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Tina Paphitis is Associate Professor in Cultural Studies, University of Bergen. She is a folklorist, with backgrounds in archaeology and critical heritage studies. She works at the intersection of folklore studies and environmental humanities, with particular attention to the relationships between narratives, landscapes, and the more-than-human. Her specialisms include legends and landscapes of Britain and the Nordic region, environmental folklore, experimental and experiential fieldwork methods, and the use and representation of folklore and archaeology in fantastic literature. She is keen on the role that folklore and folklore studies can play in addressing local and global challenges, and on amplifying diversity, equality, and inclusion in folklore studies.
Frog is a folklorist based at the University of Helsinki. He completed
his PhD at University College London in Scandinavian Studies in 2010 and
docentships in both Folklore Studies and Scandinavian Languages at the
University of Helsinki and in History of Religions at Stockholm
University. He is a member of ISFNR's Executive Committee, Chair of the
Folklore Fellows, and Editor-in-Chief of the monograph series FF
Communications, among other positions. His work is characterized by
interdisciplinarity with emphasis on empirically grounded theory and
methodology. Although he has worked with a variety of traditions across
his career, medieval Icelandic and Scandinavian traditions and the large
corpora of non-modernized Finno-Karelian traditions remain cornerstones
for his empirical research from cultural reconstruction to current
reception and reinvention.
The cultural program will be woven into Reykjavík itself, inviting you to explore the city and its vibrant urban character. Enjoy guided city walks, discounted entry to some of Iceland’s many museums, and a mix of traditional and contemporary music, dance, and art. We’ll kick things off with an opening reception and wrap up with a lively final celebration for all participants. Along the way, social events will make it easy to connect, share ideas, and spark early-career opportunities. The conference will also include carbon-offsetting measures to help ensure a more sustainable experience for everyone.
Since June 17th is Iceland’s National Day, we encourage you to stay a little longer to soak up the city-wide festivities. For those who enjoy craft beer, Reykjavík’s excellent brewery scene offers plenty of chances to sample local flavours. You can also take advantage of discounted excursions, whale-watching adventures, and optional sea or geothermal-pool dips, because when in Iceland, why not?