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Louise Malmström is a Lecturer at Linköping University's Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning (IBL), affiliated with the Division of Education and Adult Learning (PVL). She specializes in adult and popular education, focusing on political leadership development and non-formal education systems. Her work emphasizes the role of folk high schools and study associations in fostering democracy, integration, and civic engagement.
Her research explores how educational practices shape political leaders' knowledge and skills, particularly within social democratic contexts. She co-leads the Folk High School Teacher Programme, the only such program in Sweden, which trains educators to address societal challenges through alternative teaching methods. Collaborations with researchers like Henrik Nordvall highlight her focus on non-formal education's societal impact.
Malmström's studies investigate immigrant integration via folk high schools, the role of study circles in political discourse, and pedagogical approaches for adult learners. Her recent publications address reflective leadership training and the value of intra-party knowledge in political decision-making.
She actively participates in initiatives to strengthen Swedish democracy through education, advocating for non-formal education's visibility in public discourse. Her work bridges academic research and practical educational development, emphasizing human-centered learning and community empowerment.
