You can keep up with the latest School news, events and developments by joining us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. Many of our research centres and groups, as well as subject areas and seminar series have their own social media spaces too.
You can keep up with the latest School news, events and developments by joining us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. Many of our research centres and groups, as well as subject areas and seminar series have their own social media spaces too.
The School of History, Classics and Archaeology
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Subject areas, Research Centres and Research Groups
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HCA Societies
Our student societies also have a strong social media presence. You can find out more about our societies and how to contact them on the student societies page of our website.
All of the resources listed are public social media websites therefore the University of Edinburgh is not responsible for any content posted to or discussed on these sites.
The History Society is one of the oldest and largest societies on campus, renowned for its welcoming spirit and social events for which it has won many awards.
The History Society hosts guest lecturers, organises careers events, and works closely with the EUSA Liberation groups. It also hold regular social events from film screenings and karaoke to a black-tie Winter Ball. As well as all this, it runs an annual international trip and has five sports teams.
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The Edinburgh University Classics welcomes everyone who has an interest in the Ancient World. The Society hosts a variety of socials, ranging from pub nights to staff-student events, symposiums and 'Hadrian’s Ball'. It also organises an international trip. The Society conducts outreach work at local schools through their Literacy Through Latin program and welcomes anyone with a basic knowledge of Latin to volunteer. Toga tying a speciality.
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Fortune and glory! Archsoc welcomes everyone with an interest in archaeology and heritage to its academic and social events throughout the year. Try your hand at excavating, join them on trips to local heritage sites or any of their informal gatherings and annual socials for Halloween and Christmas.
The Edinburgh Archaeology Outreach Project (EAOP) is made up of of undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students of the University of Edinburgh and members of the Archaeology Society. The aim of EAOP is to to provide children in Edinburgh and it’s wider communities with free experience and insight into a subject that before may have been unavailable to them.
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Retrospect is the University's student-led History, Classics and Archaeology journal. Whether you are interested in writing about your subject outside of your studies, or simply want to gain experience in writing, editing, designing or publishing, Retrospect is the place to be. The journal is published once a semester and runs an excellent calendar of socials and careers events.
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The History and Games Society is taking a little break at the moment, but it is the only society dedicated to examining and critically playing historical games. It holds events every month and collaborates with other groups, such as The History and Games Lab, to host playtests, guest seminars, workshops, and gaming events.
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The Eleusinian Society is brand new for 2024. It is a Classics society for postgraduate students.
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LAMPS is a student community promoting interdisciplinarity and fellowship among students.
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