Simon David Goldhill

Simon David Goldhill is a renowned Professor in Greek Literature and Culture at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a Fellow and Director of Studies in Classics at King's College. His academic career spans decades, marked by significant leadership roles such as Director of the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH) from 2010 to 2017. As a leading scholar of Greek tragedy, his work bridges classical studies with Victorian literature and cultural theory.

• Current Positions: Professor of Greek, Director of Studies in Classics, King's College
• Previous Roles: Director of CRASSH, John Harvard Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences

Research Focus: Goldhill’s scholarship merges Greek tragedy with broader cultural analysis, particularly its reception in the 19th century. His work on topics like the politics of poetics in late antiquity and the invention of Christian temporality exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach, integrating literary theory with historical inquiry.

Scientific Recognition: He has received prestigious accolades including the

• Runciman Prize (2013)
• Robert Lowry Patten Prize (2012)
• Gold Medal for History (2010)

and has been elected to fellowships in the British Academy, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Australian Academy of Humanities. His ERC Advanced Grant (€2.5M, 2012-2017) underscores his leadership in classical reception studies.

Professional Affiliations: Goldhill serves as President of the European Institutes for Advanced Study (NetIAS) and sits on the Council of the Arts and Humanities Research Council, contributing to the global academic infrastructure in humanities research.