Eva-Johanna Isestig is a Lecturer at the School of Design and Crafts (HDK) at the University of Gothenburg, affiliated with The Design Unit. Her work bridges design theory and practical applications focused on creating spaces that prioritize children's perspectives and needs. Her research interests focus on participatory design methodologies with children, particularly in healthcare and educational environments. She emphasizes the importance of involving children as active participants in design processes rather than passive recipients of spaces designed for them. Her work spans architectural design, interior spaces, and user experience with a strong child-centered approach. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on creating child-friendly environments across various contexts, with particular attention to healthcare waiting rooms, educational spaces, and cultural institutions. She advocates for design processes that respect children's rights and perspectives, emphasizing co-creation as a fundamental principle. Her scientific work demonstrates expertise in translating theoretical design principles into practical guidance for professionals working in healthcare, education, and public space design.
Mattias Nowak holds the following positions at Lund University: Lecturer in European Studies Lecturer in Central and Eastern European Studies Director of Studies for Central and Eastern European Studies Director of Studies for European Studies Master’s Programme Coordinator at the Centre for Languages and Literature His research focuses on European political dynamics, with specialized expertise in Central and Eastern Europe. He investigates EU integration processes, regional cooperation frameworks, and geopolitical transformations within the European context, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches from political science and international relations. As Director of Studies and Master’s Programme Coordinator, he oversees academic curricula, student progression, and program administration for European Studies degrees. His leadership role involves strategic development of master's level education in European affairs, though specific grant funding details are not documented in available sources.
Becky Bergman is a Senior Lecturer in Language and Communication at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in intercultural communication within engineering education, globally networked communities, and content and language integrated learning. Her current teaching includes interventions in master's programs focused on intercultural communication, a diploma course on diversity and inclusion in higher education, and CLS045 Global and intercultural competence, which is open to all students at Chalmers. Dr. Bergman's research interests primarily focus on intercultural communication in engineering education, examining how home and international students experience group work and integration. Her PhD project investigated "Home and international engineering students' experiences of intercultural group work." She has extensive expertise in content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and has led numerous pedagogical projects related to student writing guides, online learning materials, and integrated courses. Her recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in engineering education, teacher professional development for culturally diverse classrooms, and strategies for integrating home and international students. Her work often examines practical applications through problem-based learning and project courses in engineering education contexts. Becky Bergman is currently leading a research project from 2023-2025 titled "Educating the educators: professional development of academics for internationalisation at home," funded by The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT), which focuses on preparing faculty to teach in increasingly diverse classrooms.
Björn Philips is a Professor at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Psychology . He leads the Stockholm University research group for Process and Outcome in Psychodynamic therapies (SU-POP) and has held academic roles at Linköping University as Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor (2011–2016). His work spans psychodynamic therapy research, internet-delivered interventions, and clinical applications for adolescent depression and substance use disorders. His research focuses on psychodynamic therapy in various formats, including internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy (IPDT) , mentalization-based therapy , and relational psychotherapy . He investigates mechanisms of change such as therapeutic alliance , emotion regulation , and negative effects in psychotherapy . Projects like ERiCA (funded by the Kavli Trust) test IPDT for adolescents, while collaborations with Northern Stockholm Psychiatry explore Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP-G) for complex psychiatric cases. The 15 most recent articles highlight his emphasis on internet-based psychodynamic interventions for adolescents, transdiagnostic treatment comparisons (Unified Protocol vs. Affect Phobia Therapy), and therapeutic alliance dynamics in digital settings. These studies address adolescent mental health , telepsychotherapy challenges , and mechanisms of emotion regulation in treatment outcomes. He has supervised multiple PhD students, including Karin Lindqvist (2023), Jakob Mechler (2023), and Carl-Johan Uckelstam (2021). His grants include 5.7 million SEK from the Kavli Trust (2019–2023) for the ERiCA project.
Martin Duneld is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in learning analytics and natural language processing. Dr. Duneld's research interests focus on: Learning Analytics and AI for Education - studying how data-driven methods can be used to understand and strengthen education Natural Language Processing - developing, applying and evaluating NLP methods, particularly involving large language models Privacy, explainability, and domain adaptation in AI systems His work spans educational technology applications and theoretical advancements in language processing systems, with implications for how AI can be responsibly integrated into learning environments. Dr. Duneld is affiliated with two prominent research groups at Stockholm University: Learning Analytics and AI for Education Group Natural Language Processing Research Group
Iben Maj Christiansen is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Teaching and Learning, specializing in mathematics teacher education. Her research examines teacher learning trajectories from pre-service training to professional practice, with cross-national projects in South Africa and Rwanda. She leads the TRACE project, investigating how new teachers adapt university knowledge in classrooms, and co-directs the LUGN and SOCAME research groups focusing on mathematics pedagogy and socio-critical perspectives in education. Her work emphasizes pedagogical content knowledge, teacher identity formation, and curriculum design. Key interests include the recontextualization of educational theory in practice, early childhood numeracy development, and technology-enhanced language learning (e.g., Zulu acquisition apps). Research publications highlight critical analyses of teacher assessment protocols, professional development efficacy, and equity in mathematics literacy. Recurring themes include cross-cultural teaching practices and epistemological dissonance in teacher education. No awards or student advisees are documented. She collaborates internationally through projects like the comparative Rwanda-South Africa classroom studies and early childhood educator initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal.
