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Veronika Kalmus is a Professor of Sociology and Programme Director at the Institute of Social Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on mediatization, datafication, platformization, AI, social transformation, and generational dynamics in digital societies. She has led projects such as CATCH-EyoU and contributed to EU Kids Online, emphasizing children's digital safety and skill development. Her work bridges sociological theory with empirical studies on digital culture, value orientations, and intergenerational media use.
Education: PhD in Sociology (University of Tartu), with prior degrees in the field. She has supervised research on educational materials and cultural shifts, including studies on Estonian ABC-books and school textbooks. Her recent publications address surveillance, digital skills, and pandemic-era research methodologies.
Key interests include analyzing social acceleration, digital divides, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. She actively engages with policy implications of her findings, particularly regarding youth digital literacy and cross-cultural comparisons.
