Maaria Linko

Maaria Linko is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Helsinki, Department of Education, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Jyväskylä. She serves as Director of the Academic Outreach Network and Vice-director of the Open University, focusing on science communication, cultural sociology, and urban studies.

• PhD in Sociology
• Key affiliations: Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies

Her research explores reading culture, non-fiction literature, and urban cultural policy. Recent projects examine peer-to-peer book recommendations and shared ethos in Finnish reading communities. She investigates how digital and networked environments reshape literary engagement.

She contributes to science communication initiatives and interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly through the Una Europa alliance. Her work bridges academic research with public outreach, emphasizing accessibility and societal impact.