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Laura Swift is a Fellow Tutor in Classics at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. She completed her undergraduate studies at Magdalen College before pursuing her MSt and DPhil degrees at the same institution. Swift has also held positions as a Junior Research Fellow at Trinity College and a lecturer at New College, Oxford. Additionally, she was awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship at University College London and has taught at the Open University for over ten years before returning to Magdalen. Her research interests focus on contemporary theatre and the psychology behind creative work, particularly how it relates to Greek tragedy. She has authored and edited several publications on Greek drama, including the commentary on Euripides' Bacchae and the book 'Hidden Chorus', which explores the significance of choral song in Greek society. Swift is also involved in theatre production through Potentia Difference Theatre, which is dedicated to bringing lost Greek tragedies to life through performances that incorporate elements of contemporary storytelling.
Magdalen College, University of Oxford • Oxford, GB
Fellow Tutor in the Department of Classics, responsible for teaching undergraduate students.
New College, University of Oxford • Oxford, GB
Lecturer in Classics, focusing on undergraduate education.
Trinity College, University of Oxford • Oxford, GB
Conducted research in the field of Classical studies.
University College London • London, GB
Awarded a fellowship to pursue early career research.
Open University • United Kingdom
Taught courses in Classical literature for over ten years.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.