Josephine Quinn

Professor Josephine Quinn is a Professor of Ancient History and Fellow and Director of Studies in Classics at St John's College, University of Cambridge. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Classics, a leading center for research and teaching in ancient languages, literatures, and civilizations. Her research focuses on ancient Mediterranean cultures, with particular emphasis on writing systems, urban history, and Greek cultural interaction. She is actively involved in major research projects such as the CREWS project (Contexts of and Relations between Early Writing Systems) and the Greek in Italy initiative, exploring the cultural and linguistic dynamics of antiquity.

• Research Projects:
• CREWS: Investigating early writing systems' contexts and interrelations
• Greek in Italy: Examining Hellenic cultural and linguistic influence in Roman contexts

Her work bridges archaeology, philology, and history, contributing to interdisciplinary understandings of ancient societies. No specific awards or grants are listed, but her academic leadership and project involvement reflect significant scholarly recognition.