The 7th Maritime Archaeology Graduate Symposium (MAGS 2027) will take place from 10 to 13 March 2027 in Aix-en-Provence, France. MAGS 2027 is organised by Aix-Marseille University and sponsored by the Honor Frost Foundation and Aix-Marseille University.

Applications for MAGS 2027 are now open. Postgraduate students and early-career researchers are invited to present work exploring maritime archaeology through a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches. The symposium welcomes research concerning the eastern Mediterranean from researchers based anywhere in the world, as well as research conducted in any region by maritime archaeologists from the eastern Mediterranean. For more information, please see the conference website.

Themes

The Symposium welcomes papers addressing maritime archaeology in the eastern Mediterranean, as well as research undertaken by maritime archaeologists from the region. The overarching theme is recent developments and discoveries in eastern Mediterranean archaeology. Further information on themes is available on the conference website.

Participants are encouraged to present their work that employs innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and new perspectives for the investigation, management, preservation, and communication of maritime and underwater cultural heritage.

About MAGS

MAGS provides an opportunity for postgraduate students and, generally, early-career researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and engage with fellow scholars. The Symposium seeks to foster academic dialogue, international collaboration, and professional networks among the next generation of maritime archaeologists.

In addition to academic presentations, MAGS 2027 aims to offer workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by emerging research in the field. The Symposium seeks to create a supportive environment in which participants can develop lasting professional relationships and contribute to the future of maritime archaeology.

Key dates

• Call for Abstracts open: 18 June – 10 September 2026
• Applications for bursaries open: 18 June – 10 September 2026
• Conference dates: 10–13 March 2027