Richard Whitaker’s long-awaited translation of Virgil’s poems of the lives, loves, sufferings and songs of herdsmen has now been published. African Pastoral features 31 superb images by South African and international artist William Kentridge. The volume can be downloaded as a FREE PDF, or bought as a printed book. https://punctumbooks.com/catalog/10.53288/0574.1.00

Joint Conference of the Southern African Society for Near Eastern Studies (SASNES) and the Classical Association of South Africa (CASA)

Transformative Readings of Antiquity: Reimagining the Ancient Past
Dates: 6-9 July 2027
University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus, Pretoria, South Africa

In order to stimulate and promote cross-cultural and transdisciplinary research into the ancient Mediterranean and Western Asia, the annual SASNES conference and the 36th Biennial CASA Conference will be held jointly and hosted by the University of Pretoria’s Department of Ancient and Modern Languages and Cultures in 2027.

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Deadline for submission: extended to 31 May 2026

CfP: 4^th International Classics Conference in Ghana (ICCG)

Classics at the Crossroads
University of Ghana, Legon
3–4 September 2026

Over the past decade, significant strides have been made to rethink Classics beyond its traditional boundaries. Collaborative initiatives such as Global Classics and Africa, Classics Beyond Borders, the Africa World Initiative, and Classics at the Crossroads have sought to reimagine the discipline as more inclusive, globally engaged, and responsive to diverse intellectual traditions.

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Funded PhD in Classics and Classical Studies at UFS

The Department of Philosophy & Classics at the University of the Free State invites applications from outstanding candidates for a fully funded PhD students to study towards a PhD in Classics and/or Classical Studies.

The UFS is pleased to offer a three-year, fully funded doctoral scholarship in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical Studies, supporting innovative research in one or more of the following areas:

• Animals in antiquity
• Graeco-Roman religion and magic
• Greek and Latin elegy and epic
• Greek drama

Funding and Duration

Duration: 3 years

Funding: Full tuition fees, a comprehensive stipend and research expenses.

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Classics and Classical Studies Teaching, Learning and Assessment Indaba

The Classical Association of South Africa

&

The University of the Free State

cordially invite you to

The 3^rd Classics Teaching and Learning Indaba.

30-31 October 2026

University of the Free State, Bloemfontein

Call for Participation and Proposals (PDF)