Michael Scott

Michael Scott is a Professor in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick and Director of the Warwick Institute of Engagement, which works to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between the university and society through partnership and collaboration. His publications include From Democrats to Kings: The Downfall of Athens to the Epic Rise of Alexander the Great (Icon Books, 2009); Space and Society in the Greek and Roman worlds (Cambridge University Press, 2012) and Ancient Worlds: An Epic History of East and West (Hutchinson, 2016). Professor Scott holds a BA, MPhil and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. He is a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; member of the Royal Society Public Engagement Committee; Trustee and Director of Classics For All and an Honorary Citizen of Delphi. He was the recipient of the 2021 Classical Association Prize, in recognition of his efforts to bring classics to public attention.