About
Laura Aho is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in History and Cultural Heritage and the Department of Cultures. Her work combines classical studies with interdisciplinary approaches in linguistics and digital humanities.
- Expertise: Latin language and Roman literature, Greek language and literature, Epigraphy, Religious history, Classical archaeology
- Education:
- Doctoral Researcher, Latin Language and Roman Literature (2014–)
- Master of Arts, Latin and Roman Literature (2008–2013)
- Bachelor of Arts, Latin and Roman Literature (2005–2008)
Laura’s research focuses on votive inscriptions and their socio-religious contexts in antiquity. She integrates data-driven methods with qualitative historical analysis, bridging classical studies with contemporary linguistic and societal issues like pronoun usage, public engagement, and postcolonial critiques of national identity.
Recent publications highlight trends in:
- Classical reception in modern discourse
- Linguistic analysis of digital and historical datasets
- Intersections of gender, language, and coloniality
She actively participates in academic events such as the Data Driven Classics workshop at King’s College London (2024) and the Private Material Religion across Cultures conference (2024). Her non-university roles include spokesperson for the Finnish Genealogical Society (2016–2024) and current Administrative and Communications Assistant at the Foundation of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East.
