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Professor Edith Hall is a renowned Classics scholar at Durham University's Department of Classics and Ancient History. Born in Birmingham, she holds degrees from Oxford (BA/MA/DPhil) and has taught at leading institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, and Northwestern University. Her work bridges ancient texts with modern contexts, focusing on classical reception, gender studies, and cultural history. She actively promotes classical education through outreach programs and media engagements.
Education:
- Bachelor's and Master's from Oxford University
- Doctorate (DPhil) in Classics, Oxford University
Research Interests: Professor Hall explores ancient theatre, Greek literature, Aristotle's philosophy, and the socio-political themes of ethnicity, slavery, and gender. She emphasizes the enduring impact of classical antiquity on modern culture, including theatre, film, and education. Her research often intersects with contemporary social justice issues through a classical lens.
Publications Overview: Hall has authored over 20 books, including Aristotle’s Way and Adventures with Iphigenia in Tauris, and edited volumes on topics ranging from ancient performance to classical reception in global contexts. Her work frequently challenges traditional elitism in classical studies, advocating for broader accessibility.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2023 Classical Association Prize
- 2022 British Academy Fellowship
- 2015 Erasmus Prize Medal
- Multiple honorary doctorates
Advising & Outreach: Supervised over 30 PhD students on topics like ancient performance culture and classical reception. Co-leads Advocating Classics Education, promoting classics in state schools. Received the 2021 KCL Supervisory Excellence Award.
Research Affiliations: Member of Durham's Centre for Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Centre for Classical Reception, and consultant for the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama. Leads projects like Aristotle beyond the Academy and Classical Presences in the North-East.
