Here you can find events organized and co-organized by FASA, as well as other events that may be of interest to members.
Please also take a look at the events organized with SAM.
FASA: American Studies Doctoral & Early Career Researchers Workshop
American Studies Doctoral & Early Career Researchers Workshop
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 14:00–17:00
Place: Zoom
Are you a doctoral candidate or postdoc based in Finland exploring your next steps? Wondering what life looks like after the PhD?
Join us for an inspiring afternoon designed just for you!
The Finnish American Studies Association (FASA) is launching new initiatives to support early career researchers—and this is your chance to help shape them. At this kick-off event, you’ll:
✅ Hear real stories from scholars who’ve successfully navigated post-PhD career paths
✅ Connect with peers across Finland working on U.S.-related research
✅ Share your ideas on what support you need for your future
What’s on the program?
- Panel Discussion: Navigating Post-PhD Career Paths
Three experts will share their journeys beyond the dissertation:- Pekka Kolehmainen (John Morton Center for North American Studies, University of Turku)
- Henna-Riikka Pennanen (University of Jyväskylä, Open Science Center)
- Ville Sinkkonen (Finnish Institute of International Affairs)
Followed by Q&A and open discussion.
- Networking Session:
Meet fellow researchers in small groups to discuss and share experiences about challenges, opportunities, and the future of American Studies in Finland. We would like to hear from you about what kind of support early career researchers need and what FASA can do to better provide that.
Why join?
- Build your academic network
- Discover diverse career paths
- Influence how FASA supports early career scholars
Open to all—no FASA membership required!
Let’s work together to continue building a vibrant, supportive community for American Studies in Finland.
Please register by February 5, 2026.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
The 36th Biennial Conference of the European Association for American Studies (EAAS) in Bologna, Italy
The 36th Biennial Conference of the European Association for American Studies (EAAS), “1776-2026: Visions of Freedom,” will take place at the University of Bologna, Italy, on September 1–4, 2026.
Deadline: October 15, 2025
Notification of acceptance/rejection: December 15, 2025
Registration deadline for authors: April 30, 2026
The full call is available on the University of Bologna’s website.
Maple Leaf and Eagle 2026 Conference in Helsinki, Finland
CFP: The 21st Maple Leaf and Eagle conference will take place on May 20–22, 2026, at the University of Helsinki.
Please submit your proposal (max. 300 words) for a 20-minute presentation, a short bio (max. 100 words), and contact information by October 31, 2025. Both individual papers and panel proposals for three papers are accepted. For more information about the conference, please visit the conference website. If you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact: mapleleaf-eagle@helsinki.fi.
The 21st International 2026 Hemingway Society Conference in Toronto, Canada
The 21st International 2026 Hemingway Society Conference, “Hemingway in Toronto” will take place on July 20-25, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. The Hemingway Society invites proposals, exploring Hemingway’s ties to Toronto and his broader literary legacy, by October 31, 2025.
Please find more information on the conference website.