Cultural memory and social change is one of the five multidisciplinary themes of the University of Turku. The University of Turku conducts extensive, critical and multidisciplinary research on cultural memory and its social connections, spanning from prehistoric times to futures research.
Cultural memory refers to the collective practices that societies use to build and uphold their relationship to the past, living in the present, and preparing for the future.
Communities, groups, and minorities have their own cultural memories, and understanding them forms the starting point for cultural sustainability and well-being. As society changes, the objects and practices of remembering also change; on the other hand, new practices of memory create conditions for understanding human diversity, social change and political debate. Individual and collective identities, and the boundaries and struggles associated with them, are essential for social change.
The University of Turku conducts extensive, critical and multidisciplinary research on cultural memory and its social connections, spanning from prehistoric times to futures research.
Our areas of strength:
- Digital cultural heritage
- Human diversity and migration
