Connections: Mobility and Community in the Early Modern World

We invite early career researchers to send proposals for a seminar at the University of Copenhagen on early modern (c. 1500-1800) mobility and community. 

Mobility in its essence can break or alter existing connections, but in its wake follows the creation of new communities crossing landscapes and media. Together, they are two of the most basic concepts that form the backbone of society. By focusing on one or both of these concepts, we can unearth new sides of lived life in the early modern world. 

The seminar aims to give early career scholars an opportunity to discuss and further develop their research within early modern history in the company of their peers and experienced scholars. 

Keynote: Dr. Mathilde Monge, Université de Toulouse

Call for papers

Possible themes include, but are not limited to, aspects like:

  • Networks (for example personal, business or religious)
  • Structural connections (for example kinship, social and organisational connections)
  • Travelling (for example logistics or the maritime)
  • Migration and colonialism (for example diasporas)
  • Methodological considerations

PhD-students and recent PhD-graduates with interests in these areas are encouraged to apply. 

If you would like to attend, please send a short description of your presentation as well as yourself to Elisabeth Björkenheim Andersen no later than 1 July 2026.

There is a limited budget for travel and accomodation. Please reach out if you have any questions.