization; Publicity?

26 Jun 2018

Lene Rubinstein participates in discussion on the growing polarization that characterises political life and the interaction between citizens.

Classics is Department of the Year

25 May 2018

Department of Classics recognised as Department of the Year at Students' Unions Laurels Awards

Masters' Scholarship Success

04 Jul 2017

Due to a generous benefactor, the Classics Department is delighted to announce that Ellen Beare and Emma Bradley were awarded the MA scholarships.

Classics at Royal Holloway: Online Taster Day 2021

01 Jan 0001

Get a sense of the diversity of the classical world and of the ways in which we study it at Royal Holloway by taking part in our taster day!