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Søren Andkjær is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences. He is affiliated with the Research Unit of Active Living, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of outdoor recreation, health, and cultural practices. His work emphasizes participatory approaches and real-world impact through community engagement and public dissemination. Research Interests: His primary research areas include friluftsliv as a cultural phenomenon, outdoor education, the health-promoting potential of outdoor environments, and safety in outdoor activities. He explores how nature-based experiences contribute to personal development, mental health, and social cohesion, particularly among children and adolescents. The recent articles reflect a strong trend in environmental health, outdoor education, and digital engagement with nature . His work combines qualitative methodologies such as thematic analysis and netnography with systematic reviews and participatory design, focusing on Danish and international contexts including New Zealand. Key themes include children’s active living in coastal areas, friluftsliv therapy for mental health, and the cultural significance of online outdoor communities. Scientific Engagement: Active contributor to conferences and public discourse on outdoor life and health. Regularly featured in Danish media discussing nature, health, and community. Editorial board member for research journals and peer reviewer. Søren Andkjær is actively involved in teaching and supervision, particularly in courses related to active outdoor life and event design in outdoor spaces. He has led and participated in research projects evaluating programs that promote children’s engagement with nature. His collaborative network spans academia, public organizations, and community initiatives, reflecting a commitment to translating research into practice. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Labs and Research Units: He is a key member of the Research Unit of Active Living, which investigates how physical activity in natural and urban outdoor environments can promote health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

• Outdoor Education
• Friluftsliv
• Health Promotion
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Mathilde Vædele Haugaard Jensen serves as a Teaching Associate Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management within the Forest and Landscape College of the University of Copenhagen. Employed since June 2010, she directs the outdoor guide education program (friluftsvejlederuddannelsen) and specializes in integrating outdoor activities with nature guidance and pedagogy. Education Cand. scient. in Sports Science with specialization in outdoor life (friluftsliv) Nature guide certification Instructor 3 in climbing and rope climbing Instructor 3 in sea kayaking and touring canoe Her research explores sustainable practices in outdoor recreation, ethical dimensions of nature guidance, and pedagogical frameworks for physical activity in natural environments. She emphasizes responsible engagement with ecosystems through structured outdoor education and certification standards for nature-based institutions. Publications since 2010 reveal consistent focus on practical applications: her 2020 work addresses sustainability in outdoor guidance self-perception, the 2017 compendium details recreational rope climbing methodologies, and her 2010 article examines body-movement relationships in nature. These demonstrate interdisciplinary connections between environmental science, sports pedagogy, and recreation management. She actively develops certification systems for nature/outdoor institutions and leads practical courses in climbing, kayaking, and canoeing through the Videncenteret knowledge center, directly translating research into professional training standards for outdoor educators.

• Outdoor Education
• Nature Guidance
• Sustainability in Outdoor Recreation
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