معرفی
Ana Luísa Costa is a Research Fellow at the CIIE (Center for Educational Innovation) and the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal. Her work bridges academic research and practical intervention, focusing on professional activism, political education, and social justice.
Education:
- PhD in Educational Sciences (2023), University of Porto
- Integrated Master in Psychology (FPCEUP)
Her research explores professional activism in educational and community contexts, emphasizing political participation, social inclusion, and harm reduction. Recent projects include co-creating a Professional Activism Community of Practice (PA CoP) in Portugal's inland regions and analyzing grassroots associations' role in democratic consolidation post-April Revolution.
Her publications highlight mixed-methods approaches to understanding activist learning, cross-border social inclusion initiatives, and digital age inclusion strategies. Awards include the FCT CEEC IND grant for advancing professional activism education frameworks.
She has contributed to non-formal education toolkits for climate adaptation (ClimActiC) and e-learning resources for migrants/refugees (REGAP). Her methodological toolkit (ETAP) and policy briefs underscore her commitment to translating research into actionable social justice practices.