Join Edinburgh Political Union for a conversation on "Disability, University and COVID19" TONIGHT at 7pm as part of #DisabilityHistoryMonth with HCAatEdinburgh's own Mia Nicole Davies discussing cripantiquity. Link below: facebook.com/events/9293804…

Reminder to all HCAatEdinburgh students (particularly WP) that this is the last week to fill in the 'Sense of Belonging' survey. You can share your experiences here and help contribute to a more diverse, inclusive and supportive HCA: edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/sense-of-belon…

Want to get your hands on a physical copy of our upcoming print journal, "Prejudice and Pandemics", when it launches in the new year? Make sure you register to receive one (by post or collection) here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Staying in Edinburgh over the Winter Break? ❄️ If you're a UoE student who could use some company for an outdoor activity, you can book a timeslot to meet with a member of staff or alumni: uoe.sharepoint.com/sites/Winterbr…

Hope everyone had a lovely winter break (at least the snow was nice in Edinburgh for a while?)! There's lots to share in coming weeks as Semester 2 gets underway - including some exciting events with HCAatEdinburgh - so watch this space 👀

February is LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ On 9th Feb at 5pm HCAatEdinburgh will be hosting Dr Molly Merryman (Research Director for @Queer_Britain) to discuss QUEER VOICES FROM THE PANDEMIC. For more info & to register for the event, click here: ed.ac.uk/history-classi…

Deadline for Illustrator Applications is this Friday! If you're interested, please send us a brief introduction (100 words max) and some examples of your work. All applications to [email protected] Deadline: 22nd January

📍A reminder that HCAatEdinburgh School Council is today at 2pm! All students are welcome & encouraged to join. Meeting will be on Teams via this link: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…

Retrospect's Conference is here! We'll be holding three sessions over three days on the theme of History and Hope! Historical Theory & Practice - 17.02 Gender & Sexuality - 18.02 Revolution - 19.02 Time: 5pm GMT Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/retrospect-c… HCAatEdinburgh

*** How can we make Classics accessible to a wider audience? *** Have any thoughts on this question? Send us a submission for our upcoming series - Classics in Conversation. Full Details: retrospectjournal.com/classics-in-co… Classical Association of Scotland #Classics #ClassicsTwitter #AncientHistory

The Last Of Us scene in Astro's Playroom has ruined me. LOOK AT THAT CLICKER! #PS5Share, #ASTROsPLAYROOM

The Classical Association Annual Conference 2021 begins tomorrow and I'm delighted to be participating in the first panel: 'Inclusive Classics and pedagogy: teachers, academics and students in conversation'. Find the full programme of events below: classicalassociation.org/events/ca-annu…

I've poured (literally) hundreds of hours into this game and yet to stumble across this one! Time for another playthrough after GTA V methinks...

Classics in Conversation Part 3! This week, our contributors discuss the appropriation of ancient symbols by far-right groups and media stereotypes about the Classical World. Tristan Craig Lexie Henning and Alex Aderman retrospectjournal.com/2021/04/11/cla… #Classics Classical Association of Scotland

Excited to announce I'll be presenting a paper at the History & Games Lab student seminar series on 11 May (details to follow) entitled 'That's Edutainment: History, Pedagogy, and the Video Game Industry'. Come chat AC and Rome: Total War with me! 🎮 #ancienthistory #classics #videogames

Just under a week to go folks! Come listen to me discuss the ancient world in video gaming, the cognitive benefits of strategy games, and desperately try to fit in a mention of my personal favourite series, Fallout. Not to be missed! 🎮

There's still time to get your free ticket to this amazing talk by Tristan Craig on the relationship between history, pedagogy, and the video game industry, starting with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Origins. #wherehistorymeetsgames eventbrite.com/e/thats-edutai…

Enter your art about #QueerCreativity to the @Queer_Britain Madame F Award by Nov 12. There are 3 cash prizes (£1500/1000/500!), and artwork will help the charity open a physical #LGBTQ+ museum next year. More info, meet the judges and enter here: queerbritain.org.uk/artaward2021

Good morning and happy Monday! This week, alongside TEN new articles from our team of columnists, we are launching our first print edition of the year! You can submit your 200 word pitch now to [email protected]

JOIN TEAM RETROSPECT! We're now recruiting Columnists, Junior Columnists, Copy Editors and Illustrators. Find out more about each of these roles and how to apply: retrospectjournal.com/retrospect-is-…. Deadline is 25th September.