Dr Elizabeth Baynham

Elizabeth Baynham is a Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Newcastle, having received her doctorate from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Her primary research interests are in the areas of Greek history, Greek and Roman historiography and Greek and Roman art; in particular, the reign of Alexander the Great and his Successors. She has published three books, one sole authored, the others co-edited. Her articles have appeared in Classical Quarterly (Oxford) and European and North American journals and in several edited collections of thematic studies. She has been invited to present public lectures and graduate seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.

Research Expertise
My work is primarily focussed on Greek history from the 4th century B.C., in particular the reign of Alexander the Great and his Successors and the relevant ancient historiography.

Teaching Expertise
Ancient Greek and Roman history; particularly Greek history of the 5th and 4th centuries B.C.; Greek and Roman social history; Greek, Etruscan and Roman art and architecture.

Administrative Expertise
Discipline co-ordinator (2007; 2012-13); School equity officer (2003-2005); Honours convenor (2005); course co-ordinator for AHIS 1010, AHIS1000, AHIS3140; AHIS3540; AHIS3530; AHIS2051, AHIS3550