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Conference of the Classical Association
and the Classical Association of Scotland

University of St Andrews
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July 2025

The School of Classics at the University of St Andrews will host the 2025 Conference on 11 – 13 July, in partnership with the Classical Association (CA) and the Classical Association of Scotland (CAS).

The Conference is the largest annual Classics Conference in the UK and brings together everyone with an interest in the ancient world, from across the globe! Presenters include academics and authors, postgraduates and early-stage researchers, teachers and practitioners, and there will be two plenary lectures, one on Friday evening by Professor Lucy Grig (Edinburgh) and the other on Saturday evening by the CA President for 2024-25, Professor Stephen Halliwell (St Andrews). The Conference is open to everyone to attend, with discounted prices available for CA members, CAS members and the unwaged.

You can also look forward to receptions, the Conference Dinner, a Ceilidh, publisher stalls, an author event, the awarding of the CA Prize and CA Teaching Awards, opportunities to visit the Cathedral and Castle sites in St Andrews, and much more!

We welcome everyone to attend or contribute to the Conference.

St Andrews Cathedral and St Rules tower in bright sunlight

Registration information

Register by 11 June. View pricing, discounts, accommodation, and more…

St Andrews Castle at golden hour

Keynote speakers

Meet Professor Grig, Professor Halliwell, and Dr Hauser…

Aerial view of St Salvator's quad.

Programme

View key timings for the weekend, from 09:30 Friday to 14:30 on Sunday…

Detail of stained glass window in Martyr's Kirk

Conference themes

From Classical reception, to ancient animals, Scottish Classics and more…

View over St Andrews Harbour at dusk

Conference policies

View information on code of conduct, use of social media, photography, and more…

Aerial view of St Salvator's Chapel and North Street at night.

Prize givings

Read about teaching awards and CA prize. Nominate inspirational teachers…