Helsinki Hub on Emotions Populism and Polarisation (HEPPsinki), at the Faculty of Social Sciences, takes a cultural approach to populism, studying mobilisation in space and through time, humour, ressentement and resilience in multiple externally funded projects (major foundations, Academy of Finland, EC). The international, interdisciplinary group includes circa 20 active members in different career phases from UH and abroad, joining in hybrid weekly meetings and organising a highly popular HEPP conferences (100+ participants around the world). PIs Emilia Palonen and Juha Herkman, prominent scholars in the field, promote excellence and active science communication in the research group.
HEPPsinki is also known for its HEPP conferences. Following another successful gathering HEPP3 conference in 15 -17 June 2022, in the lightest time of the year, we invite colleagues for the HEPP4 11-13 December 2023.