My best memory from the University of Helsinki

My ’best memory’ from the University of Helsinki is a recent one. Last autumn the English unit had the chance to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birth town of William Shakespeare. We saw three plays by the Royal Shakespeare Company, met with an actor and backstage staff, and had lectures of the highest calibre. Great to be a student again and have time to be with colleagues. Many thanks to Nely Keinänen for organizing the trip!

By Mark Shackleton

Mark Shackleton

Mark Hugh James Shackleton
Born 19 May 1950, Wimbledon, London

Licentiate 1990, Doctor of Philosophy 1994 (American Literature), University of Helsinki
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) 1978, English as a Foreign Language, University of London
Master of Arts (American Literature and American Studies) 1972, University of London
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature and American Studies) 1971, University of Wales, Swansea

Lecturer 1981–, Department of English, University of Helsinki
Docent (English Literature) 2001, Department of English, University of Helsinki

Research interests
Native North American Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Transnational Adoption Literature

Publications, projects and other scientific activities

Prizes and Awards
White Rose of Finland (Knight, 1st class) for contributions to education in Finland, August 2001.

Photo: Mika Federley
Written by Mark Shackleton (Tomas Sjöblom, ed.)