Doctoral Programme in History, Culture and Arts Studies (Juno)
Juno is interdisciplinary doctorial programme that combines historical approach, cultural analysis and critical art studies. It educates specialists in cultural change bringing together 16 fields of research.
Research at the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies
Our multidisciplinary School is an active participant in international discussion and debate, and we study the questions related to Finnishness and local Finnish communities from various different perspectives.
University of Turku published an online art gallery presenting the University's history
The University of Turku, with the support of the Turku University Foundation, has published an online gallery that brings together selected works of art from the collection on display across the University's campuses.
New Publication Explores the Ethics of Storytelling in Different Art Forms
Stories have power, in both good and bad. According to Professor of Comparative Literature Hanna Meretoja from the University of Turku, some cultural practices of storytelling are connected to repressive mechanisms of power, while other practices are empowering.
The science and art event Aboagora adopting a new form in August
Aboagora – Between Arts and Sciences is an annual symposium, bringing together various aspects of academia, the arts, and society. This year, Aboagora dives into the world of water. The Symposium will be held both at the Sibelius Museum as well as online on 19–21 August, 2020. Registration opens on 15 June.
Collections of the Archives of the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies
Read more about the Archives' collections below.
History, Culture and Arts Studies Library Collections Will Move to Arcanum Library in Early 2023
In the beginning of the year 2023, history, culture and arts studies library collections will be transferred from Teutori Library to Arcanum Library. The timelines for the move will be refined in January, but the materials to be moved will be out of service during January-February. The opening date for Arcanum Library will be announced at a later date. The move will also affect the facilities of Teutori Library, as the second floor of the library will be closed for the duration of the move. The medical materials and library services remain intact in Teutori.