Kirsi Tirri

Kirsi Tirri is a Full Professor of Education at the University of Helsinki, with a distinguished academic career spanning multiple institutions and roles. She has served as a Visiting Professor at Tallinn University (2018–2020), St. John’s University (2016), and King’s College London (2006–2009), and held leadership positions such as President of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2016–2017). Her research focuses on teacher education, talent development, and cross-cultural studies.

• Fields of Scholarship: Teacher education, Talent development and gifted education, School pedagogy, Cross-cultural studies, Moral and religious education

Her work emphasizes fostering gifted education and ethical frameworks in multicultural contexts. While no specific publications are listed here, her career highlights a commitment to advancing pedagogical practices and leadership in academia.

• Scientific Awards: World Council for Gifted and Talented Children International Award for Research (2019), Talent Network Award (ECHA, 2014), Excellent Leadership Award (AERA, 2014), Maslovaty Award (EARLI SIG 13, 2008), and others.