SSCIP 2026
18th Annual Conference of the Society for the Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP)
Welcome to SSCIP 2026!
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 78 € + 6.63 € Eventbrite fee
- Student/Unwaged/Qualifying ctry/Retired Non-Member 63 €+ 5.6 € Eventbrite fee
- Student/Unwaged/Qualifying ctry/Retired SSCIP/SARKS Member 53 € + 4.91 Eventbrite fee
- Online Participation 10 € + 1.93 € 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.
Additional information and up-to-date programme can be found on http://www.sarks.fi.
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.
The conference is organised in collaboration with the Society for the Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP), the Archaeological Society of Finland, and the University of Oulu.
Data protection notice: https://www.oulu.fi/en/data-privacy/data-protection-notice-university-oulu-events
18th Annual Conference of the Society for the Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP)
Welcome to SSCIP 2026!
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 78 € + 6.63 € Eventbrite fee
- Student/Unwaged/Qualifying ctry/Retired Non-Member 63 €+ 5.6 € Eventbrite fee
- Student/Unwaged/Qualifying ctry/Retired SSCIP/SARKS Member 53 € + 4.91 Eventbrite fee
- Online Participation 10 € + 1.93 € 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.
Additional information and up-to-date programme can be found on http://www.sarks.fi.
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.
The conference is organised in collaboration with the Society for the Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP), the Archaeological Society of Finland, and the University of Oulu.
Data protection notice: https://www.oulu.fi/en/data-privacy/data-protection-notice-university-oulu-events
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Highlights
- 1 day 22 hours
- In-person
Refund Policy
Location
University of Oulu
1 Pentti Kaiteran katu
90570 Oulu
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