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Stephen Heyworth is a Professor of Latin and Bowra Fellow and Tutor in Classics at Wadham College, University of Oxford. He has held this position since 1988, specializing in textual criticism, Latin palaeography, and classical literature. His teaching focuses on Latin poetry of the 1st century BCE and he has contributed extensively to scholarship on Ovid, Propertius, Vergil, and Catullus.
Academic Background: Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge (MA, PhD), and previously taught at the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds. His doctorate examined the manuscript tradition of Propertius, leading to an Oxford Classical Text (OCT) and commentary on the poet. Collaborations include co-authoring commentaries on Vergil’s Aeneid 3 and Ovid’s Fasti 3 with late colleague James Morwood.
Research Interests: Current projects include a full OCT of Ovid’s Fasti and its textual commentary, alongside studies of the Appendix Vergiliana, Ovid’s Consolatio ad Liviam, Tibullus’ Book 3, and Priapea. Longer-term work involves Catullus and Vitruvius’ De Architectura. His expertise bridges textual criticism and literary interpretation, with a focus on Roman religious themes in poetry.
Publications: Notable works include *Ovid, Fasti Book 3* (2019), *A commentary on Vergil, Aeneid 3* (2017), and articles on Horatian odes and Vergilian Georgics. His editorial work includes serving as editor of Classical Quarterly (1993–1998).
Advising & Grants: While specific student names or grant details are not listed, his role as a tutor and fellow at Wadham College implies active academic mentorship. His research has been supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative projects.
Labs/Teams: Collaborations with James Morwood highlight his engagement in collaborative scholarly networks. His work is part of broader Oxford initiatives in classical textual studies.
