Arlene talks about initiatives she has been involved with that have helped Classics to thrive again in schools

A conversation with Arlene about what we can learn about oracy education from the ancient world, why more young people should be studying ‘rhetoric’ and the myths about oracy and citizenship we should be challenging

Arlene explains why Classics is for everyone

In this University of Oxford Faculty of Classics podcast, Arlene chats with the winners of the faculty’s exciting new performance competition for young people from across the UK

In this episode we talk to Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Professor of Classics Education and Public Policy at Durham University, about her fierce belief in the enduring relevance of classical rhetoric to today’s world, and why its value in helping disadvantaged children find their voice in a more engaging way is fundamental to how schools need to develop oracy, alongside literacy and numeracy.

In this University of Oxford APGRD podcast, Arlene discusses her co-authored book about Classics in schools and communities.

In this University of Oxford Faculty of Classics podcast, Arlene discusses her experiences of studying Classics as a Scottish student.

In this radio show, Arlene shares insights from her research on Classics, rhetoric and oracy.

Recent successes shared by Arlene with the Anglo-Hellenic League

Arlene talks about her British Academy Innovation Fellowship and how her research on oracy, social mobility and employability is impacting education in schools.

Find out how Arlene has helped to shape public policy, with help from the Oxford Policy Engagement Network.

In this plenary talk, Arlene shares data which reveal the geographical areas of the UK where Classical subjects are most, and least, available to learners in schools.

In this event, Arlene chairs a fascinating discussion about how language enhances activism.

In this series of videos, Arlene helps teachers to prepare for their first academic conference.

In this video, Arlene gives evidence to Parliament at the request of Emma Hardy MP. The evidence session centred on international approaches to classroom talk and she spoke alongside three other experts: Andreas Schleicher (OECD Director of Education), Prof Lauren Resnick (Institute of Learning, University of Pittsburgh) and Dr Sandra Berkowitz (US debate team coach).

In this video, Arlene suggests how we might ‘Make Classics Better’ via collaboration. Part of the University of Reading Summer Seminar Series 2021.

In this video, Arlene discusses oracy education in policy and practice