Helena Reierstam is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education, Stockholm University, where she is actively involved in research and teaching. She is a member of the International and Comparative Education Research (ICER) group and serves as the project coordinator in Sweden for the international Erasmus+ COALITION project on student-centered inclusive pedagogies (2022-2025). Her work spans multiple educational contexts, from school-level teaching to higher education policy development. Dr. Reierstam's research focuses on the complex intersection of language and content assessment in multilingual educational settings. Her primary interests include assessment practices, multilingualism, language policy, syllabus design, academic literacy, and English medium instruction (EMI) and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), all examined through an international comparative lens. She has conducted extensive research on how teachers assess subject matter knowledge when students are simultaneously learning the language of instruction, particularly in CLIL contexts and with newly arrived immigrant students. Her recent publications and presentations reveal a strong trend toward examining the challenges of maintaining assessment comparability in increasingly diverse educational environments. Her current research project (2025-2027), 'Higher education in the crossfire?', specifically addresses examinations and relevant competencies in times of generative AI and widening participation in higher education. This work builds on her 2020 dissertation, 'Assessment in Multilingual Schools,' which examined teachers' assessment beliefs and practices among language learners in CLIL and migrant education contexts. At Stockholm University, Dr. Reierstam teaches at the Centre for the Advancement of University Teaching, offering courses in assessment for vocational teachers, Communication, leadership and health, the principal program, and the International master program in International and Comparative Education. She has supervised student theses and provided in-service training for student teachers. She also hosts 'PeP Talk,' a program where faculty discuss various pedagogical issues in higher education. Dr. Reierstam brings extensive practical experience to her academic work, having taught and developed curriculum at various school levels in Sweden and the USA, served as director of education at the Swedish National Agency for Education where she was responsible for national tests in English as a foreign language, and contributed to national frameworks for high-stakes testing. Her expertise is regularly sought through workshops and lectures on assessment in contexts with second language learners.
Senior Lecturer Ebba Theorell works at Stockholm University's Department of Teaching and Learning, where she explores post-theoretical approaches to education. Her research focuses on kinesthetic learning, aesthetic dimensions in early childhood education, and the transformation of war play into educational frameworks. Stockholm University Department of Teaching and Learning Her research group Encountering Subject Matter Didactics and Post-Theoretical Approaches examines how movement-based learning transcends traditional pedagogy. Key projects include: Tacit Dimensions of Pedagogy : Investigating implicit learning mechanisms Site-Related Kinesthetic Teaching : Studying environment-embodied learning Her work reveals connections between: 10+ years of ethnographic war play observation Transdisciplinary analysis of classical music impact Aesthetic space design in educational settings
Elisabeth Bladh is a Senior Lecturer and Docent at Stockholm University's Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism (TÖI), where she also serves as Deputy Director since January 2023. She previously held positions as a Reader in French at the University of Gothenburg and has extensive experience in translation studies and French linguistics. Her research focuses on literary translation (particularly Francophone literature in Swedish translation), Bible translation, contrastive linguistics, and second language acquisition pedagogy for French in Sweden. She has secured significant research funding including projects on Francophone literature in Swedish translation during the 20th century and Francophone Caribbean literature in Swedish translation. Her recent publications examine self-translation practices, the role of translation within Romance language education and research, and textual criticism of Strindberg's scientific writings. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with translation theory, multilingual writing practices, and the intersection of language and power. 2012–2015: "Focusing the periphery – Francophone literature in Swedish translation during the 20th century" (Royal Swedish Academy/The Wallenberg Foundation) 2008–2009: "Francophone Caribbean Literature in Swedish translation" (Anna Ahlström and Ellen Terserus Foundation) Bladh has served on editorial boards for journals including Moderna Språk, Atelier de traduction, and Revue nordique des études francophones. She co-supervised Maria Forsman's doctoral research at the University of Gothenburg and has developed innovative teaching materials including a French language learning podcast. She is an active member of the Network Language and Power research group at Stockholm University.
