Hortensii, a new initiative to tackle the problems facing PhDs without permanent academic positions, has been launched as a result of a survey in which many Women’s Classical Caucus members participated. The survey found a serious problem affecting large numbers of people, but also that there are many things that could be done to improve the situation. A full report of the survey results and suggested action plans can be found at http://hortensii.wordpress.com The project urgently needs volunteers to help implement the suggestions; offers of help will be gratefully received E.Dickey@reading.ac.uk.
