On Friday 2 October 2026, one of the key inspirations behind the RELICS network, Professor Wim Verbaal, celebrated his emeritus status. Although this is by no means a goodbye, the occasion provided an excellent opportunity for Jeroen De Gussem and Dinah Wouters, both RELICS members and his disciples, to reflect on Wim’s remarkable academic career, his lasting impact on the study of Latin literature, and the intellectual legacy he leaves to generations of students and scholars.
