Classically minded school pupils from all over Scotland gathered at St Andrews yesterday (Wednesday 12th June, 2002) to take part in the traditional Annual Recitation and Project Competition organised jointly by The Tayside Classical Organisation and the University of St Andrews.
A new Classics research centre at the University of St Andrews is to be formally opened this week (Friday 15th March 2002) with a lecture by one of the most distinguished academics in the field of Classics and Philosophy.
An innovative hi-tech scheme to teach the Classics through interactive learning will be launched next year at the University of St Andrews.
The University of St Andrews has been voted the top UK institution to study Classics and Maths.
The winners of an annual schools competition aimed at raising the profile of the classics have been announced today.