Helena Korp

Helena Korp is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg. Her work bridges vocational education, teacher training, and the integration of newly arrived migrant students into Swedish educational systems.

Research Interests: Dr. Korp explores vocational knowing and becoming, critical race theory in education, identity construction among marginalized learners, and policy implications of inclusive practices. Her research often intersects with the challenges faced by refugee and migrant populations in Nordic welfare states.

Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on vocational pedagogies, emergency education frameworks for migrant students, equity in individual development plans, and the reproduction of systemic racism in educational landscapes. Themes include language learning, gender dynamics, and policy critiques in Swedish compulsory and vocational education.

Labs & Teams: Dr. Korp collaborates with municipalities and educational institutions on projects like the ULF initiative, emphasizing practice-based research and development. She contributes to understanding how vocational and teacher education can mutually inform each other.