Classics Society Dinner
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Dr Charlotte Spence reveal how Late Antique Egyptians used curse tablets to invoke the divine.
• Debate contemporary Classical studies with Old Members during a formal dinner in the historic Hall.
• Access the exclusive Founder’s Library for a pre-dinner reception in a historic setting.
About this event
The Classics Society Dinner is a premier annual event at New College, Oxford, bringing together current students and Old Members to celebrate their shared passion for Classical studies. The evening is structured around academic engagement and social connection, beginning with a scholarly presentation followed by formal dining. This year's event features a pre-dinner talk by Dr Charlotte Spence titled 'Cursing and Being Cursed in Late Antique Egypt.' Following the lecture, attendees will move to...
Event Highlights
- •Guest lecture by Dr Charlotte Spence on Late Antique Egyptian curse tablets
- •Formal three-course dinner held in the historic New College Hall
- •Networking reception for current students and Old Members in the Founder’s Library
- •Academic presentation in the McGregor Matthews room
Speaker
Dr Charlotte Spence
Lecturer in Ancient History at St Hilda’s College, Oxford
Dr Spence is a social and cultural historian whose research focuses on conceptions of the dead and the divine in ancient curse tablets. She previously held her first academic post at New College and is the author of the forthcoming monograph 'Appeals to the Supernatural in Ancient Curse Tablets.'
Programme
Pre-dinner talk
Dr Charlotte Spence speaks on 'Cursing and Being Cursed in Late Antique Egypt' in the McGregor Matthews room.
Drinks reception
Held in the Founder’s Library.
Three-course dinner
Formal dinner served in Hall.
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Dress code: Lounge suits or equivalent
- •Advance booking required (deadline was 14 January 2026)
Organized by: New College Classics Society
Contact: 01865 279500