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As an HCAS Fellow, Kristina Rolin (Tampere University) studied the epistemic benefits of social and cognitive diversity in SSH fields. She continues to enjoy the inspiring atmosphere of the Collegium by attending public HCAS events.

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December 2, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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"The contacts I established during my stay in Helsinki paved the way for joint research projects."

The June 2025 edition of the #HCASalumni Gallery features Professor Margit Sutrop (University of Tartu).

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Portrait of Margit Sutrop.
June 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Warm congratulations to #HCASAlumni Elena Cirkovic (Aarhus University) on her new book "The Law of Complex Earth and Outer Space Systems: The Cosmolegal Proposal" (Routledge)!

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Cover for Elena Cirkovic's book "The Law of Complex Earth and Outer Space Systems: The Cosmolegal Proposal" (Routledge).
August 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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"The ideal balance of individual research time and engaging seminars, workshops and conferences makes the Collegium such a productive place to be in."

Prof. Eneken Laanes (Tallinn University; former @koneensaatio.fi Fellow) featured in the #HCASalumni Gallery: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
December 2, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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"HCAS was a generous intellectual community that encouraged exchange of ideas across national and disciplinary borders."
@hannaylostalo.bsky.social is featured as the #HCASalumni of the month in April 2024! Read more at www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
April 2, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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"My three years at the Collegium were exceptionally productive and inspiring, as I fully embraced its motto, 'Freedom to Think.'"

We are featuring Rani-Henrik Andersson (Senior University Lecturer in North American Studies @helsinki.fi) as #HCASalumni of the Month at www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
February 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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“I benefited enormously from the freedom and responsibility entrusted to me at HCAS.”

Featured in our #HCASAlumni Gallery this month is Professor of Digital Humanities Mikko Tolonen (@helsinki.fi).

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Portrait of Mikko Tolonen looking directly at the camera, arms crossed. Photo by Maarit Kytöharju.
October 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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"My time at HCAS was one of the best years in my professional life."

#HCASalumni of the Month Cris Shore (Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Goldsmiths & Visiting fellow at Univ. of Auckland) worked on audit culture & academic capitalism while a fellow at HCAS.

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March 5, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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"My time at HCAS was transformative in many ways." Academy Research Fellow Ritva Palmén (University of Helsinki) worked as HCAS Core Fellow in 2017–2020 researching philosophical theories of emotions in history.

Palmén is featured as #HCASalumni of the Month at www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
June 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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”The warm feeling of companionship between fellows fostered my academic growth and continues to inspire me.”

Professor of Sociology Ugo Corte (University of Stavanger) considers his fellowship at HCAS to be a foundational step in his career. #HCASAlumni

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February 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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“The interdisciplinary dialogue at the Collegium played an important role in shaping my theoretical thinking and in encouraging methodological openness.”

Featured in the #HCASAlumni Gallery is Senior University Lecturer & Docent Mari Wiklund (@helsinki.fi).

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February 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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"I think of the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies as the place where I grew up intellectually."

This month we feature Klisala Harrison (Associate Professor of the Anthropology of Music at Aarhus University) as the #HCASalumni of the Month!

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March 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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"This vibrant, supportive atmosphere brought me close to what I imagine as an academic paradise – a space of true learning and growth."

Wasiq Silan (Assistant Professor at National Dong Hwa University) is featured in our Alumni of the Month Gallery at www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-... #HCASalumni
February 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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During his fellowship, Anton Kotenko worked on a book about the history of the concept of modern Ukraine. “The Promise of Ukraine: A Conceptual History of Nineteenth-Century Nationalism”will be published later this month.

Read more in the #HCASAlumni Gallery: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Anton Kontenko sitting outside, hands crossed.
May 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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“For me, the Collegium period was one of significant intellectual growth.”

Professor Sirpa Wrede (@helsinki.fi) describes her time at the Collegium as an opportunity to broaden her work into new fields.

Read more in the #HCASAlumni Gallery: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Sirpa Wrede in a blue blazer with black dots, smiling.
March 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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“The Collegium gives its fellows the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a uniquely stimulating and open environment.

Featured as #HCASAlumni of the Month is Research Professor Walter Rech (Tallinn University). Read more: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Walter Rech sitting outside in a blue button-up and eyeglasses, smiling.
January 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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“The fellowship at the Collegium provided me with the much-needed time and freedom to explore a new field, establish important collaborations, and shape my own research identity."

Kateryna Golovina (@helsinki.fi) is one of the #HCASAlumni of the Month! Read more: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Portrait of Kateryna Golovina. Photo by Veikko Somerpuro.
September 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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“My years at the Collegium were happy, even luxurious, academically – plenty of time for research and for forming interdisciplinary relationships in a nice and supportive atmosphere among sharp minds.”

Featured as #HCASAlumni of the Month is Prof. Arto Laitinen.
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Arto Laitinen in the HCAS Common Room, holding a coffee mug.
March 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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"The collegial spirit and intellectually stimulating environment at HCAS afforded me the chance to expand my knowledge across a variety of topics and disciplines." Prof. Marek Tamm (Tallinn Uni), former @koneensaatio.bsky.social Fellow as #HCASalumni of February 2024

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February 2, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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“This was the first time in my career that I could do research full time, and it felt luxurious.”

Annette Arlander reflects on her time as Kone Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in the Arts. Read more in the #HCASAlumni Gallery: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Annette Arlander standing in front of a pine tree and sniffing a branch with a curious look on her face.
April 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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“My time at the HCAS was the highlight of my scholarly career and life.”

Featured in the #HCASAlumni Gallery is Professor Kirby Deater-Deckard (University of Massachusetts Amherst).

Read more about Kirby’s research and time at the Collegium: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Kirby Deater-Deckard seated on a park bench, arms resting on the backrest, wearing red glasses and a gray suit.
April 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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“If there is such a thing as intellectual sustainability, then my 'Nordic connection' in Helsinki is a good example of it!”

#HCASAlumni of the Month Prof. Emer. Friedrich Stadler (@univie.ac.at) has come to think of Helsinki almost as a second home. Read more: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Friedrich Stadler standing in front of a full bookshelf, wearing a gray blazer and eyeglasses.
January 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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"As I have repeated to countless colleagues over the years, for me HCAS has been as close to an academic paradise as it gets."
@teivo.bsky.social (University of Helsinki) writes about HCAS as a special community – read more in the new edition of #HCASalumni gallery: www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
January 8, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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”My stay at HCAS was the happiest time of my academic career.”

Professor Adrian Blau (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social), our #HCASAlumni of the Month, shares how his fellowship at HCAS led to new collaborations and a deep appreciation for Finland.

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Portrait of Adrian Blau. Photo by Veikko Somerpuro.
September 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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“My time at the Collegium was invigorating in terms of academic thought and friendships as well as artistically.”

Scholar and poet Matti Kangaskoski (Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä) is featured as our #HCASalumni of the Month!

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Matti Kangaskoski photographed by Jarkko Mikkonen.
April 1, 2025 at 6:29 AM