Events
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Brown Bag Seminar: AI and Religious Mediation
University of Helsinki Helsinki, FinlandThis presentation by Feeza Vasudeva (Academy Research Fellow at the Study of Religions, University of Helsinki) introduces a concept of synthetic sacred – a configuration in which generative systems co-produce devotional, mythological, and heritage content that circulates as religiously effective media. The talk uses two empirical sites – conversational 'Godbots' and AI-generated religious imagery – […]
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Digital Humanities Early-Career Välipala. Spring 2026
University of Helsinki Helsinki, FinlandDigital Humanities Early-Career Välipala is a regular event for early career humanities and social sciences researchers. It offers a free form opportunity to discuss and share experiences of digital methods in research. The focus is on digital good practices, stumbling blocks and tricks regarding use of data, tools and analysis methods. Snacks will be provided […]
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Brown Bag Seminar: Zionism, Judaism, and the Politics of Religious Dissent in the Contemporary United States
University of Helsinki Helsinki, FinlandThis guest lecture with Visiting Professor Elizabeth Shakman Hurd (Northwestern University) excavates and explores a cultural, religious and political consensus that appears to unite the US and Israel as if they were one supra-national state: “AmericaIsrael”. AmericaIsrael banks on a historical, religious, eschatological, topographical, and commercial fascination with the Holy Land among many Americans which […]