The Classical Association of Christchurch
The Association is run by the Classics Programme at the University of Canterbury for all those who have an interest in the ancient Mediterranean world. Around seven or eight events per year are held, usually from March to November.
Regular features include public lectures aimed at the interested non-specialist by leading academics from all parts of the world in all areas of the field. Recent lectures have included such wide-ranging topics as shipwrecks from the Persian Wars, the figure of Crassus in Stanley Kubrick’s Spartacus, the death of Archimedes, and the history of pleasure among the Greeks.
Other regular features are play-readings of new translations of Greek and Roman drama by members of the programme, often the blue-print for full productions later on, and held in the convivial environment of the University Staff Club.
All Classical Association Lectures and Classics Research Seminars are listed here on the University Website
New members are always welcome to join the Association. The annual subscription rate is $15.00 and for students $10.00. Download Subscription Form (PDF, 48 KB)
For full details on how to join, please contact:
President of the Association
Dr. Patrick O'Sullivan
Phone +64 3 364 2987 ext 8879
patrick.osullivan@canterbury.ac.nz
or the Administrator
Cindy Jones
Phone +64 3 364 2987 ext 8580
cindy.jones@canterbury.ac.nz