Research in Ancient History and Classical Languages at the University of Newcastle (UON) covers a wide field of interest, but a particular focus is Roman History and Literature. PhD by Research students will benefit from UON's emphasis on promoting a superior understanding of ancient culture by close reading of ancient texts, and applying contemporary techniques to analysis of all aspects of the ancient world. The approach to the ancient world is multidisciplinary, and is intended to provide perspectives on the role played by the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome on the development of the modern world. Subjects covered include the social and political life of ancient societies, classical literature and mythology, and its reception, as well as a limited amount of archaeology, with an emphasis on the shape of urban life. The discipline subscribes to the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens and keeps abreast of contemporary developments in the archaeological field internationally. Ancient History and Classical Languages at UON has particular strengths in the area of Alexander the Great and his successors, and late Republican and early Imperial Rome. Other significant highlights include Roman social history, ancient biography, gender and sexuality, and the reception of Classical culture. What you can research Research Proposals are invited in the following areas: Roman History: later Republic, early Empire Alexander and his successors Suetonian biography Gender and reception Research methodologies Modern study of the ancient world is at the forefront of advanced approaches to texts and images. Computer generated word searches and the use of virtual reality models were pioneered by Classical scholars. At UON researchers use these tools and continue to value some more traditional tools. Classical Reception and Ancient Historiography are highlights.