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Heidi Laurikainen serves as a Lecturer at Aalto University, affiliated with the Joint Learning initiative (U410). Her work focuses on supporting international academic communities through language accessibility and integration services.
Her research centers on language education for Finnish and Swedish, integration of international populations, and educational technology development. She created Kielibuusti.fi, an open-access portal providing barrier-free language learning resources to facilitate international students' and staff's adaptation into Finnish society.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Menestyksen mahdollistaja 2023 award (January 2023) for the Kielibuusti project, acknowledged as an award granted for specific work advancing societal integration through language education
Her initiatives directly support Aalto University's internationalization goals through practical educational tools and community-focused language resources.