Call for Papers – International Conference at the Bauhaus University Weimar
ON HARMING, SUFFERING AND PRESERVING
Heritage Studies and Social Science Research on Violence in Dialogue

7–9 September 2026
Bauhaus University Weimar

Violence and cultural heritage are inextricably linked – from colonial archives to memorial sites and monuments. The conference invites researchers and practitioners to rethink the interface between heritage studies and social science research on violence.

Key topics:

Interconnections between experiences of violence and cultural heritage
‘Difficult,’ ‘dark,’ and ‘dissonant heritage’
Professional and social negotiation processes
Critical reception of places and practices of remembrance

Formats:

Lectures, panel discussions, interactive workshops, collaborative formats

Submission:

Abstract (max. 300 words, including title and 3–5 keywords)
heritage[at]uni-weimar.de
⏳ Deadline: 15 October 2025
Feedback: by 15 November 2025

Languages: German & English
Costs: Travel expenses will be covered if possible (not guaranteed)

Contribute your perspective and help shape the dialogue between academia and practice on violence, memory and heritage.

Further information can be found in the attached PDF.