Bo Allesøe Christensen

Bo Allesøe Christensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Aarhus University, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is affiliated with the Psychology of Culture, Humanity and Education Centre and the Situated Psychology Research Group. His research focuses on the intersection of communication and socio-cultural psychology, particularly Positioning Theory and ordinary language philosophy. He has held administrative roles including membership in the Institute Council (2020–2024), Study Board for Art and Technology (2019–2020), and currently serves on the Study Board for Communication and the Faculty Academic Council (2024–2028). He completed a PhD in 2013, an MA in Science of Religion and Philosophy in 2006, and courses in Research Management and University Pedagogy.

His research explores how interpersonal communication and psychological processes shape social interactions, emphasizing normative orders and narrative structures. Key projects include the PT-network Europe and Mind and Ordinary Language initiatives. He has published extensively on Positioning Theory, cultural psychology, and philosophy of language, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues in cultural studies and education. His teaching spans communication, psychology, and philosophy across BA and MA levels, including developing modules like Play and Event in the Art and Technology program.

Bo Allesøe Christensen actively engages in academic networks, co-organizing conferences and serving as an external examiner. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and cultural sustainability, emphasizing critical design and digital literacy. He leads the Center for Cultural Psychology and collaborates on projects like Educational and Entrepreneurial Co-operation in Future Cities.