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The IGRCT, based at the University of Bristol, exists to promote research into all aspects of Greco-Roman culture from antiquity to the present day.

The IGRCT believes that classical culture remains a vital influence in the modern world. It embraces research from many fields, including history of all kinds, archaeology, literary studies, art history and philosophy, and has a particular focus on research that explores the links between ancient and modern.

29/10/2026

Earlier this month we welcomed Dr Robert Howes to speak at our annual John Addington Symonds lecture. Dr Howes presented a photographic history of Pride in Bristol and beyond 🌍 🏳️‍🌈 The event was well attended, and it made us excited for next year’s already!

22/10/2026

On Tuesday 13th October the IGRCT supported the Embodying Myth event. Both workshops were fully booked and brought together a wonderful mix of people from across different disciplines, and the panel discussion was also really well attended. Thank you to IGRCT board member Connie Bloomfield-Gadelha and the facilitators, Emily Lim (National Theatre Public Acts) and Raquel Meseguer Zafe (Lost Dog Dance).

15/10/2026

We are so excited to host a writing workshop with leading contemporary Greek poet Phoebe Giannisi. The event, which is in collaboration with the Bristol Poetry Institute, is open to all Bristol students. To register, sign up here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theinstituteofgreeceromeandtheclassicaltradition/2432427?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAU9plZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUQX74dbyFYXNVakjEiR4yRwlsgGA93NydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp7tjncSTr_8ZpiR8BgTdwUv_bKj8RyEXg-y7jm_oDf_-5gyZyiBfs9GMbYPP_aem_03vL-JlDcSoosVkM8Fkouw

08/10/2026

IGRCT director Laura Jansen has penned a piece celebrating Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize in literature! Read it here:

At a time when scholarship and creative writing are often treated as separate pursuits, Carson has shown how deeply they belong together.

29/09/2026

We are delighted to announce our 2026 Donors’ celebration featuring a performance by leading contemporary Greek poet Phoebe Giannisi and poet-translator Brian Sneeden
19 November, 6 pm 🕕
Tickets available here: https://buytickets.at/theinstituteofgreeceromeandtheclassicaltradition/2411088

22/09/2026

We are so excited to share the upcoming event “Embodying Myth”, taking place on Tuesday 13th October. Tickets for each workshop and the Q&A can be booked via our website - https://igrct.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/events/

17/09/2026

We are excited to announce that the 2026 John Addington Symonds Lecture in collaboration with will be delivered by Robert Howes, historian, author, and member of OutStories Bristol, who will be talking about the history of Pride in Bristol and beyond 📸

The lecture will take place on October 3rd from 5PM to 7PM in the Peel Lecture Theatre, School of Geographical Sciences. The event is free, open to all, and will be followed by a drinks reception.

Tickets 🎟️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theinstituteofgreeceromeandtheclassicaltradition/2410977
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

10/09/2026

As the next academic year approaches, we are excited to invite you to save the date for our upcoming flagship events! Sign up to our newsletter to stayed notified when tickets go live!

07/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Intern, Medi Jones-Williams, to the IGRCT! 😊
We are delighted to have Medi joining us for the coming academic year and look forward to the ideas, energy, and perspectives she will bring to the Institute.
Welcome, Medi! 👋✨

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