TAG 2025 @ York
@tag2025york.bsky.social
The official page for the Theoretical Archaeology Group conference hosted by the Department of Archaeology at the University of York in York, UK December 15-17 2025
https://tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/
https://tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/
Reposted by TAG 2025 @ York
Re-opening our sign-ups for the @tag2025york.bsky.social Archaeology as Worldbuilding game-playing session. It's on 15 December from 9-12, so it doesn't conflict with other sessions. Hope to see you there:
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TAG 2025 Worldbuilding Sign Up
This form is for you to sign up to participate in the TAG2025 Worldbuilding session. The session requires a 3 hour commitment and the slots are limited to 30 people. We will be playing an archaeology-...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Re-opening our sign-ups for the @tag2025york.bsky.social Archaeology as Worldbuilding game-playing session. It's on 15 December from 9-12, so it doesn't conflict with other sessions. Hope to see you there:
forms.gle/bcMCZNZUJPUq...
forms.gle/bcMCZNZUJPUq...
Reposted by TAG 2025 @ York
Just under a month until the Theoretical Archaeology Group meeting
@tag2025york.bsky.social!
This year's theme is 'Theory in Action', so come along from the 15th-17th December to explore how archaeological theory can make an impact on the world.
Learn more: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
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@tag2025york.bsky.social!
This year's theme is 'Theory in Action', so come along from the 15th-17th December to explore how archaeological theory can make an impact on the world.
Learn more: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
🏺
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Just under a month until the Theoretical Archaeology Group meeting
@tag2025york.bsky.social!
This year's theme is 'Theory in Action', so come along from the 15th-17th December to explore how archaeological theory can make an impact on the world.
Learn more: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
🏺
@tag2025york.bsky.social!
This year's theme is 'Theory in Action', so come along from the 15th-17th December to explore how archaeological theory can make an impact on the world.
Learn more: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
🏺
🚨 1 Week To Go! 🚨
Early Bird prices to register for TAG 2025 in York will end on 31 October.
Find links to register on the website at:
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Early Bird prices to register for TAG 2025 in York will end on 31 October.
Find links to register on the website at:
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
October 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🚨 1 Week To Go! 🚨
Early Bird prices to register for TAG 2025 in York will end on 31 October.
Find links to register on the website at:
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Early Bird prices to register for TAG 2025 in York will end on 31 October.
Find links to register on the website at:
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
The Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture 2025
Dr Beatriz Marin-Aguilera: An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness
Tue, 16 December, York Medical Society following the TAG sessions.
The lecture will be free to attend and more details, including how to book, will be publicised soon: spma.org.uk/geoff-egan-m...
Dr Beatriz Marin-Aguilera: An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness
Tue, 16 December, York Medical Society following the TAG sessions.
The lecture will be free to attend and more details, including how to book, will be publicised soon: spma.org.uk/geoff-egan-m...
The Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture - Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology
Geoff Egan, a former President of SPMA and serving Vice-President, died in 2010. To honour his work we hold the Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture each year. Geoff's influence on medieval and post-medieval a...
spma.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture 2025
Dr Beatriz Marin-Aguilera: An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness
Tue, 16 December, York Medical Society following the TAG sessions.
The lecture will be free to attend and more details, including how to book, will be publicised soon: spma.org.uk/geoff-egan-m...
Dr Beatriz Marin-Aguilera: An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness
Tue, 16 December, York Medical Society following the TAG sessions.
The lecture will be free to attend and more details, including how to book, will be publicised soon: spma.org.uk/geoff-egan-m...
Today is the deadline for bursary applications! Click the link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
TAG 2025 Bursary Application
Thank you for your interest in applying for a bursary to present at TAG 2025 in York. Please complete the form below to help us assess your eligibility and better understand the context of your applic...
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October 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Today is the deadline for bursary applications! Click the link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you a student at a UK university and looking for support to come to TAG York? Did you know the Royal Archaeological Institute Cheney Bursary is available to support you?
You can find more details here: www.royalarchinst.org/grants/bursa...
@royalarchinst.bsky.social
You can find more details here: www.royalarchinst.org/grants/bursa...
