Looking at the ancient world through a contemporary lens, New Directions in Classics bridges the ancient Greek and Roman times and our present.
This year’s five-part series, co-organized annually by Dr. Peter J. Miller, Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics, and Ruth Dickinson (BA Hons 18), a member of UWinnipeg’s Board of Regents and Alumni Council, continues the tradition of offering interesting and engaging lectures that connect diverse areas of study across millennia to today.
Perhaps more than ever, with the humanities and indeed education and universities under attack, it’s gratifying to have the opportunity to demonstrate the relevance, vitality, novelty, and urgency of work in Classics.
Dr. Peter J. Miller
“Perhaps more than ever, with the humanities and indeed education and universities under attack, it’s gratifying to have the opportunity to demonstrate the relevance, vitality, novelty, and urgency of work in Classics,” said Dr. Miller.
This year’s topics include Indigenous Epicureans and Golden Age Colonialism; Hot Wars, Cold Wars and the Development of Classical Archaeology; and discussions of Golden-Age Colonialism through the ages.
“Nine years into New Directions in Classics, we continue to be amazed at the extent of research going on in the Classical and multi-disciplinary fields,” said Dickinson. “Our series has garnered steadfast attendees and is reaching new audiences every year. Our connections through this public lecture series, social media, and on-campus word of mouth, has allowed us to explore interesting and diversified research.”
For a complete list of upcoming lectures, visit the 2025 New Directions homepage.
