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 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 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 Kaisa Autere: Sociolinguistics in identifying patron-client relationships among the temple officials in late Middle Kingdom Lahun

Kaisa Autere: Sociolinguistics in identifying patron-client relationships among the temple…

10.4.2026 at 13.00–15.00 Päärakennus, Karolina Eskelin (U3032), Unioninkatu 34, Helsinki
Kaisa Autere, FM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Sociolinguistics in identifying patron-client relationships among the temple officials in late Middle Kingdom Lahun" in the…
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 15.4. HSSH Brown Bag Seminar with Laura Savolainen: “Untrustworthy” workers and “ground truth”: How long can crowdsourcing platforms provide good enough data?

15.4. HSSH Brown Bag Seminar with Laura Savolainen: “Untrustworthy” workers and “ground truth”…

15.4.2026 at 12.00–13.00 Fabianinkatu 24a, 5th floor, room 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 Katri Pöllänen: Working Life in the Finnish Startup Scene

Katri Pöllänen: Working Life in the Finnish Startup Scene

17.4.2026 at 13.00–15.00 Päärakennus, Karolina Eskelin (U3032), Unioninkatu 34, Helsinki
Katri Pöllänen will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Working Life in the Finnish Startup Scene - A Multimethod Analysis of Gendered Work Experiences" in the Faculty of Arts, University…
Event Teemu Vahtola: Approaches to Paraphrase Detection under Label Noise and to Controlled Paraphrase Generation

Teemu Vahtola: Approaches to Paraphrase Detection under Label Noise and to Controlled…

18.4.2026 at 10.00–12.00 Porthania, PIII, Yliopistonkatu 3, Helsinki
Teemu Vahtola will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Approaches to Paraphrase Detection under Label Noise and to Controlled Paraphrase Generation" in the Faculty of Arts, University of…
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 Fanny Reinikka: Kunnolliset ja kelvottomat

Fanny Reinikka: Kunnolliset ja kelvottomat

24.4.2026 at 12.00–14.00 Päärakennus,Tekla Hultin, F3003, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki
Fanny Reinikka, FM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Kunnolliset ja kelvottomat - Miesten palvelutyö Helsingissä vuosina 1880–1930" in the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki,…
Event Lauri Hirvonen: Legenda et miracula beati Erici regis et martyris (BHL 2594 & 2595)

Lauri Hirvonen: Legenda et miracula beati Erici regis et martyris (BHL 2594 & 2595)

28.4.2026 at 10.00–12.00 Porthania, PIII, Yliopistonkatu 3, Helsinki
Lauri Hirvonen, FM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Legenda et miracula beati Erici regis et martyris (BHL 2594 & 2595) - Transmission and Critical Edition of the Latin Legend…
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 Anne-Maria Latikka: Suremisen taidetta

Anne-Maria Latikka: Suremisen taidetta

8.5.2026 at 13.00–15.00 Yliopiston päärakennus, sali U3032, Unioninkatu 34, Helsinki
Anne-Maria Latikka, PsM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "Suremisen taidetta - sureminen prosessina elegisessä proosassa" in the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki, on 8 May…
Event Sayantan Dasgupta: the value of the name

Sayantan Dasgupta: the value of the name

19.5.2026 at 13.00–15.00 Main Building, Karolina Eskelin U3032, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki
Sayantan Dasgupta, M.A. will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled "the value of the name - An Existential Semiotic Exploration of the Titles in James Joyces 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴" in the Faculty of…
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.