The Department of Ancient Classics is delighted to announce the last talk of the year in the Maynooth Classical Seminar Series. The talk by Dr Evelien Bracke from University College Dublin is titled: ‘Monster for the Masses: In search of Medusa in Uncertain Times’

📣The next UCD Classics Research Seminar is Wednesday Nov 5th at 3pm,in G109 Newman Building. The speaker is Emeritus Prof. Brian McGing (TCD) speaking to us about his work with the Chester Beatty papyri:

📣Study week is coming up! 📚🖊 Email [email protected] with any questions #ancienthistory #classics

🎓 Thinking about postgraduate study? Take the next step at Maynooth University. Join us at our PG Open Day 📅 Tues 4 November 2025 🕒 3–6pm | 📍 Maynooth University 👉 Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options. Register now: mu.ie/edge @postgraduate_maynooth #ancienthistory #classics

Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'. 4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University. ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!

Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'. 4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University. ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!

Monday morning is a good time to read about some fascinating finds from the ancient world! www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #Classics #Ancienthistory

A big welcome to all of the new Ancient Classics students! We are delighted to have you! For all of your course information, see our webpage: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas... And if you have any queries, email: [email protected] #classics #ancienthistory

📣We are delighted to welcome all incoming students to the Department of Ancient Classics! Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️ my.maynoothuniversity.ie #classics #ancienthistory

The Dept. of Ancient Classics, Maynooth University would like to invite you to 'Careers with Classics 2025', on 17th Sept, 11am-1pm. All 5th & 6th years especially welcome! Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below). Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028 Passcode: Wa9m338w

Congratulations to our 2025 graduates - looking forward to seeing you all this week.

Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of Business. 🎉👏 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

L’Année philologique (APh), the reference bibliography for academic publications relating to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilization, has been updated. 3,156 records were added. More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1 #ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity

A new initiative from our colleagues in Thessaloniki - Aristotle to get Alexander to focus on his studies, finally. www.iefimerida.gr/english/univ... #ancient #classics

The wonderful Prof. Brian McGing's (of @tcdclassics.bsky.social)very recent talk to the @hellenicsociety.bsky.social on new fragments of Euripides. Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc... #ancient #classics #tragedy

CAO offers out today - so another step closer to university for many. Fingers crossed all went well for you.🤞 Do feel free to contact the dept. ([email protected]) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest. Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks. #CAO #Maynooth #Arts

The peerless Prof. Mary Beard announcing news of a new classical podcast with the wonderful Charlotte Higgins First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...

Discovery of a mosaic depicting a pair of flip-flops at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily! www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889 #classics #ancienthistory

🤞We want to wish all of the Leaving Cert students the very best of luck tomorrow! For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️ www.cao.ie?page=timetab... #classics #ancienthistory

📣 Only 8 more sleeps until the Leaving Cert Results are out! Some helpful information to read before Friday August 22nd. www.schooldays.ie/articles/art... #classics #ancienthistory

Just under a month to go - hope to see some old friends (grads old and new) at this event?

What does Maynooth University mean to you? For many alumni, MU will always hold a special place in their heart. ❤️ As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you. 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio... #MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories

Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets

Looking forward to hosting a one-day conference on Dealing with Failure in the Ancient World. On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity. #classics

📣It is finally Leaving Cert results month! ➡️Don't forget August 22nd is results day ➡️Check out the CAO website for all the important dates and deadlines www.cao.ie?page=timetab... #classics #ancienthistory

Ancient Classics are STILL engaging modern audiences! 🎥Christopher Nolan's hugely anticipated epic The Odyssey is due for release on July 17th 2026! www.bbc.com/culture/arti... #classics #ancienthistory

Belfast Summer School classes are still going, but that's not all: next term's classes open for enrolment tomorrow, Wednesday. We've got the usual Latin and ancient Greek classes, and some exciting history and culture modules. Browse courses here helenmcveigh.co.uk/shop #classicsbluesky 🏺📚

Many thanks to our wonderful colleagues in Coimbra for hosting the 16th Celtic Conference in Classics. Next up, the CCC returns to Ireland in 2026. Call for for panels now open. Please do spread the word - any questions or queries, contact [email protected]

Time ticking down ClassicsNow 2025 – Dublin, 31st Jan to 1st Feb. www.classicsnow.ie#2025Highlights Many highlights, as always, in a festival that kicks off with a discussion between Yiannis Gabriel and @edithmayhall.bsky.social #Classics #Classical #Antiquity #Reception

It's the 10th Belfast Summer School and registration is open! Come to Belfast from 21st-25th July, or take a class online from 30th June-11th July. Classes in Latin, Classical Greek and ancient epic. Special guests tbc in Belfast. Join us? helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool #Ancientbluesky 🏺📚

Further details on the attached, for any interested. #Classics #Antiquity

Dealing with Failure in the Ancient World Many congrats to my friend Dr Leah O'Hearn, who just won a NUI research award. All to support new work on ancient responses to failure. Conference in August 2025, call for papers deadline = 1st April. Contact Leah for more details: [email protected]

My buddy Han Baltussen is a co-editor of this massive 6 volume reference work, about love in antiquity. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/cultural-...