Mary Beard

Fame, academe and gender: An interview with Mary Beard

11:00am - 11:50am / Thursday 21st July 2016 / Venue: Victoria Gallery & Museum
Type: Seminar / Category: Public
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Professor Mary Beard has brought the ancient world alive to millions via her acclaimed tv series. She successfully navigates a distinguished academic career with the demands of the media. She has also used her insights from the classical world to face down misogyny. Professor Susan Wray, the University's Director of Athena SWAN, will interview Mary about her career and reflections on being a public figure and female.

The 30 minute interview will be followed by a question and answer session. If you have any questions you would like Professor Wray to put to Mary then please contact the Events Team: events@liverpool.ac.uk