We're delighted to announce that we're going to be joined for 2025-26 by Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts. She's an expert in Greek History, especially accessed via material and visual culture, with a particular interest in the rituals and beliefs of ancient religion! www.elliemackinroberts.net

Dr Henry Clarke is in Portugal this week revisiting the site of Tongobriga. Today he was invited to give a paper on local identity, connectivity and culture change at Tongobriga in the context of the Durius Valley at an event celebrating 45 years since excavations began there

Had the best day at Tongobriga! Fascinating and funny stories about excavations there in the 80s, a brilliant Roman themed lunch, my paper on Tongobriga in context in the Durius Valley was well received, some musical interpretations and stimulating conversations

Excited to be speaking at this event today at Tongobriga!

Stopped by Porto for lunch today on my way between sites! Great to see Castro de Romariz in the flesh at last - I missed it when I was here in June

Back to Portugal today for more fieldwork and to participate in an event celebrating 45 years since the first excavations at Tongobriga!

Check out the Call for Papers for the 2026 Roman Archaeology / Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference (Aarhus, Denmark), featuring a panel co-organised by our own Dr Henry Clarke and Dr Giacomo Savani on "Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy": www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractra.../ca...

We're hiring - Teaching Fellow in Ancient Greek History! Please see below for details of a half-time post, starting as soon as possible in September, ending 31 August 2026, covering for temporary staff absences. Deadline for applications: 22 August. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Great weekend of racing and catching up with friends at Peterborough Summer Regatta, 10 years since the last time I was there!

Excited to say I'll be heading back to Portugal in about a month to participate in 'Tongobriga Day', an event celebrating the 45th anniversary of the start of excavations at Tongobriga. Here are some more photos from my visit in June

🍇 Interested in #Wine and #AncientRome? Check out this review of Methods in Ancient Wine Archaeology: Scientific Approaches in Roman Contexts ed. by @emlynkd.bsky.social & @divali.bsky.social, reviewed by Anna Meens. doi.org/10.16995/tra...

Really enjoyed speaking at the Experiential Learning Showcase on campus today about authentic assessment on my early Rome module. Some great suggestions for where to take the assessment next too - collaborative international learning and into museums!

Excited to find out that our panel on 'water cultures beyond Roman Italy', co-organised with Dr Giacomo Savani, has been accepted for #RACTRAC2026 in Aarhus! CfP to follow soon...

By popular request (!) Prof. Stafford has posted a longer version of her review of Disney's new musical on the CAWCRS Research Blog: leedscawcrs.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/5...

Excellent news - Council-run museums and galleries bring Leeds a £47.3m boost - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

NEW #TRAJ review, 'In the Footsteps of the Etruscans: Changing Landscapes around Tuscania from Prehistory to Modernity, by Graeme Barker & Tom Rasmussen. "The long-awaited publication of the Tuscania survey offers a dataset of high quality and importance." ✍️ Robert Witcher doi.org/10.16995/tra...

Prof. Stafford's review of the new Disney Hercules musical is out - complete with some great photos and video-links... Enjoy! theconversation.com/with-fresh-s...

Final day in the Duero Valley! I've packed loads in again today. Visited the Iron Age castro near Aldealices first thing, then had a look at one of Scipio's camps around Numantia. Then to Numantia itself (my favourite)... (1/2)

Spent several hours at Uxama today (all the photos are on my camera not phone) and then hiked along the route of the Roman road between Numantia and Uxama. Back just in time for assessment meetings on Teams at the end of the afternoon, followed by lots of emails!

Packed day! Checked out the remains of a Roman villa near my hotel, then visited Clunia, Pintia (where I first got into archaeological excavations back in 2009) and Rauda. And the museum in Burgo de Osma next door to my hotel. Bit much really!!

Long day travelling from Porto but I've just arrived at my hotel in Burgo de Osma - I've got really lucky with the view from my hotel room!

Spent most of today in and around Porto, visiting museums and seeing what little you can of the iron age and Roman remains. Flying to Madrid tomorrow morning, then driving up to the top end of the Duero Valley for more site visits!

Visited two more sites today: Castro de Romariz and what little is visible of Castro Monte Murado (not much because of the vegetation!). Also stopped by the Museu Convento dos Lóios. Rewarded myself by swinging by the beach late afternoon...

Another great day in Portugal! I've been to three archaeological sites: Citânia de Sanfins, Castro do Monte Padrão and Castro de Alvarelhos, as well as several museums in the area... pretty exhausted but worth it. Absolutely loved Sanfins (seen in all four photos)

Great, productive first day in Portugal! I've visited Tongobriga, Monte Mozinho and the museum in Penafiel, which had some amazing objects from Monte Mozinho on display...

Arrived in Porto today for a research trip! Looking forward to visiting lots of archaeological sites in the area over the next few days. First stop tomorrow: Tomgobriga!

NEW #TRAJ research article by Anthony King, Grahame Soffe & Kate Adcock 'Processional Routes, Orthopraxy & a Political Sacred Island: Exploring the Iron Age & Roman Religious Landscape of Hayling Island & the Chichester region' traj.openlibhums.org/article/id/1... #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

There are some great new Book Reviews in the latest issue of #TRAJ, including - 📘 Gabii through its Artefacts 📕 Methods in Ancient Wine Archaeology 📗 In the Footsteps of the Etruscans 📙 #Roman Feet & Shoes Check them out here! traj.openlibhums.org/issue/1682/i...

