RAS Conference 2025
We look forward to welcoming delegates to Durham once again for another exciting series of lectures
The venue for RAS 2025 will be Collingwood College
The Roman Army School
Conference Information
The 2025 Roman Army School will be held from 28 to 31 March at Collingwood College, Durham, UK. This year the theme is:
Roman frontiers in Britain and beyond
The invited speakers are Professor David Breeze, Professor Bill Hanson, Dr Nick Hodgson, Dr Matthew Symonds, and Graham Sumner. The weekend will include a visit to Hadrian's Wall.
Draft Lecture Programme
Friday 28th March
14.00 - 16.00 Residential check in opens. Meet and Greet early arrivals (Collingwood College Foyer) Tea, coffee, biscuits
16.00 - 17.30 Meet and Greet continues in Pentland Suite (Tea Coffee and Biscuits)
17.30 - 18.00 Break
18.00 - 19.00 Bar Open (Lower Ground Floor
19.00 - 20.00 Evening Meal (From Servery in Dining Hall)
20.15 20.45 David Breeze : An introduction to Roman frontiers
20.45 - Closing Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)
Saturday 28th March
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast (From Servery in Dining Hall)
09.00 - 10.30 Nick Hodgson : The building of Hadrian's Wall - the historical background and the great dislocation
10.30 - 11.00 Tea, coffee, biscuits (Penthouse Suite)
11.00 - 12.30 Nick Hodgson : The building of Hadrian's Wall - how it was done and how it unfolded
12.30 - 14.00 Light lunch (Penthouse Suite)
14.00 - 15.30 Bill Hanson : The design and construction of the Antonine Wall
15.30 - 16.00 Break
16.00 - 17.30 Matt Symonds : Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall in their military landscape settings
17.30 - 18.00 Break
18.00 - 19.00 Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)
19.00 - 20.00 Evening Meal (From Servery in Dining Hall)
20.15 - Closing Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)
Sunday 30th March
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast (From Servery in Dining Hall)
09.00 - 10.30 David Breeze : The frontier in Germany
10.30 - 11.00 Tea, coffee, biscuits (Penthouse Suite)
11.00 - 12.30 Bill Hanson : The Valu Lui Traian in Romania
12.30 - 14.00 Light lunch (Penthouse Suite)
14.00 - 18.00 Excursion to Housesteads Roman Fort
Coach departs from Collingwood College @ 13.30
18.00 - 19.00 Bar open (Lower Ground Floor). Note : Another group will be using the bar (for their quiz) this evening.
19.00 - 20.15 Evening Meal (From Servery in Dining Hall)
20.15 - Closing Bar open (Lower Ground Floor) Note : Another group will be using the bar (for their quiz) this evening.
Monday 31st March
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast (From Servery in Dining Hall)
Note Residents must check out of their accomodation before today's first lecture.
Please hand your key in to reception before 9.00 am.
Luggage can be stored at the end of the lecture room.
09.00 - 10.30 Graham Sumner : What soldiers wore on the British frontiers.
10.30 - 11.00 Tea, coffee, biscuits (Penthouse Suite)
11.00 - 12.30 All : Discussion
12.30 - 14.00 Light lunch
14.00 - Depart for home
For booking information go to the How to book page.
Information for Delegates
Download the Information for delegates sheet which includes directions to Collingwood College, where to park, public transport etc.
For local bus service see Durham Cathedral Bus timetable.
To book a place at the conference please go to the Bookings page.
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