The keynote will be given by Véronique Dasen (University of Friborg) on "Amulets and Women’s Agency: Heracles and Omphale, a Knotted Life".

We will also feature spotlight talks and breakout groups specifically to discuss issues around caring, broadly defined.

A full schedule is available on the WCC UK's website.

People of any gender expression or identity who support the WCC UK's aims are welcome to attend this event.

Registration is free for both WCC UK members and non-members; if you are able, please consider giving a donation to support our work, including our emergency grant scheme for precarious classicists who are suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. Non-members are also encouraged to join the WCC UK to support our work and enjoy free entry to all of our events: membership currently costs £20 per calendar year, or £5 for students, unemployed, retired or underemployed members (please see our website for further details on how to join).

You can also find more information on the Women's Classical Committee UK, including our aims and activities, on our website.

Any other queries about the launch event or the WCC should be directed to womensclassicalcommittee at gmail.com.