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
The School of History, Culture and Arts Studies is a multidisciplinary unit consisting of 16 departments and five degree programmes. Our research focuses on medieval and early modern history, nature and its diversity, multiculturality and the processes of cultural interaction, arts and popular culture, experiences, stories and memory, as well as humanities-oriented approaches to digitalisation. The School also places a strong emphasis on gender studies across its disciplines.
University of Turku published an online art gallery presenting the University's history
28.02.2024
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
31.10.2017
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
16.06.2020
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.