Speakers give a paper of about 45 minutes duration dealing with any subject connected with the ancient world (broadly defined), the reception of antiquity, or classical scholarship. They have the opportunity to receive questions, moderated by the joint chairs, from an audience of postgraduate students, mainly, but not exclusively, from the University of London, and to continue the discussion over wine and nibbles. The seminar provides a friendly environment in which speakers are able to talk about their research, take part in stimulating discussion of their paper, and extend their social and academic network. During the past two years we have been pleased to attract speakers from 24 different institutions both in the United Kingdom and further afield in Europe.

The seminar will take place at 4.30 p.m. on the following Fridays during the year 2010/11: October 1 (welcome party), 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10; January 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; May 6, 13, 20. One of these sessions will provide an opportunity for MA students to present their work. All seminars will take place in Senate House G35, apart from 12 November, which will take place in UCL History G09, and 10 December, which will take place in Stewart House STB9. Senate House and Stewart House are accessible for people with disabilities but we regret that UCL History is unsuitable for wheelchair users.