NEW Research Article in #TRAJ Vol 8 - 'Command & Control on Hadrian's Wall: Exploring the Use of Analogy in Roman Frontier Archaeology' by Paul Kitching @arcdurham.bsky.social doi.org/10.16995/tra... #HadriansWall #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology

In the light of recent news from Cardiff University it seems timely to re-post this letter championing the work of colleagues in Ancient History and Religion from CUCD, CA, FIEC, @ics.bsky.social @theromansoc.bsky.social @hellenicsociety.bsky.social Update at: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It has been confirmed that the management of Cardiff University will 'not revisit' its proposals to discontinue its degrees in Ancient History, and in Religion and Theology (single and joints).

🎉 #TRAJ Volume 8 is launched! Check out the first paper of our Cosmologies Special Issue on pilgrimage routes to Hayling Island in Britain, a review of ancient wine archaeology & more! FREE traj.openlibhums.org/issue/1682/i...

Hey bluesky #archaeology 🏺, the latest issue of TRAJ is online! Congrats to all the editors, @patlowinger.bsky.social, @henryhbclarke.bsky.social, @archaeobuchanan.bsky.social, @dr-bone-lady.bsky.social, @bigfridge224.bsky.social & co!

Huge congratulations to our School @lcsleeds.bsky.social who been awarded School of the Year in the Partnership Awards within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures 👏🎊🥳 And congratulations also to our own @henryhbclarke.bsky.social who has won the Assessment and Feedback Award!

Celebration time 🎉🎈💐 We have been awarded AHC School of the Year 2025 in the partnership awards! Many congratulations to our winners @gisetomelourido.bsky.social for Equality and Inclusion @henryhbclarke.bsky.social for Feedback & Assesment and our Language Centre for Global Impact! 🥳 🎉 🎈

Leeds Classical Association Relaunch, Tues. 6 May, 17.30-19.30, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, University of Leeds We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!

Huge congratulations to everyone who took part in our 'Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition' final on campus today! The finalists performed brilliantly and we hope to see you all again soon artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti...

Henry Clarke talking about how he has streamlined assessment within the School of Languages, Cultures and Society - striking the balance between content, formative and summative assessment, within Curriculum Redefined #LeedsAssessmentMatters

At the #LeedsAssessmentMatters conference today! We've heard from some brilliant practitioners so far about their experiences of artificial intelligence in assessment, improving the assessment experience for students with dyslexia or ASD, and consulting with students on assessment design

The University flag is flying at half mast in honour of our much missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, whose funeral takes place at 1pm today in St Michael's Church, Headingley. May the earth lie lightly on him 😥 secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar...

Signing off for some annual leave at the end of day! Ridiculously busy term but with lots of highlights, including a fantastic workshop this week on the emotions of protest, resistance and rebellion organised by @profingrid.bsky.social

Apply for our Alexander the Great AHRC PhD opportunity with The British Museum: "Disruption and Diversity: Understanding the Impact of Alexander the Great Through the Material Culture of the Hellenistic World." Application Deadline: 17:00 (UK time) 15 May 2025 phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2239...

The funeral of our much missed colleague Professor Malcolm Heath will take place this Friday (11 April) at 13.00 in St. Michael’s Church Headingley. There will be refreshments in the church afterwards: please let us know if you plan to come (RSVP to [email protected]).

Congratulations to our own Dr Giacomo Savani and Dr Henry Clarke, who have been shortlisted for Faculty Partnership Awards - Giacomo for the 'Teacher or Supervisor of the Year' award and Henry for the 'Feedback and Assessment Award' award. Best of luck to both! www.luu.org.uk/partnership-...

Exciting day ahead - attending the BOCCAHD Symposium at Leeds City Museum! Something a bit different for me but should be really useful for a new project where I'll be working with archives a lot sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/b...

Please read and circulate this letter from CUCD and various learned societies in defence of Ancient History and Religion and Theology at Cardiff University cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...

The funeral of our much missed colleague Professor Malcolm Heath will take place on Friday 11 April at 13.00 in St. Michael’s Church Headingley, of which he was a longstanding member, with refreshments afterwards: please let us know if you plan to come (RSVP to [email protected]) (1/2)

If you think a hot bath is just a moment of mindless relaxation, think again! Check out Dr Giacomo Savani's new book, "Rural Baths in Roman Britain. A Colonisation of the Senses": www.routledge.com/Rural-Baths-...

Join us this Thursday for our next Leeds Centre for Ancient World & Classical Reception Studies (CAWCRS) seminar with our very own Dr Giacomo Savani on “Machines for Competition? Reassessing Rural Baths in Late Roman Britain." All welcome! Venue and online joining instructions in thread below

📢 The @educationgovuk has reinforced value of Latin and Classics in schools. Read full article about support of Latin teaching here: tinyurl.com/44hdzuvm #Latin #Classics Latin NOT being withdrawn from state schools. PGCE courses still in operation @CamEdFac and KCL