About
Susanna Rivinen - Academic Profile
Susanna Rivinen is a Researcher at the Faculty of Education of the University of Lapland, focusing on Media Education, Digital Competence, and Aging Populations. She leads projects addressing robotics in welfare services, digital literacy for seniors, and gerontechnology innovations. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in Northern Finland.
Research Interests
- Media Literacy for Older Adults
- Robot Literacy and Gerontechnology
- Design-Based Educational Strategies
- Social Robotics in Welfare Services
- Arctic Context Challenges
Key Projects
- Arctic RoboWelfare: Developing well-being robotics for Lapland (2023-2026)
- GeroDigiLead: Enhancing digital competence for elderly care managers (2023-2026)
- IkäihMe: Teacher education for older adults' media literacy (2018-2021)
Awards & Recognition
- 2024: City of Rovaniemi Award for Promoting Older People’s Wellbeing
- 2023: University of Lapland's Recognition for Communication Activities
Grants & Collaboration
Rivinen has secured funding from the European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, and the Ministry of Education and Culture. Her collaborative network includes robotics experts (e.g., Suhonen, Pekkala), gerontologists, and policymakers.
Media & Outreach
Her work has been featured in media discussions on aging populations' digital challenges, robot literacy in education, and intergenerational learning strategies.
