Dr. Maria Wyke

Biography

Maria Wyke is a Professor and Chair of Latin in the Department of Greek and Latin at University College London, where she has been since September 2005. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Oxford, a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge, and a Master of Arts from Birkbeck College. Wyke's research interests focus on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and desire as reflected in Roman love poetry. She has a keen interest in the reception of classical texts and is currently the principal investigator of the AHRC-funded project 'Museum Dreamworlds', which investigates silent films related to ancient Greece and Rome held at the BFI National Archive. Wyke was also the Chair of the Sub-Panel for Classics in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Her prior appointments include significant academic roles at the University of Reading and the University of Cambridge, where she fostered her dual interests in classical studies and media studies. Wyke is dedicated to developing scholarly research that addresses the complexities of classical reception studies and aims to engage with audiences beyond traditional academic circles.

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