I manage communications and support impact evaluation for the Centre for Research in Digital Education and the Data Education in Schools programme. I have a PhD in Classics and am interested in educational outreach, school engagement and research engagement. In 2023, I was Ancient History Project Coordinator at the Edinburgh Sutton Trust Summer School, an event aimed at facilitating access to Higher Education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. During my doctoral studies, I completed a workshop on "AI and Ancient Writing Cultures" at the University of Bologna and a course on Social Network Analysis for Ancient History research. I collaborated with the Scottish charity Open Past on a project putting History and Archaeology learning materials in the hands of the schools. I also volunteer as Communications Officer for AIGU (Italian Association of Youth for UNESCO), designing and delivering events to raise awareness on the UNESCO cultural heritage in collaboration with schools, higher education institutions, museums and other institutions.
Email: gpasquar@ed.ac.uk