@royalarchinst.bsky.social
Bursaries
Cheney Bursaries for StudentsAs a result of a bequest left by Frank Cheney, the Institute has a fund to enable students that attend a UK university to attend RAI Meetings and conferences. Individuals ...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Are you a student at a UK university and looking for support to come to TAG York? Did you know the Royal Archaeological Institute Cheney Bursary is available to support you?
You can find more details here: www.royalarchinst.org/grants/bursa...
@royalarchinst.bsky.social
You can find more details here: www.royalarchinst.org/grants/bursa...
@royalarchinst.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
**DONATIONS FOR BURSARIES**
TAG over the last few years has been trying to increase the accessibility of the conference by offering bursaries. We are now welcoming donations support these via our website.
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
TAG over the last few years has been trying to increase the accessibility of the conference by offering bursaries. We are now welcoming donations support these via our website.
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
TAG 2025 - York
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
**DONATIONS FOR BURSARIES**
TAG over the last few years has been trying to increase the accessibility of the conference by offering bursaries. We are now welcoming donations support these via our website.
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
TAG over the last few years has been trying to increase the accessibility of the conference by offering bursaries. We are now welcoming donations support these via our website.
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/
@antiquity.ac.uk could you repost? Perhaps with a note about the all important Antiquity Quiz ;-)
September 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@antiquity.ac.uk could you repost? Perhaps with a note about the all important Antiquity Quiz ;-)
📢 Registration is now open! 📢
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
September 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📢 Registration is now open! 📢
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Good News! The bursary applications for TAG 2025 are open! Deadline 15th October. Apply via our website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/bursaries/
Bursaries - TAG 2025
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Good News! The bursary applications for TAG 2025 are open! Deadline 15th October. Apply via our website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/bursaries/
To support those who qualify for the unwaged registration fee. Includes:
Free registration +
£200 to help cover UK travel, accommodation costs, or support caring responsibilities.
Open: early September
Deadline: early October
If you have any questions email [email protected]
Free registration +
£200 to help cover UK travel, accommodation costs, or support caring responsibilities.
Open: early September
Deadline: early October
If you have any questions email [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
To support those who qualify for the unwaged registration fee. Includes:
Free registration +
£200 to help cover UK travel, accommodation costs, or support caring responsibilities.
Open: early September
Deadline: early October
If you have any questions email [email protected]
Free registration +
£200 to help cover UK travel, accommodation costs, or support caring responsibilities.
Open: early September
Deadline: early October
If you have any questions email [email protected]
Reposted by TAG 2025 @ York
Call for participants! @apolitopoulos.bsky.social, @kjkillackey.bsky.social, Stu Eve and I are holding an Archaeology & Worldbuilding playtesting and discussion workshop at @tag2025york.bsky.social!
We have limited spaces, please sign up:
forms.gle/rbjeDGD68nXR...
We have limited spaces, please sign up:
forms.gle/rbjeDGD68nXR...
TAG 2025 Worldbuilding Sign Up
This form is for you to sign up to participate in the TAG2025 Worldbuilding session. The session requires a 3 hour commitment and the slots are limited to 30 people. We will be playing an archaeology-...
forms.gle
August 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Call for participants! @apolitopoulos.bsky.social, @kjkillackey.bsky.social, Stu Eve and I are holding an Archaeology & Worldbuilding playtesting and discussion workshop at @tag2025york.bsky.social!
We have limited spaces, please sign up:
forms.gle/rbjeDGD68nXR...
We have limited spaces, please sign up:
forms.gle/rbjeDGD68nXR...
⚠️DEADLINE EXTENSION⚠️
Did you miss the deadline for submitting your abstract to TAG? Not a worry! Due to popular demand we've extended our submission deadline another two weeks! The final deadline is now the 18th of August.
Check the website for more info: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
Did you miss the deadline for submitting your abstract to TAG? Not a worry! Due to popular demand we've extended our submission deadline another two weeks! The final deadline is now the 18th of August.
Check the website for more info: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
August 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
⚠️DEADLINE EXTENSION⚠️
Did you miss the deadline for submitting your abstract to TAG? Not a worry! Due to popular demand we've extended our submission deadline another two weeks! The final deadline is now the 18th of August.
