My Best Memories from the University of Helsinki

There have naturally been many great moments and experiences at the University of Helsinki. Learning experiences as a student and researcher, completing degrees and research, successes as a teacher and supervisor and numerous friendships with scholars and researchers have all been important. Nevertheless, one memory stands out above all the others: getting a place at the University of Helsinki and beginning to study – academic freedom and the joy of discovering new knowledge.

By Written by Markku Peltonen (Suvi Uotinen ed.), translated by Matthew Billington

Markku Peltonen

Markku Aimo Olavi Peltonen
Born December 9, 1957 Helsinki

Master of Arts 1984, Licentiate 1988 and PhD 1992 (general History), University of Helsinki

Academy Professor 2014–18
Principle Investigator of the Academy of Finland research project Participatory Politics and State Formation in Early-Modern England: Monarchy, the Public and Democratic Distrust
Professor of general history 2009–, University of Helsinki (leave of absence 2014–18)
Professor of intellectual history 2007–09, University of Helsinki

Publications, research projects and other academic activity

Research themes: early modern intellectual and cultural history, particularly political thought, the history of politeness and manners and the development of natural philosophy in the early modern era.

Photo: Linda Tammisto / Helsingin yliopisto
Written by Markku Peltonen (Suvi Uotinen, ed.)
Translated by Matthew Billington