Dr. Christian Laes

Professor

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Biography

Christian Laes is a classicist and ancient historian focusing on the social and cultural history of Graeco-Roman Late Antiquity. His research centers on human life courses, emphasizing childhood, youth, family, sexuality, and disabilities. Laes has published over 150 contributions in esteemed journals and book volumes with internationally recognized publishers. He is a member of several international research networks, including the project 'Religion and Childhood' and the 'Roman Society Research Center', reflecting his commitment to collaborative scholarly work. He has held various guest professorships at institutions such as Coimbra and Oslo, and he has been involved in important projects concerning disability history and education in classical languages. His academic journey includes a title of Adjunct Professor granted by Tampere University, and he's actively engaged in teaching and curriculum development within the humanities, focused on ancient Greek and Roman studies. Passionate about promoting Latin and classical education, he has played a pivotal role in shaping attainment targets for classical languages in Flanders and has contributed to conferences and educational initiatives across Europe.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Professor of Ancient History, with a focus on the cultural and societal aspects of Graeco-Roman Antiquity.

Awards

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Homerusprijs

2015-03-28
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Council Member

2020-08-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.