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Annika Pastuhov is a University Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies at Åbo Akademi University. She holds a Docent title in Adult Social Learning at the University of Oulu. Her work bridges adult education and political practices, particularly within Nordic popular education frameworks.
- Primary Affiliation: Åbo Akademi University (Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies)
- Docent Title: University of Oulu, Adult Social Learning
Her research focuses on popular education (folkbildning), party-political education, and the platformization of education (e.g., analyzing the Wilma platform). Using socio-material theories and ethnographic methods, she explores how digital tools and political agendas shape educational experiences. Recent projects include Member Education in Finnish Parliamentary Parties (2021-2024) and Nordic Study Circles and Democracy (2024-2026), funded by the Research Council of Finland and the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Her scientific activities include collaborations with researchers at Danish School of Education (Aarhus University) and contributions to journals like International Journal of Lifelong Education and Studies in the Education of Adults. Key sub-fields include political campaigning, security policy, and non-formal educational practices.
