Conference · Arts & Humanities
Thinking with the Sea
The symposium Thinking with the Sea – Interactions and new perspectives inspired by the Blue Humanities takes place in Turku, Finland in autumn 2026. Within the theme Blue Humanities, we hope to bring…
In short
Thinking with the Sea is a conference on arts & humanities taking place in Turku, Finland, on 5 Nov 2026. It is organised by Åbo Akademi.
About this event
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This symposium brings together researchers with different scholarly perspectives and approaches to the interactions between humans and seas, lakes, and other water features — both historically and in the present.
Organized by the Institute of Maritime History at Åbo Akademi University, the Centre for Sustainable Ocean Science (SOS) and Comparative Literature at Åbo Akademi University.
The event has been supported by the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies, the Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, the Society of Swedish Literature in Finland, the Waldemar von Frenckell Foundation, and the William Thuring Foundation.
Quick answers
When is Thinking with the Sea?
It takes place on 5 Nov 2026.
Where is Thinking with the Sea held?
In Turku, Finland.
Who organises Thinking with the Sea?
Åbo Akademi.
Listed by the organizer on 5 Nov 2026. Check dates and fees on the official website before booking travel. Report a problem with this listing.