Anna Rauhala

Anna Rauhala is a Lecturer in the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki. Her work intersects ethnology, cultural heritage, and affective practices, with a focus on collaborative research methods.

• Fields of Science: Other humanities (6160)
• ORCID: 0000-0003-3901-6272
• Contact: +358504781505, +358294123356 | anna.rauhala@helsinki.fi

Research Trends: Her recent publications emphasize affective practices in domestic spaces, collaborative museum curation, and material culture. Key themes include pandemic resilience, seasonal Nordic routines, and emotional labor in cultural institutions.

Scientific Awards:

• Tunnustuspalkinto (2020)
• Vuoden pitäjä- ja kyläkirjapalkinto (2007)

Academic Activities: She actively organizes conferences (e.g., Museums and Emotions, Artefacta 2025) and contributes to editorial boards, including Ethnologia Fennica. Her collaborations span projects like Kokoelmien kosketus (2024–2028) and Emplacing Heritage (2023–).