Conference · Online
Famine Studies Conference 2026
About the event
An online conference on the politics of famine, including political causes, hunger as a political or military tool, humanitarianism, moral economies, activism, media narratives, memory, oral history, cultural expression and research ethics. The event is co-hosted by the University of Bath and Wageningen University and welcomes contributions in English and languages used in famine-affected contexts.
Fact sheet
- Type
- Conference
- Format
- Online
- Starts
- 02.12.2026
- Ends
- 04.12.2026
- Abstract deadline
- 14.08.2026
- Registration fee
- £60; limited free or subsidised places may be available
- Submission requirements
- Abstract of 200–250 words plus a biography of about 100 words. Include the core argument, method, contribution, name, affiliation, contact details and preferred presentation format.
- Presentation format
- Fully online via Zoom; traditional papers and creative, multimedia or practice-based contributions are welcomed.
- Venue
- Zoom
- Location
- Online
- Organizer
- University of Bath and Wageningen University
- Contact
- [email protected]