Who Cares? Ethics and politics of care in uncertain times

An open office hour invites guests to learn about Collegium fellows’ current research in humanities and social sciences. After that a roundtable discussion with fellows addresses the concepts of care and belonging. Should our societies become more caring – and if so, then how? Does caring for some mean excluding others? We will finish the event with a music performance by Astrid Swan. 

Program 

17.15–18.15: Open offices at the Collegium! 

Walk through the corridors of the Collegium and get to know our fellows and their projects. You can also step into the Collegium’s historic elevator and listen to elevator pitches by our fellows!

18.30–19.30: Roundtable discussion: What care and belonging mean in contemporary society? 

Collegium fellows Kirby Deater-Deckard, Nicole Hassoun, Friederike Lüpke, and Olga Tkach explore the concepts of care and belonging, drawing on diverse perspectives in the humanities and social sciences.

19.45–20.45: Music performance by Astrid Swan 

Astrid Swan (Kone Foundation Art Fellow) performs her songs and talks about her artistic and scholarly work as they pertain to care and belonging. 

The venue is not accessible. Wheelchair access is available with elevator via the inner yard at Vuorikatu 3. The capacity of the venue is 60 people. 

The organizer: Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies