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Event HEPP6 - Helsinki Conference on Emotions, Populism and Polarisation

HEPP6 - Helsinki Conference on Emotions, Populism and Polarisation

18.–22.5.2026 at 09.00–16.00 Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki
In addition to our core focus areas of emotions, populism, polarisation, the HEPP6 conference will include a special focus on the emotional dynamics of grievance politics and their impact on…
Event Affective Politics in the Digital Age

Affective Politics in the Digital Age

20.5.2026 at 09.15–10.45 Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki
HEPP6 conference public keynote panel, featuring Prof. Johanna Kantola (UH), Prof. Admire Mare (University of Johannesburg), Associate Prof. Emilia Palonen (UH) & Dr.Gabriella Szabó (ELTE)
Event Societal Security Research Day

Societal Security Research Day

20.5.2026 at 10.00–16.30 Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki
Researchers from all disciplines and career stages are welcome to discuss various dimensions of societal security.
Broad perspectives on society

The Faculty of Social Scienes explores phenomena and problems in our changing world from different perspectives. Our teaching is closely linked to the latest research and aims to educate experts who are well versed in various social phenomena.