Professor Dr. Estelle Strazdins

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.

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