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Salla Kurhila is a Professor at the Department of Finno-Ugric and Nordic Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Helsinki. Her research focuses on interactional linguistics, multilingualism, and language learning, particularly in institutional and workplace settings.
She actively contributes to the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Linguistics. Her work spans conversation analysis, digital interaction, and cross-linguistic studies.
Recent Research Trends: Her publications emphasize multilingual workplace dynamics, conversation analysis, and language policy. Notable projects include flexible multilingualism in academic governance and Finnish language acquisition among immigrants.
Scientific Awards:
- Member of the Teachers' Academy (2016)
- Blog Abstract Competition Winner, Conversation Research Days (2020)
- Special Mention, Finnish Economists' Business Book 2024 (2025)
Supervision & Projects: She has supervised multiple projects on Finnish language learning, professional communication, and prosodic analysis. She collaborates with the Finnish Academy of Science, HY's Future Fund, and the Emil Aaltonen Foundation.
