Trude Tonholm

Trude Tonholm is an Assistant Professor at Ostfold University College, affiliated with the Department of Welfare, Management and Organisation. Her academic interests include sociology, pedagogy, digital communication, electronic games, identity, leisure, social inequality, and social inclusion. She is currently a PhD student researching youth digital habits and e-sports, focusing on gaming's role in social life, identity formation, and gender dynamics. She collaborates with organizations like E-sport for alle (E4A), which promotes gaming in local communities, schools, and digital skill development. Her work bridges digitalization studies and social inclusion, addressing topics such as 'girls in e-sport' and grassroots gaming initiatives.

Her research spans education, social work, and digital culture. Notable contributions include studies on problem-based learning in cross-disciplinary student teams and evaluations of prison-related social policies. She has published in journals like Education Sciences and presented at ICERI conferences. Tonholm also serves as a union representative for Forskerforbundet and contributes to the Welfare Committee HVO.

Her academic career includes roles as a College Lecturer and participation in research groups like RIDE-Research in Digital Education and The Social Work Research Group. Her interdisciplinary approach emphasizes inclusive methodologies and real-world impact, particularly in education and social welfare sectors.