Events

Upcoming events at the Faculty.
Event Methods Clinic

Methods Clinic

20.2.–29.5.2026 at 14.00–15.00
Experts at the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (HSSH) and the Centre for Social Data Science (CSDS) offer easy access methodological consultation at a Methods Clinic every…
Event Repekka Uotila: Parallel use of Akkadian and Aramaic in Neo-Assyrian archives

Repekka Uotila: Parallel use of Akkadian and Aramaic in Neo-Assyrian archives

20.3.2026 at 12.00–14.00 Päärakennus, Karolina Eskelin (U3032), Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki
Repekka Uotila, FM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Parallel use of Akkadian and Aramaic in Neo-Assyrian archives" in the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki, on 20 March 2026…
Event Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala: Digital approaches to modern social and political history

Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala: Digital approaches to modern social and political…

24.3.2026 at 14.00–15.30 Room A133, Metsätalo, Unioninkatu 40, 00170 Helsinki
Doctoral researchers Tiina Poutiainen and Olli Castrén will talk about their approaches to analysing societal and political phenomena in contemporary public discourse by digital methods and data.
Event Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala

Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala

24.3.–29.5.2026 at 14.00–17.00 Metsätalo, Unioninkatu 40, 00170 Helsinki
This regular event for early career Humanities and social sciences researchers offers a free form opportunity to discuss and share experiences of digital methods in research
Event 25.3.2026 HSSH Brown Bag Seminar with Terhi Ainiala & Pia Olsson: Experiential Knowledge in Urban Development

25.3.2026 HSSH Brown Bag Seminar with Terhi Ainiala & Pia Olsson: Experiential Knowledge in…

25.3.2026 at 12.00–13.00 Fabianinkatu 24a, 5. kerros, huone 531, 00100 Helsinki
The Methodological Unit of HSSH organizes a weekly Brown Bag Seminar to highlight novel methodological approaches in humanities and social sciences.
Event AMME Seminar: Stimulants in the Ancient World

AMME Seminar: Stimulants in the Ancient World

26.3.2026 at 16.15–18.00
Ancient and Medieval Middle East (AMME) seminars are open to all and consist of two talks followed by a shared question round and discussion on the seminar specific theme.
Event Georg Henrik von Wright lecture

Georg Henrik von Wright lecture

30.3.2026 at 16.15–18.00 Unioninkatu 40, 00170 Helsinki
Welcome to the seventh Georg Henrik von Wright lecture. Professor David Stern (University of Iowa) will give a lecture titled “Georg Henrik von Wright and the Creation of The Wittgenstein Papers…
Event 1.4. HSSH Brown Bag Seminar with Henri Schildt: Qualitative research and AI – From automating coding to augmenting collaboration

1.4. HSSH Brown Bag Seminar with Henri Schildt: Qualitative research and AI – From automating…

1.4.2026 at 12.00–13.00 Fabianinkatu 24a, 5. kerros, huone 532, 00100 Helsinki
The Methodological Unit of HSSH organizes a weekly Brown Bag Seminar to highlight novel methodological approaches in humanities and social sciences.
Event Wesa Perttola: Sailing in the Simulated SEA

Wesa Perttola: Sailing in the Simulated SEA

10.4.2026 at 10.00–12.00 Päärakennus, Tekla Hultin sali, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki
Wesa Perttola, FM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Sailing in the Simulated SEA - Modelling Seasonal Sailing Patterns and Their Relationship to Trade in Early Modern Southeast…
Event Pro‑Innovation Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the EU, US and the UK

Pro‑Innovation Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the EU, US and the UK

10.4.2026 at 13.00–15.00 Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki
Welcome to a Public Lecture by Professor Guido Noto La Diega (University of Strathclyde) on Pro‑Innovation Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the EU, US and the UK.
Event Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala: Interview data

Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala: Interview data

21.4.2026 at 14.00–15.30 Room B427, Metsätalo, Unioninkatu 40, 00170 Helsinki
This session introduces infrastructures for processing and sharing interview data in research, along with experiences of researchers from social data science, cultural heritage and European…
Event AMME Seminar: Macrolithic Technology in the Ancient Mediterranean

AMME Seminar: Macrolithic Technology in the Ancient Mediterranean

30.4.2026 at 16.15–18.00 Fabianinkatu 33 room 4038, 00170 Helsinki
Ancient and Medieval Middle East (AMME) seminars are open to all and consist of two talks followed by a shared question round and discussion on the seminar specific theme.
Event AMME Seminar: Cuneiform Texts and Scribal Adaptation

AMME Seminar: Cuneiform Texts and Scribal Adaptation

7.5.2026 at 16.05–18.00 Fabianinkatu 33 room 4038, 00170 Helsinki
Ancient and Medieval Middle East (AMME) seminars are open to all and consist of two talks followed by a shared question round and discussion on the seminar specific theme.
Event Maple Leaf and Eagle 2026 Conference

Maple Leaf and Eagle 2026 Conference

20.–22.5.2026 at 09.00–16.00 Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki
The Maple Leaf and Eagle conference offers an inclusive venue for discussing the current status of North American Studies.
Event Unhurried Science: Towards Sustainable Academic Culture

Unhurried Science: Towards Sustainable Academic Culture

26.5.2026 at 17.00–20.00 Fabianinkatu 24, 00100 Helsinki
This transdisciplinary event creates a space for connecting with others who share a desire to critically discuss our current academic practices and possibilities for unhurried science.
Event Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala: Digital Humanities Hackathon

Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala: Digital Humanities Hackathon

29.5.2026 at 09.00–17.00 Department of Digital Humanities, Unioninkatu 38, 00170 Helsinki
Visit to the Digital Humanities Hackathon (DHH) and listen to final project presentations. In this session, we brainstorm topics for future DH Välipala sessions
Event Museums and Emotional Sustainability in a Time of Polycrisis

Museums and Emotional Sustainability in a Time of Polycrisis

17.–18.9.2026 at 09.00–16.00 Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki
Join us in Helsinki to uncover new ways museums can inspire connection, understanding, and hope in challenging times!
Event Aleksanteri Conference 2026: "Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Fault Lines and Frontlines"

Aleksanteri Conference 2026: "Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia:…

21.–23.10.2026 at 09.00–18.00 Faculty of Humanities, Unioninkatu 40, P.O. Box 24, 00014 University of Helsinki
The Aleksanteri Conference of 2026 addresses the new era of insecurity and is organised in cooperation with the CENTREPEACE project.
Event Religious Literacy and Religious Pluralism

Religious Literacy and Religious Pluralism

21.–23.10.2026 at 09.00–16.00 Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki
This multidisciplinary symposium brings together international experts on religious literacy and religious pluralism to discuss future directions in the field.
Event CII Conferment Ceremony of the Faculty of Philosophy

CII Conferment Ceremony of the Faculty of Philosophy

27.–30.5.2027 at 09.00–14.00 UH Main Building, Aleksanterinkatu 5, 00170 Helsinki
The Faculty of Philosophy consists of five current faculties: Humanities, Science, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Educational Sciences, and Pharmacy.