Maritime Archaeology Graduate Symposium

18/06/2025

10/04/2025

MAGS 2025 in Ioannina is officially over. Congratulations to all participants for your outstanding presentations, and thank you to our enthusiastic guests who filled the amphitheatre and enriched the discussions. This unforgettable experience reaffirmed that MAGS is a thriving hub for new friendships and partnerships. A special thanks to the University of Ioannina’s undergraduate volunteers for ensuring everything ran smoothly.

05/04/2025

Day 4 - Workshops and fieldtrip

04/04/2025

Days 2-3 snippets

02/04/2025

Day 1 closed with success. Huge thanks to our participants and guests!

29/03/2025

Did you know? MAGS 2025 provides participants with the oportunity to engage with two insightful workshops and two poster exhibitions!

Workshop 1: “Prehistoric Boatbuilding Tools: An Experimental Archaeology Workshop”

Hands-on experience! Dive into the production and use of prehistoric toolkits, learn about experimental archaeology methods, and discover the importance of identifying boatbuilding tools in the archaeological record.

Workshop 2: “Working with Funders”

Learn to craft successful grant applications, choose the right funding opportunities, and master communication and reporting once you’ve secured a grant.

Poster Exhibition 1: “Expeditions Monoxylon”

Explore the replica of the Bracciano Lake logboat and follow its sea routes across multiple expeditions since 1995, shedding light on prehistoric seafaring possibilities.

Poster Exhibition 2: “Fishing in the Ambracian Gulf: Fishing Techniques, Gear and Fish Species from Actia Nicopolis”

Discover the rich fishing heritage of the Ambracian Gulf, featuring mosaic depictions of gear and techniques from Roman and early Christian Nicopolis.

Find more details here: https://hff-mags.org/programme/

Honor Frost Foundation

You can find the book of abstracts for oral presentations here , for poster presentations here and for workshops – poster exhibitions here. ACADEMIC PROGRAMME (EXTENDED) CONDENSED PROGRAMME MAGS 2025 (April 2-5) will be streamed live via zoom : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86874274513

20/03/2025

We are thrilled to announce that the final version of the symposium’s academic programme is now available. Both the extended and condensed versions can be accessed here: https://hff-mags.org/programme/. Please refer to it and feel free to share this, along with the attached invitation, with your colleagues, friends and institutions.

Additionally, all sessions will be streamed online via the following Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86874274513.

Frost Foundation

18/03/2025

Exciting News for MAGS 2025 Participants!

We’re thrilled to announce a special excursion on April 5th to the archaeological sites of Dodoni (https://efaioa.gr/?page_id=1671&lang=en) and Nicopolis (https://actianicopolisarchaeopark.gr/en/). This exclusive opportunity has been generously provided by the Ioannina and Preveza Ephorate of Antiquities. Presenters will enjoy complimentary transportation, courtesy of the university’s coaches.

Honor Frost Foundation

13/03/2025

Meet our inspiring keynote speakers for MAGS2025, April 2‑5, 2025 at the International Centre of Hellenic Education “STAVROS NIARCHOS” and “Dimitrios Glaros” amphitheatre:

Keynote I
• George Koutsouflakis – Assistant Professor in Maritime Archaeology, University of Thessaly

"Operating in a Challenging and Demanding Site: Shipwreck #15 in Phournoi (Eastern Aegean) after Four Years of Excavation"

Keynote II

• Vangelis Tourloukis – Assistant Professor in Prehistoric Archaeology, University of Ioannina – Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen

"Coastal Adaptations, Neanderthals and Early Modern Humans: New Evidence from the Apidima Cave Complex (Mani, Southern Greece)"

Keynote III

• Stephen Turnock – Professor in Maritime Fluid Dynamics, University of Southampton

"Reconstructing Historic Ship Performance Using 21st Century Naval Architecture Engineering Analysis Tools"

Keynote IV

• Kalliopi Baika – Associate Professor in Mediterranean Maritime Archaeology, Aix-Marseille Université – Centre Camille Jullian, CNRS

"Harbour and Coastal Archaeology in the Aegean: New Investigations in the Naval Harbour and Shipshed Complex of Ancient Aigina"

Honor Frost Foundation

25/12/2024

Happy Christmas!

12/12/2024

📢 Conference Travel & Local Info Now Available

We’ve provided detailed guidance for participants and interested attendees on how to travel to Ioannina, navigate the city, and enjoy your stay.

Find practical advice on:

✈️ Travel options from abroad to Ioannina.
🏛 Venue details and directions.
🚍 Local transportation tips.
🏨 Accommodation.
🌟 General info about the city.

🔗 Check out all the details here: https://hff-mags.org/information/

The webpage will be constantly updated. Stay informed and prepare for a smooth and enjoyable visit!

04/12/2024

In light of the ongoing challenges in Lebanon, the Honor Frost Foundation and the MAGS 2025 Committee, decided to extend the paper submission deadline and offer a special digital session exclusively for presenters based in Lebanon.

Submission Period: December 4, 2024 – January 4, 2025

Session Format: Online presentations

Eligibility: Open to presenters currently residing in Lebanon and are directly impacted by the circumstances in the region.

Please visit our website at https://hff-mags.org/registration/ to submit your abstract.

We encourage our community to share this announcement widely to ensure that colleagues in Lebanon have the chance to participate in this important platform.

SYMPOSIUM ATTENDANCE FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHsaT56tcdwwn5vTuegbPLMW46qmYazknh21NyR9qAl6eIHQ/viewform ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR9pyIOrJ938hehgUA9prD-3nXVLU6-GUaV-tRNRBpVETQMQ/viewform BURSARY SUBMUSSION FORM: