The Critical Sexuality Studies Network (CRISSE) brings together sexuality researchers from various disciplines. Operating within the Department of History, Culture, and Arts Studies at the University of Turku, this research network promotes collaboration among researchers by creating opportunities for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and teaching partnerships.

CRISSE focuses on humanistic sexuality research, particularly within the realms of cultural studies, history, art studies, and media studies. The network supports its members through engaging events and seminars. Additionally, collaborative research projects and teaching development are encouraged within the network. CRISSE serves as an active research community, advancing high-quality scientific research in its field and fostering professional networking among its members.

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CRISSE Spring Seminar 28.5.2025
SAVE THE DATE CRISSE Spring Seminar on Critical Sexuality Studies May 28, 2025, 10–16 Arc A112 ARCANUM, Vatselankatu 2, University...
WORLD-MAKING REMEMBRANCES: NORDIC QUEER HISTORIES AND MEMORIES 
WORLD-MAKING REMEMBRANCES: NORDIC QUEER HISTORIES AND MEMORIES Celebrating Rainbow History Month at the University of Turku 15.11.2024, 10:00–16:00 University of...
Guest lecture by Dr. Eeva Sointu (York St John University)
The cultural clitoris – reflections on work in progress 8.11.2024, 13–15 University of Turku, Calonia, Caloniankuja 3, 20500 Turku Room:...
Guest lecture by Prof. Rebecca Sullivan, University of Calgary
Documenting the Pornographic Sex Scene: Agency, Consent, and Documentary Ethics 21.11.2024, 16–18 University of Turku, ARCANUM, Vatselankatu 2, 20500 Turku...
Welcome to the opening seminar of CRISSE on May 16, 2024
Welcome to the opening seminar of the Critical Sexualities Research Network CRISSE! The recently established Critical Sexualities Research Network CRISSE...
CRISSE workshop at the Return to the Roots conference on 2.–3.5.2024
Return to the Roots 2024 Conference will be held on May 2nd-3rd, 2024, at the University of Tampere. CRISSE will...
CFP: CRISSE Opening Seminar on May 16th, from 1:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Welcome to the Opening Seminar of the Critical Sexuality Studies Network (CRISSE)! The recently established Critical Sexuality Studies Network (CRISSE)...