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Telle Hailikari is a University Lecturer in University Pedagogy at the Centre for University Pedagogy (HYPE), Faculty of Education, University of Helsinki, and serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication. Her work focuses on advancing pedagogical practices for university staff through teaching and research.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Docent of University Pedagogy (2019)
- Doctor of Education (2010)
Hailikari's research centers on students' individual study paths, factors influencing study progress and success, and well-being dynamics for both students and teachers in higher education. She investigates critical connections between learning processes, study barriers, and well-being, demonstrating that self-regulated learning, emotional responses, and heterogeneous student needs fundamentally shape academic outcomes. Her work spans all student stages from first-year undergraduates to doctoral candidates, emphasizing tailored support systems.
Recent publications (2025) reveal a concentrated focus on doctoral education challenges, student well-being mechanisms, and teacher well-being sustainability. Key interdisciplinary themes include burnout risks in PhD trajectories, learning process optimization, constructive alignment in curriculum design, and systemic challenges to teaching-related well-being—bridging educational sciences and psychological frameworks.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Best Publication Award (2016)
Hailikari actively supervises doctoral researchers and leads significant projects such as HowULearnPhD (digital feedback/tutoring for PhD students) and HowUTeach (self-reflection tools for faculty). She has directed studies on master's student experiences in Humanities and workplace pedagogy, examining expertise development and transferable skills in higher education contexts.
Embedded in the Centre for University Pedagogy, she collaborates through initiatives like the HY/Aalto UniHow pilot and "Ohjausmallit näkyväksi" project, driving innovation in teaching support systems and contributing to Finland's national higher education pedagogy network through 73 documented activities including conference leadership and peer review.
