The 2026 RAC/TRAC conference will be held at Aarhus University, Denmark. Aarhus University is committed to maintaining the Danish Code of Conduct for Research Integrity and the guidelines for international research and innovation collaboration (URIS): https://dg.dk/en/uris-guidelines/
1. The conference aims to be inclusive, and to embrace diversity. It should be a space for open debate and exchange of ideas free of harassment, bullying and abuse.
2. The conference welcomes participants regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, race, nationality, political views and religious beliefs. It seeks to celebrate the diversity of modern Roman Archaeology, and to increase the representation of those who for one reason or another have been marginalised in the past.
3. Participants are expected, both inside and outside formal academic sessions, to express themselves in ways that are considerate and respectful of others. Equally, they are expected to respond with courtesy and respect to others’ opinions.
4. Harassment in all its forms is unacceptable. We understand harassment to be unwanted or uninvited conduct or attention which has the purpose or effect of undermining the dignity of an individual, or creates an intimidating, hostile, humiliating or offensive environment for the individual.
5. Sexual harassment: inappropriate physical or verbal contact is a serious breach of academic standards and should be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Presentations, papers and posters at RAC/TRAC 2026 must adhere to the following international conventions with respect to archaeological artefacts and excavations:
The 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property: 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property - LibGuides at UNESCO Library
The 1995 UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects: https://www.unidroit.org/instruments/cultural-property/1995-convention
The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property, along with its two Protocols referring to excavations on occupied territories and the removal of cultural property by an occupying power: IHL Treaties - Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property, 1954
Please also note that Aarhus University follows the line of the Danish government (15 January 2025): Internationale konflikter og kriser - Danske Universiteter
By registering for the conference and attending, delegates confirm compliance.
If you have any issues to report, please contact the conference organisers.
Email: ractrac2026@gmail.com
The conference team will be happy to help and assist you should you wish to contact Aarhus University security, local law enforcement or local support services.
