Dr. Estelle Strazdins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Estelle Strazdins is a Senior Lecturer in Classics at the Australian National University. She holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, where she explored the cultural history of Imperial Greece through her work, 'Fashioning Future Roman Greece: Memory, Monuments, Texts', published by Oxford University Press in 2023. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, leading her toward her passion for Classical studies. Estelle has a keen interest in Greek and Roman literature, exploring themes such as memory, identity, and the reception of antiquity in modern contexts. She has participated in several prestigious scholarships, including those from the Jessie Webb and Rae Edith Bennett Travelling Scholarships, and has contributed significantly to research in the fields of Greek literature and cultural memory. Her latest projects investigate the intersections of Greek and Roman narratives and their impact on present-day perceptions of the ancient world. With extensive experience in supervision of research students and active participation in scholarly communities, Estelle is recognized for her contributions to the field and her leadership roles in various academic organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Lecturer in Classics with a focus on Greek History.

Awards

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Clarendon Scholarship

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Jessie Webb Scholarship

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Rae Edith Bennett Travelling Scholarship

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.