Introduction to the Forum

（Ⅰ）Theme Interpretation

With its uninterrupted history stretching back millennia, Chinese civilization embodies an enduring vitality and a spirit of openness and inclusiveness. Chinese archaeology is a discipline that is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-cultural dialogue. It is dedicated to tracing the origins and development of civilization through empirical evidence, in order to reveal historical truths.

Over the past decade, Chinese archaeology has yielded groundbreaking insights into the continuity and diversity of Chinese civilization, fueled by high-quality development under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the ongoing progress of the Chinese Civilization Exploration Project. These discoveries have provided robust academic support for raising historical awareness and boosting cultural confidence. At the same time, Chinese archaeology has played an active role in international efforts to research and preserve cultural heritage, contributing unique historical wisdom and advancing the vision of a Global Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.

The inaugural PKU International Graduate Student Forum of Archaeology, held in December 2024, successfully built a new platform for young archaeologists from domestic and international backgrounds to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and foster mutual understanding and cooperation. To further promote high-level archaeological research and international collaborative innovation, the 2025 PKU International Graduate Student Forum of Archaeology, titled 'Treasures Gathering at Yan Yuan: China's Moment in Archaeology', will be held at Peking University from 25 to 26 October 2025. The forum is open to exceptional graduate students and young archaeology scholars around the globe, providing them with opportunities to present their latest academic work and engage in international academic communication and collaboration.

（Ⅱ）Schedule

Requirements for Application and Submission

（Ⅰ）Sub-forums

The forum features two sub-forums: Prehistoric and Bronze Age Archaeology & Archaeology of the Historical Period. With the aim of promoting interdisciplinary communication and mutual inspiration, specialized topics, such as archaeological science, ancient architecture, religious archaeology, cultural heritage, heritage conservation, etc., will be categorized into the respective sub-forums based on their time periods.

（Ⅱ）Target Applicants

The forum welcomes contributions from graduate students studying in higher education institutions, research institutes, archaeology and museum units at home and abroad.

The papers should be original, fully respect the intellectual property rights of others, conform to academic standards, and have not been submitted or published in other journals.

The Forum will invite well-known experts and scholars at home and abroad to form a review committee, responsible for reviewing and selecting the papers and finally determining the list of participants.

（Ⅲ）Paper Format

1. The thesis shall be written in Chinese or English, with a total word count of 8,000-12,000 words (including title, abstract, key words, text, notes, etc.). Please attach both Chinese and English abstracts, each no more than 500 words; no more than 5 keywords, separated by semicolons.

2. The format of the paper is based on ‘the Format for Papers’, which is attached at the end of this post.

（Ⅳ）Submission of Application Materials

1. Applicants are requested to read the contents of this post and the requirements written in the registration form conscientiously, then carefully fill out the ‘Registration Form for 2025 PKU International Graduate Student Forum of Archaeology’ attached at the end of the post. The authenticity and accuracy of all the application materials are strictly required. In principle, each applicant can only register for one sub-forum and submit one paper.

2. Please send the registration form and full paper to pkuarchforum2025@163.com, with a subject of ‘institution + chosen sub-forum + applicant’s name’. The deadline for submission is 23:59 on 31st August 2025. The registration form should be named as ‘institution + applicant’s name + Registration Form’, the full paper should be named as ‘institution + applicant’s name + title of the paper’. All those application materials should be sent as email attachment.

3. All sub-forums will determine the selected papers before 15th November 2025 and notify the applicants by email. Please fill in your personal contact information accurately when applying, and pay attention to the subsequent notifications.

Notes for Participation‍‍‍‍

1. After participating in ‘Treasures Gathering at Yan Yuan: the China’s Moment in Archaeology’ - 2025 PKU International Graduate Student Forum of Archaeology, the participants will receive an attending certification.

2. No conference fees will be charged. Participants are responsible for their round-trip transportation and accommodation costs. The meal expenses during the conference will be borne by the organizing committee.

3. Long-distance participants may apply for travel funding to help cover part of their travel and accommodation costs. Further details will be provided in subsequent notifications.

Contact Persons‍‍

Prehistoric and Bronze Age Archaeology Sub-forum: Fan Zongxiang

Archaeology of the Historical Period Sub-forum: Wang FenggeFor inquiries, please send an email to pkuarchforum2025@163.com, with the subject ‘Inquiry + chosen sub-forum’. The relevant contact person will respond promptly.