The Finnish Society for Childhood Studies

The Finnish Society for Childhood Studies is a scientific, non-profit organization that aims to promote multi- and interdisciplinary research on childhood and children, and enhance collaboration between researchers working in the area. The Society was founded in 2008.

To pursue its aims, the Society arranges conferences, seminars and other events for researchers, policy-makers, professionals and for wider audience. The Society engages in close collaboration with other scientific organizations and institutes, e.g. in publishing and organizing research seminars.

The main event organized by the Society is the annual/bi-annual Childhood Studies –Conference that was organized for the first time in 2009 in Tampere, Finland.
 

Next XI Conference on Childhood Studies will be organized on May 6–8, 2026 at the University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu, Finland.

Conference webpage is already open: XI Conference on Childhood Studies - XI Conference on Childhood Studies 

See you in Joensuu!