Calendar of Events

Our lectures, conferences and workshops are in general open to all persons interested. Participation in special events such as excursions is on a by-request basis.

For the sessions of the Medieval Studies Seminar, see Teaching.

Upcoming events

Excursion to Medieval Turku - February 21st 2025
Participants will be provided with bus transportation to Turku, where they will visit the Chapel of the Holy Spirit and the Turku Cathedral. The collections at these sites will be introduced by archaeologist Liisa Seppänen.

 

Funding Workshop - February 24th 2025, Culture Centre Sofia 
The multidisciplinary full-day event begins with four speakers presenting various funding opportunities from both Finland and abroad. In the afternoon, participants will collaborate in small groups to refine their application texts and receive constructive feedback. The day concludes with a sauna and dinner amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Culture Centre Sofia. 

 

Project Presentation - May 14th 2025 at Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia 
Marko Lamberg will provide an overview on the international research project RESTORY

Past Events

Project Presentation 
Prof. Tuomas Heikkilä and Dr. Tuuli Kasso presented their research project CHARM - Combining Humanities And natural science Research to study Medieval texts, scribes, and craftsmanship.
November 26th, 2024

Daytrip to Tallinn 
A walking tour through the history of medieval Tallinn, led by Docent Tapio Salminen, and a visit to the Niguliste museum.   
September 20th, 2024

Re-using and re-writing now and then: digital approaches to pre- and early modern textual practices
An international workshop with eight speakers in collaboration with NOS-HS.
August 14th, 2024

Excursion to Medieval Porvoo 
Tuuli Heinonen showed the group around the archaeological excavation site on Iso Linnamäki.
June 12th, 2024

MeMI kick-off event 
May 14th, 2024

Daytrip to Tallinn: medieval shipwreck
Led by Eero Ehanti.
April 26th, 2024

Middle Ages and Snacks 
Tuuli Heinonen, Frida Ehrnsten and Jaakko Tahkokallio presented their research projects.  
April 24th, 2024 

Dies Medievales: Pre-Conference Reception at Topelia 
March 6th, 2024