Recent areas of research by students in the department include Athenian and Corinthian Black-figure Vase Painting Motivation and Justification in the Dramas of Aeschylus the Roman Praetorian Guard the Hymns of Peter Abelard Current research includes Widows and Orphans in Ancient Greece Women in Antiquity the Roman Soldier criticism in Quintilian . In the recent Research Assessment Exercise the department's rating rose to 4. One of the things highlighted in the report along with the research completed by its staff was the research culture and achievements of Glasgow postgraduates. The Faculty conducts a research training course, and carefully monitors the progress of students. The department has a varied seminar programme, with contributions from staff and postgraduates of this and other universities.
Postgraduates have the use of their own computer room in the department.
The Library facilities are excellent.