My Best Memories from the University of Helsinki

My best memory from the University of Helsinki is the moment when the University approved funding for the Lost Inland Landscapes project. The project has made it possible to expand the field of marine archaeology considerably. At the same time we have been given the opportunity to collaborate with several experts and research colleagues in related disciplines in an international network.

Another great memory is my first day as a teacher at the University. After I had put my administrative issues in order at the local register office, my colleagues at the department organised a welcoming party for me. I then proceeded to give my first lecture to students who were eager and full of expectation. It was a hectic day, but I could instantly feel that this would be a fun place to work and an inspiring research environment.

By Written by Marcus Hjulhammar (Tomas Sjöblom ed.), ttranslated by Tomi Setälä, revised by Matthew Billington

Marcus Hjulhammar

Born January 3, 1970, Stockholm

Assistant professor of Baltic Sea marine archaeology 2014–, University of Helsinki
Project director 2005-14, National Maritime Museums, Sweden
Cultural environment department official 2002-05, Västmänland County Administrative Board
Archaeologist 2002, Stockholm County Museum
Antiquarian 1999-2002, Kalmar County Museum
Post graduate 1996-2010, Södertörn University and Stockholm University
Amanuensis 1995, Swedish National Heritage Board
Antiquarian 1994, Stockholm City Museum
Director of field work 1992, Masurian Lake District, Poland
Chairman 2012–, Society of F H af Chapman

Research Themes
Prehistoric areas, society and seafaring, inventions and societal development, maritime conflicts, urbanisation, maritime meeting places and communication

Publications, research projects and other academic activity

Photo: from Marcus Hjulhammar's personal archive
Written by Marcus Hjulhammar (Tomas Sjöblom, ed.)
Translated by Matthew Billington