Outi Katariina Oja serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finnish Language and Literature within Stockholm University. Her academic journey began at University of Jyväskylä, where she earned both her Doctor of Philosophy (2010) and Master of Arts (2002) degrees. PhD : University of Jyväskylä, Department of Art and Cultural Studies (2010) MA : University of Jyväskylä, Department of Art and Cultural Studies (2002) Oja's research spans multiple interconnected domains. She investigates literary forgeries while developing poetics of self-reflexive poetry through both historical analysis and modern pedagogical approaches. Her teaching methodology focuses on multilingual education in diverse societies and textual communication skills for both native and second-language learners. Recent projects include Sweden's national Finnish language revitalization initiative (2022-2024) where she contributes through sub-projects on minority language preservation. Her publications address both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in literary and educational contexts. Network Affiliation : Language and Power research group
Robert Lecusay is an Associate Professor of Education and Senior Lecturer in Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University's Department of Child and Youth Studies. He teaches in the undergraduate preschool teacher education program and serves as director of the master's program in preschool didactics. His academic work bridges teaching, research, and program leadership within early childhood education. Dr. Lecusay's research focuses on the intersection of play, teaching, and sustainability in Swedish preschool settings. His work examines how preschool educators navigate tensions between these elements within the context of increasing 'schoolification' of early childhood education. His research interests span education for sustainability, aesthetic literacy events, social justice in preschool education, and the relationship between formal and informal learning environments. He is actively involved in multiple research initiatives, including the Nordic research network for evidence-based, high-quality preschool for social justice and the Practice-based research in and about early childhood education and care (PraFF) group. His current projects examine how play and teaching can coexist in sustainable ways within preschool settings, with particular attention to cognitive language development and inclusive education practices. Dr. Lecusay directs the master's program in preschool didactics while teaching courses on play, early childhood education policy (with international perspectives), and research methods. He supervises independent research projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research has been supported by multiple grants including those from the Swedish Research Council, Horizon 2020, Östersjöstiftelsen, and FORMAS. Previously, Dr. Lecusay was a doctoral student in the Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Communication & Cognitive Science and a lecturer at the University of California, San Diego's Department of Communication and Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition. He maintains his affiliation with UCSD as a researcher at the Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition, participating in the Regenerating CHAT project and related initiatives.
Marianne Teräs is a Professor of Education at Stockholm University with a focus on healthcare education and vocational training. Her work spans transcultural education, migrant integration, and professional knowledge development in healthcare and vocational contexts. Education : Docentship in Adult Education (University of Helsinki) and Simulation Pedagogy (University of Lapland) Current Project : Principal Investigator for Navigating Places and Negotiating Boundaries (Swedish Research Council, 2023-2028) Recent Initiative : Lead for Adult migrants' language learning among Arabic speakers (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, 2024) Research Themes : Simulation-mediated learning in healthcare Intercultural learning and equity in education 21st-century skills for working life Transitions from VET to higher education Knowledge management in nursing leadership Globalization impacts on vocational education Publications focus on Nordic VET systems, sustainable fishing education, and migrant integration in vocational training. Her work is deeply rooted in addressing educational inequality and fostering professional development through collaborative research networks like the Nordic Migration and VET group.
Roger Andersson is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, specializing in historical Scandinavian philology and medieval studies. His research focuses on Old Swedish texts, particularly those related to Saint Birgitta, medieval sermons, and the interaction between Latin and vernacular languages in manuscript cultures. Current president of Svenska fornskriftsällskapet (2017–2025) Former general editor of the Sermo book series (2006–2015) Lead critical edition of Old Swedish Birgittine texts His scholarly work examines scribal identification, medieval written culture, and the theological authority of vernacular texts. The Narratives: form and function group explores storytelling across historical periods, while his Scandinavian philology and language history research investigates early Scandinavian languages and literature. Roger's publications show strong focus on Birgittine studies, sermon analysis, and manuscript transmission patterns. His work bridges textual scholarship with broader theological and cultural interpretations of medieval Scandinavian literature.
Petra Anna Petersen is a Lecturer at the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University . She is affiliated with three research groups: Didactics as Communication , Practice-based Research in Early Childhood Education (PraFF) , and Early Literacy in a Digitized Society . Her work bridges pedagogy, digital resources, and multilingualism in preschool settings. Research Interests : Petersen focuses on how digital tablets enable Multilingual children’s agency through translanguaging Participatory dynamics in multilingual preschools Designing inclusive digital pedagogy Evaluating computational thinking frameworks Documenting early literacy in digitized environments Publications highlight her contributions to understanding digital resource limitations, multimodal communication affordances, and ethical considerations in filming children for research. She advocates for intentional application design and teacher collaboration to support minority language inclusion.
Anneli Fjordevik is a Senior Lecturer in German at Dalarna University's School of Language, Literatures and Learning. She serves as Deputy Head of School and actively contributes to language education research with a focus on digital pedagogy and literary instruction. Her teaching spans multiple graduate-level courses in German language, grammar, and academic writing for educators. Senior Lecturer in German Deputy Head of School Specializes in digital language education Focus on modern German literature and linguistics Research interests center on: Digital literary teaching methodologies Online language acquisition environments Modern German literature analysis Language learning technologies Phonetics and cultural studies integration Recent scholarly contributions examine virtual classroom spatiality, digital literary discussions in breakout rooms, and multilingual educational outreach. Current publications (2024) appear in the edited volume 'Literaturvermittlung im virtuellen Raum' published by Peter Lang.
