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Päivi Fernström is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Helsinki's Department of Education, specializing in maker culture, design learning, and technology. She serves as a Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture, while also holding a docentship in textile design research at the University of Lapland.
Her research focuses on the intersection of textile design, educational sciences, and cultural heritage. Key areas include natural dyeing pedagogy, material culture interpretation, and STEAM-based maker education. She actively bridges traditional craft practices with modern sustainability goals through projects like BioColour and Colour4CRAFTS.
Recent publications emphasize textile history analysis, experiential learning frameworks, and sustainable material practices. Her work has been recognized with the Vuoden museojulkaisu -palkinto for museum publication excellence.
Scientific awards include
- Vuoden museojulkaisu -palkinto (Museum Publication Prize), 2020
She supervises doctoral researchers and participates in international academic networks focused on craft futures, while maintaining media engagement through interviews on textile heritage in outlets like YLE Radio and Finnbiz.
