Children, Emotions, and relations
18th Annual Conference for the Society of the Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP)
Date: 10th–12th June
Place: Agora (AT128), Linnanmaa Campus, University of Oulu, Finland
We explore the intersection of childhood, emotions, attachments, and social relationships to uncover how children in past societies experienced and influenced their worlds. Childhood in both ancient and recent past was shaped by complex emotional landscapes and relational dynamics, leaving traces in the archaeological and historical record, such as toys, burial sites, household artefacts, and various historical sources. We encourage presentations or posters to consider how care and attachments, or the lack thereof, played a role in the well-being of children. We also warmly welcome contributions that are not directly tied to the study of emotional and other relationships.
Registration fees include lunches and coffee during the conference, as well as a wine reception associated with the keynote lecture by Kaisa Vehkalahti on Wednesday evening.
- Waged Non-Member 88 € + 7.32 € Eventbrite fee
- Waged SSCIP/SARKS Member + 6.63 € Eventbrite fee
- Student/Unwaged/Qualifying ctry/Retired Non-Member + 5.6 € Eventbrite fee
- Student/Unwaged/Qualifying ctry/Retired SSCIP/SARKS Member + 4.91 Eventbrite fee
On Thursday evening, beginning at 6 pm, we will have an optional dinner at Toripolliisi restaurant. Participants will pay for their own dinner at the restaurant. Please select your menu using this link Dinner options at Toripolliisi restaurant – Fill in form.
If you have any dietary restrictions, or any queries, including questions about accessibility, please fill out this form SSCIP 2026 Dietary Restrictions and Accessibility Requests – Fill in form.
Kaisa Vehkalahti will give a keynote lecture on Wednesday evening.
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