Check the website for more info: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
Did you miss the deadline for submitting your abstract to TAG? Not a worry! Due to popular demand we've extended our submission deadline another two weeks! The final deadline is now the 18th of August.
Check the website for more info: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
Currently working on the exhibitors packs for TAG York 2025. Anyone keen to have stand, or usually have a stand, and prepared to chat to us about what you need, etc.?
June 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Currently working on the exhibitors packs for TAG York 2025. Anyone keen to have stand, or usually have a stand, and prepared to chat to us about what you need, etc.?
In this brief paper I propose that delving into the darker and dirtier elements of disciplinary history can be an intellectually generative practice that offers critical insights into contemporary crises whether economic, political, or moral.
June 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In this brief paper I propose that delving into the darker and dirtier elements of disciplinary history can be an intellectually generative practice that offers critical insights into contemporary crises whether economic, political, or moral.
Presenting: Fail better: crises, critiques, and disciplinary histories
The history of archaeology has played various roles in the forward march of archaeological theory, from teleological crutch and ideological bludgeon to the proverbial drunkard’s lamp-post.
The history of archaeology has played various roles in the forward march of archaeological theory, from teleological crutch and ideological bludgeon to the proverbial drunkard’s lamp-post.
June 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Presenting: Fail better: crises, critiques, and disciplinary histories
The history of archaeology has played various roles in the forward march of archaeological theory, from teleological crutch and ideological bludgeon to the proverbial drunkard’s lamp-post.
The history of archaeology has played various roles in the forward march of archaeological theory, from teleological crutch and ideological bludgeon to the proverbial drunkard’s lamp-post.
Our final keynote speaker is Prof Gabe Moshenska!
June 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Our final keynote speaker is Prof Gabe Moshenska!
Call for papers is OPEN!!
For further information check out our website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
For further information check out our website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
Call for Papers - TAG 2025
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk
June 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Call for papers is OPEN!!
For further information check out our website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
For further information check out our website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
Get ready - the call for papers is coming next week!
May 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Get ready - the call for papers is coming next week!
Thinking of coming to TAG in York? While you wait for the call for papers (we're hoping for these to go live 1st June or thereabout) why not check out our plans for the annual party and the amazing community venue The Crescent: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/events/
Events - TAG 2025
tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk
May 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Thinking of coming to TAG in York? While you wait for the call for papers (we're hoping for these to go live 1st June or thereabout) why not check out our plans for the annual party and the amazing community venue The Crescent: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/events/
Thank you to everyone submitting session ideas! We have a fantastic range of topics and a few more than we were expecting (!), so the call for sessions in now closed. We will now review the sessions and hope to get back to session organisers as soon as possible.
April 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Thank you to everyone submitting session ideas! We have a fantastic range of topics and a few more than we were expecting (!), so the call for sessions in now closed. We will now review the sessions and hope to get back to session organisers as soon as possible.
One more day to go till session proposals close! Thinking of submitting? Time to get your theoretical skates on...
April 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One more day to go till session proposals close! Thinking of submitting? Time to get your theoretical skates on...
What's this? An announcement of a second keynote speaker for TAG 2025? That's right!
Dr Sadie Watson will be talking about what archaeological theory can mean for commercial archaeology, and how the two can be better integrated! Check it out here: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/keynote-spea...
Dr Sadie Watson will be talking about what archaeological theory can mean for commercial archaeology, and how the two can be better integrated! Check it out here: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/keynote-spea...
April 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What's this? An announcement of a second keynote speaker for TAG 2025? That's right!
Dr Sadie Watson will be talking about what archaeological theory can mean for commercial archaeology, and how the two can be better integrated! Check it out here: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/keynote-spea...
Dr Sadie Watson will be talking about what archaeological theory can mean for commercial archaeology, and how the two can be better integrated! Check it out here: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/keynote-spea...
Two weeks to the session deadline! Get those sessions in! #Archaeology #ArchaeologyConference #SessionDeadlines #TAGYork2025
April 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Two weeks to the session deadline! Get those sessions in! #Archaeology #ArchaeologyConference #SessionDeadlines #TAGYork2025