The Classical Association (Uk)

Founded in 1903 ‘to promote the development and maintain the well-being of classical studies, the times, challenges and opportunities may have changed, but our commitment to this goal remains as strong as ever. As one of the UK’s largest Classics charities, we provide financial and practical support to maintain and promote the teaching and study of the classical world in schools, universities and beyond. Our definition of classical studies is wide-ranging, covering the history, civilisations, languages, art, material culture and legacy of ancient Greece and Rome and the broader ancient Mediterranean – as well as the continuing influence and attraction of the classical world today. We are particularly proud of the work we do to promote access to the classical world. We do this by providing grants and financial support for schools’ events, outreach initiatives, academic conferences, bursary schemes for summer schools and a range of other projects. Through our network of local branches, we support Classics in local areas through events such as public talks and school reading competitions. We sponsor the UK’s largest annual Classics conference hosted by a different university each year. An indication of our ongoing commitment to access is the bursary scheme we run each year to help postgraduate students and schoolteachers attend the conference. Our Teaching Board provides a platform for teachers, university lecturers and other classical education professionals to exchange views, disseminate information and co-ordinate activity with a view to promoting the study of classical subjects at all levels in UK schools. We also provide financial support for CPD days for schoolteachers. We produce the Classical Quarterly, Classical Review and Greece & Rome journals – as well as the UK’s leading pedagogy journal for Classics instructors, the Journal of Classics Teaching.