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Late antique seminars: Spring 2026

The Centre for Late Antique Studies (CLAS) regularly shares seminars of interest to late antique scholars. The first session this semester takes place on 11 March. For information, email Sophie Schoess...

STARR seminars: Spring 2026

The St Andrews Reception Research group will meet weekly for a series of work-in-progress seminars. Each seminar will focus on an aspect of classical reception. Everyone is welcome to attend. Schedule 29 January...

Classics seminar series: Spring 2026

The School of Classics seminar series starts on 28 January, with a paper by Lucy Wadeson (St Andrews). Research seminars take place on Fridays at 4:15pm or Wednesdays at 2:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend....