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Detail of the 1924 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) regimental war memorial in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

📢 Registration is now open for Fields of Conflict XIII!

Join archaeologists, researchers and heritage professionals from around the world in Glasgow for the 13th Biennial International Conference in Conflict Archaeology, taking place from 4–6 September 2026 at the University of Glasgow.

Across three days of presentations, discussion and exchange, we’ll explore new research, reflect on more than 25 years of conflict archaeology and consider the future of the field.

🎟️ Full conference registration: £65

Registration also includes the opportunity to reserve a place at complimentary Saturday activities, including:

• The Clydeside Blitz Walking Tour
• Ghosts in the Metal: A Hunterian Numismatic Workshop
• ‘Saturday Night at the Museum’ Drinks Reception

Places for some activities may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Register now:
https://foc2026.co.uk/attend/registration/

As we enter August, and with one month to go we are happy to be able to release our updated programme taking account of some changes to timings for certain events and papers with further confirmed titles.

Please note this programme is still subject to change over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for further updates.

We are delighted to finally publish our draft programme for Fields of Conflict XIII this September

Taking place at the University of Glasgow from 4–6 September 2026, the conference will feature three days of papers, panels, workshops and tours covering conflict archaeology across a broad range of periods, places and specialist approaches.

The programme includes sessions on battlefield and siege archaeology, modern conflict, contested memories, osteology, conflict heritage, archaeological methods and many other areas, alongside a keynote address and evening receptions.

Please note the programme includes an updated schedule as well as breakdowns for each individual session.

Programme

We are especially grateful to the speakers who have agreed to present on Sunday afternoon. Their flexibility has helped us accommodate the breadth of contributions being offered this year.

The programme remains a draft and may be subject to minor changes. Conference registration information and the booking link are expected to be published by the end of this week.

We are delighted to bring you a major update as we continue preparing for the upcoming Fields of Conflict Conference.

While our full, finalized conference programme is still currently in development, the organizing committee has been working hard behind the scenes to map out the flow of the event. We are now in a position to share a draft schedule of the conference to help you plan your travel and attendance.

You can view the provisional schedule here: https://foc2026.co.uk/attend/programme/

Alongside the draft schedule, we have also updated several key pages on our website to ensure you have all the practical information you need for a seamless experience:

• Our Venue: Get detailed information on where the presentations and events will be held, including maps, accessibility details, and how to navigate the space. https://foc2026.co.uk/attend/our-venue/
• Catering: Find out what to expect regarding lunches, coffee breaks, and dietary requirements during the conference. https://foc2026.co.uk/attend/catering/
• Accommodation: Planning your stay? We’ve compiled updated recommendations, local hotel options, and booking details. https://foc2026.co.uk/attend/accommodation/

We recommend checking these pages as you finalize your travel arrangements. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for the conference. We look forward to welcoming you all very soon!

H. H. Mooney Memorial Travel Award

The Organising Committee is delighted to be able to announce the availability of a new travel grant, made possible through the Hugh H. Mooney Memorial Travel Award. The award is intended to assist with the costs of attending the conference for the purposes of presenting.

The H. H. Mooney Memorial Travel Award has two distinct funding streams:

Student Support Award:

• This fund is open to matriculated undergraduate or postgraduate students of a recognised institution for higher education.
• The fund is also available to recent graduates from a recognised institution, who have graduated at any time in the last two years (since 2024).

Discretionary Support Award:

• This fund is open to all speakers, to be awarded at the discretion of the Organising Committee.
• A preference will be given to applicants from marginalised communities, or those who may face challenges related to long-distance travel, such as those travelling from outside the Global North.

Successful applicants will receive a travel grant of £200. Funds will only be granted if the applicant’s abstract is accepted for the conference programme.

We are deeply grateful for the kind generosity of members and friends of the Mooney Family whose contribution has enabled us to support broader participation in this year’s conference.

Apply for the Travel Award: https://foc2026.co.uk/?page_id=270

Call for Papers Extension

In light of this new funding opportunity, we are pleased to announce that the Call for Conference Papers has been extended until 20 April. This extension is intended to give prospective applicants sufficient time to submit both their paper proposals and travel award applications.

This award aims to foster a wider diversity of applicants and scholarly contributions. We especially encourage papers from areas underrepresented in this years’ submissions including prehistoric, classical, medieval, and pre-contact research.

Submit a paper proposal: https://foc2026.co.uk/submit/call-for-papers-open/

A quick reminder that the deadline is fast approaching for submissions to the 13th Annual International Conference in Conflict Archaeology! We are accepting paper proposals until 09:00 UTC on 30 March 2026.

We invite 15-minute papers exploring the material, spatial, and lived realities of group-based violence — from prehistory to the present, anywhere in the world. We’d love to see a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented this year.

To submit, please provide a 150–300 word abstract via the online submission form hosted by the Centre for Integrated Research in Conflict Archaeology (CIRCA): https://forms.gle/1DEH6NT3RrhfXv1v8

The Organising Committee of the 13th Biennial Meeting of Fields of Conflict is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the International Conference in Conflict Archaeology, to be held at the University of Glasgow in September 2026.

We invite submissions for 15-minute oral presentations that address any aspect of the material, spatial, and experiential remains of group-based violence. Papers may draw on case studies from any geographic region and any period, from prehistory to the modern day. The conference language is English, and preference will be given to papers presented in person.

Submission deadline: 09:00 UTC, Monday 30 March 2026

We look forward to welcoming a diverse range of papers and participants to Glasgow!

For more information visit: https://foc2026.co.uk/submit/call-for-papers-open/ or download and share our flier below:

We are pleased to announce that our soft opening for Fields of Conflict 2026 has been a great success.

Our Call for Sessions, which we quietly announced on December 18th 2026 is now officially closed to public submissions. Despite the low-key nature of our announcement, we have been overwhelmed by the fantastic response from the community.

We have received a number of exciting proposals covering a variety of topics. From the osteoarchaeology of conflict, to experimental archaeology, and the archaeology of protest/civil disobedience. We’re also delighted by the international nature of the submissions. Which cover conflict across multiple eras from a wide array of geographic locations, including Europe, North America, South-East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

The organising committee now faces the difficult decision of which of these many sessions to include in our final programme.

In the meantime we look forward to the announcement of our general Call for Papers, which has already generated significant interest from the community and which we expect to produce an even greater response than we have received in our Call for Sessions.

For several months now our Organising Committee has been laying the groundwork for the 13th Biennial Meeting of the Fields of Conflict. We are pleased to able to officially announce that the conference will be held at Glasgow University in Scotland from Friday 4th September to Sunday 6th September.