Research Seminars

The Centre for Culture and Health explores the connections between culture, health, and illness from a multidisciplinary perspective. It is interested in all aspects of research and education relating to health and culture from pedagogical, narrative, artistic, philosophical, and biosocial perspectives (and many more!).

Research Seminars in Autumn 2026

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Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Motherhood

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Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Motherhood

29 October, 14:15-15:45 EET

An online discussion with:

Blanka Knotková-Čapková, Metropolitan University Prague

Joona Räsänen, University of Turku

Karissa Robyn Patton, University of Edinburgh

Ranjana Saha, University of Turku

Hosted by Avril Tynan, University of Turku

Research Seminars in Spring 2027

The Centre for Culture and Health at the University of Turku will also be organising a research seminar programme for Spring-Summer 2027. If you are interested in presenting your research in the future, please get in touch with Avril Tynan (aatyna@utu.fi) and Ranjana Saha (ranjana.saha@utu.fi).

We are interested in hearing from researchers at all career stages, whose work intersects with culture, health and illness. Whether your research is in its early stages or already advanced, come and present in a relaxed and friendly environment. Presentation languages are English and Finnish. All welcome!