Halla Björk Holmarsdottir

Halla Björk Holmarsdottir is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Department of Education, ICT and Learning within the Faculty of Education and International Studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Oslo (UiO), an M.Phil in Comparative and International Education, and a BA from the University of Iceland. Her work bridges interdisciplinary research, focusing on inclusion/exclusion in education, digital transformations affecting children’s lives, and gender equity.

Her research explores how digital technology impacts children’s well-being, vulnerability, and civic participation. She led the EU-funded DigiGen project (2020–2024) investigating children’s digital ecosystems and co-founded the Key Inclusive Digital Strategies for Lifelong Learning (IKDS4ALL) and STRIDE projects. Holmarsdottir serves as Vice-President of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) and editor-in-chief of the Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education (NJCIE).

Her studies emphasize youth voices in digital research, resilience in technological contexts, and global educational equity. Recent work includes analyzing digital divide challenges and participatory methods involving children as co-researchers. Holmarsdottir collaborates with institutions like Paderborn University, University of Vienna, and Tallinn University.

Publications highlight digital well-being, education policy, and marginalized groups’ digital access. She advocates for evidence-based policies to address digital inequalities and supports teacher training for global competencies. Current projects focus on inclusive digital strategies and equity in European education systems.