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MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM 2025, University of Ioannina, 2-5/4/2025, 2025
The 6th Maritime Archaeology Graduate Symposium (MAGS) invites scholars of Maritime Archaeology and related sub-disciplines, whose studies focus on the eastern Mediterranean, to submit their abstract proposal. The symposium is organised by the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Ioannina and is sponsored by the Honor Frost Foundation (HFF) and the University of Ioannina. MAGS 2025 will take place over 4 days (2-5 April 2025) at the premises of the University of Ioannina and the amphitheatre “Dimitrios Glaros” of the International Centre of Hellenic Education “Stavros Niarchos”. In this MAGS, we welcome postgraduates and early career researchers to submit their papers focusing on the development, breakthroughs of research, and recent discoveries in Maritime Archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean region via interdisciplinary methods. For instance, the exploitation of tools offered by other sciences that can be applied in maritime contexts concerning the preservation and wider communication of the underwater and maritime cultural heritage, excavation and research of submerged sites, wrecks, reconstruction techniques, and so forth. Specifically, this symposium aims to explore and promote new methodological approaches and provide a safe, conducive environment for the discussion and research on this gradually developing field. Besides the main theme, the HHF remains a forum focused on progress and developments in Maritime Archaeology and will be open to the following themes: • Nautical and Harbour Archaeology • Maritime Networks and Social Interactions • Maritime Cultural Landscapes and Seafaring Communities • Geoarchaeology and Palaeoenvironments • Sustainability and Historic Ships • Ship Science and Engineering of Ancient Boats/Harbours • Maritime History, Ethnography and Art We particularly encourage participation from postgraduate students and early scholars. By integrating diverse perspectives, methodologies, and experiences, MAGS 2025 seeks to create a unique space that goes beyond a conventional symposium, offering, participants a holistic and enriching experience in the realm of maritime archaeology. It is aimed to provide a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, as well as a platform where emerging researchers can engage in meaningful discussions, share innovative ideas, and form lasting connections of mentors and peers, within the maritime archaeology community. Abstract submission: Abstracts should be kept in the range of 250 words and include the title, applicant’s details (name, country, email) and institutional affiliation. A limited number of poster proposals is also accepted. Please include four keywords. Please ensure that your abstract is carefully checked for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and clarity, as it will not undergo further editing. For consistency, please use British English throughout your abstract. For further details and guidance see: https://hff-mags.org/call-for-papers/. Submissions should be sent via the following link by November 1st, 2024: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR9pyIOrJ938hehgUA9prD-3nXVLU6-GUaV-tRNRBpVETQMQ/viewform BURSARIES: The Honor Frost Foundation (HFF) is offering the opportunity for postgraduate students from the eastern Mediterranean region (Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt) to apply for support in the form of bursaries to present in the 6th Maritime Archaeology Graduate Symposium. The deadline is: November 1st, 2024 To apply, please complete the bursary application: https://honorfrostfoundation.org/2024/08/28/mags-2025-bursary/ Attendance form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHsaT56tcdwwn5vTuegbPLMW46qmYazknh21NyR9qAl6eIHQ/viewform Paper Presentation: Each presentation will be given a fifteen-minute time slot for oral delivery, followed by five minutes for questions and discussion. Attendance in person is mandatory. Poster presentation will take place in a special session (attendance in person is also mandatory). Publication: Following the quality assessment of the research papers presented at the Symposium, speakers will be strongly encouraged to submit their work to the online HFF Short Report Series. Moreover, MAGS 2025 aims to print and publish the proceedings via the series of University of Ioannina Press. More details to be announced in the due course.