Over 600 folklorists and scholars in the field of narrative research from around the world come together at the University of Iceland from June 13 to 16 when the international conference Nature(s) in Narrative takes place in Reykjavík.
The conference is hosted by The International Society for Folk Narrative Research, ISFNR, an international scholarly and professional organisation that unites specialists in folklore, ethnology, folk narrative, and related fields. The conference takes place on the University of Iceland campus, but delegates can also participate virtually.
The theme of the conference is nature in narratives, focusing on the relationship between nature in folklore and narratives more broadly.
The conference is hosted by the departments of Folkloristics and Museum Studies at the University of Iceland, the Icelandic Association of Ethnology and Folklore, and the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies in collaboration with museums in the capital area. It serves as an important platform for international discussions on folklore, narratives, and cultural heritage, and underscores Iceland’s position as an interesting research forum where nature, history, and narrative traditions intersect. Delegates will also have the opportunity to experience Icelandic culture, visit diverse museums, go swimming, participate in dancing and singing, and explore nature in Viðey.
Keynote lectures are open to all, and among the highlights of the conference is an open plenary session with the writer and scriptwriter Sjón, Rósa Þorsteinsdóttir, ethnologist at The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, and Ragnheiður Vignisdóttir from the National Gallery of Iceland. The plenary session takes place in the University Cinema on June 15 from 15:30-16:30 and is open to all.
For more information, please visit the conference’s website.
