The Women's Classical Committee UK was founded at which London institute on International Women's Day 2015?

The Women’s Classical Committee UK was founded at London’s Institute of Classical Studies on International Women’s Day in 2015.

The committee brings together academics, students, and teachers working to support women in Classics, increase attention to women in antiquity and classical reception, and promote feminist and gender-informed approaches to the field. Its founding date is recorded as March 8, 2015, linking the organization directly to the international day focused on women’s rights and equality.

The WCC was inspired partly by the Women’s Classical Caucus in the United States and by the Society for Women in Philosophy UK. Its membership is open to people of all genders, despite its focus on women’s experiences and representation in Classics. Victoria Leonard and Helen Lovatt were among its first chairs.

The Institute of Classical Studies is part of the University of London’s School of Advanced Study. It is distinct from the nearby Institute of Historical Research, the Courtauld Institute of Art, and the Warburg Institute, all London research institutions but not the committee’s founding location.