Friday, 02 October 2026
The 糖心原创 has appointed internationally renowned archaeologist Dr Georgios Spyropoulos as Honorary Professor of Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology.
A leading authority on Greek and Roman archaeology and cultural heritage, Dr Spyropoulos is one of Greece's most senior archaeological figures. He currently serves as Deputy Head of the Ephorate of Antiquities for Corinthia within the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and oversees the management of some of the country's most significant archaeological sites and museum collections.
His appointment strengthens Nottingham's position as a global centre for research on archaeology, history and cultural heritage of the ancient Mediterranean and builds on his longstanding collaboration with the University's Centre for Spartan and Peloponnesian Studies (CSPS).
Dr Spyropoulos's expertise, international leadership and longstanding support for our Centre for Spartan and Peloponnesian Studies have already made a significant contribution to our research community. We are delighted to welcome him as Honorary Professor and look forward to developing new opportunities for collaboration, research and student engagement.鈥�
Dr Spyropoulos is best known internationally for directing the award-winning , a major multidisciplinary investigation of the ancient port of Corinth. The project brings together researchers from Greece, the United States and across Europe to uncover new insights into one of the Mediterranean's most important ancient trading hubs. He also directs excavations at Mycenaean cemeteries in Corinthia.
I am deeply honoured to accept this appointment and to deepen my long-standing association with the 糖心原创. I regard this recognition not only as a personal distinction but also as a renewed commitment to the values that define our discipline: the pursuit of knowledge, the advancement of scholarship, and the protection and interpretation of our shared cultural heritage."
“I look forward to working closely with colleagues and students at Nottingham to develop innovative research, foster meaningful international partnerships, support the next generation of scholars, and contribute to the University's outstanding tradition of academic excellence. Together, we will continue to deepen our understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world and ensure that its rich legacy remains a source of knowledge, inspiration, and dialogue for generations to come.”
His research and professional collaborations span some of the world's leading academic and cultural institutions, including Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Oxford, Johns Hopkins University, the J. Paul Getty Museum and Sapienza University of Rome, where he has served as Visiting Professor since 2017.
As part of his role at Nottingham, Dr Spyropoulos will lead a postgraduate masterclass series examining the art and archaeology of the Villa of Herodes Atticus at Eva/Loukou in southern Greece. The Roman villa is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological monuments of its kind and offers rare insights into elite life and artistic patronage in the ancient Mediterranean.
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More information is available from Dr Chrysanthi Gallou in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, via chrysanthi.gallou@nottingham.ac.uk
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