At a time when the international legal order is under strain and disarmament progress feels bleak, this conference brings together scholars, activists, and practitioners in Scotland to resist, reimagine, and reenergise the field. We will explore how disarmament is envisioned, articulated, contested, and made from the margins — by communities, movements, and participants often left out of mainstream legal narratives. From Indigenous peoples and peace activists to arms manufacturers and social movements, we ask how disarmament is shaped beyond the halls of state power. 

Set in a place long entwined with both nuclear threats and peace struggles, the conference culminates in a fieldtrip to Faslane Naval Base, Peace Camp, and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. 

Join us in building new solidarities and perspectives on international disarmament! 

Conference Details 

• Dates: 7-8 October 2025
• Time:  09:30 - 17:00
• Online attendance available - please register here: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gEi8zDhnQHeJGn9WApqJ9Q 

Field Trip Details

• Overview: Field Trip to Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park via Faslane Peace Camp and Naval Base (by bus)
• Date: 9 October 2025
• Time: 09:30 - 13:30
• Limited places available - please register early to avoid disappointment