Events

The History of Science project will host an afternoon seminar on current methodological considerations in the history of science and knowledge on Friday 11 April 2025.

Two invited guests are Prof. Stéphane Van Damme (École Normale Supérieure) and Prof. Johan Östling (University of Lund).

Join us at Hanaholmen (Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo) for a deep dive into the world of the Northern Lights and the mysteries of space weather!

Professor Minna Palmroth’s lecture will among other things reveal what the Northern Lights can tell us about the current state of space. The event concludes with the documentary Fire in the Sky (2019).

The event is part of the Night of Science programme. Free admission!

A mix of material, social, and intellectual factors make scientific insights possible. Yet, the historical and social aspects of creativity often take a backseat to the idea of individual brilliance, perpetuated not least by the scientists themselves. In this discussion, we will explore examples of these preconditions and discuss how they change over time.

Place: Studium 1, University of Helsinki (Fabianinkatu 33)