The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) Human Osteoarchaeology Special Interest Group (SIG) will host its second online day conference on Saturday 14 November 2026, bringing together practitioners, researchers, students, and heritage professionals from across the osteoarchaeological community.
The conference provides an opportunity to hear about current developments in the field, share knowledge and experiences, and engage with the broad range of work being undertaken across commercial practice, academia, and the heritage sector.
A Day of Osteoarchaeology
This year’s programme features presentations covering:
- Commercial osteoarchaeology projects
- Current research initiatives
- Burial ground fieldwork
- Student osteology projects
- Emerging approaches and developments within the discipline
The event aims to showcase the diversity of contemporary osteoarchaeological practice while providing a platform for discussion, networking, and professional development.
Whether your interests lie in excavation, skeletal analysis, research, museum collections, teaching, or heritage management, the conference offers an excellent opportunity to learn from colleagues working across the sector.
Registration Information
Registration is now open.
Fees:
- £5 for students and early-career professionals
- £20 for CIfA members and Human Osteoarchaeology Group supporters
- £40 for non-members (including one year of Human Osteoarchaeology Group supporter membership)
Event Details
📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
⏰ 09:00-16:00
💻 Online
Human Osteoarchaeology SIG online day conference | CIfA
The full agenda, speaker line-up, and registration details are available via the CIfA booking page.
This promises to be an engaging event highlighting the breadth of current osteoarchaeological research and practice, while fostering connections between professionals and students working throughout the discipline.
BABAO is pleased to share this opportunity with members and encourages anyone with an interest in human osteoarchaeology to attend.
For conference queries, please contact groups@archaeologists.net and include “Human Osteo SIG Conference” in the subject line.
We look forward to seeing many members of the osteoarchaeological community online in November.
