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Sini Kontkanen ([email protected])

My research areas consist of teachers’ and pre-service teachers’ professional development from the point of view of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). Currently, my specific research interests focus on the use of generative artificial intelligence in teaching and supporting learning through diverse digital methods. At the moment, I work as a researcher in FINSCI project (funded by the Academy of Finland), where our interest is to discover parents’ science capital and children’s science literacy. I am responsible teacher of Early childhood education minor. I work as an educator in School of Applied Educational Sciences and Teacher Education, especially on themes of digital learning and primary education.

Sirkku Lähdesmäki ([email protected])

I work as a university lecturer and researcher in university pedagogy. My teaching responsibilities include courses on guidance and university pedagogical practice. I provide training and lectures on the responsible use of AI in education and its pedagogical applications. My current research focuses on the use of AI in teaching and learning, as well as on developing reflection in university pedagogical practice. My previous publications can be found here.

Sirpa Kokko ([email protected])

I am a Professor of Craft Science with a research focus on the cultural, societal, and educational dimensions of crafts, viewed through both local and global lenses. My work explores how craft practices—both intangible and material—contribute to cultural heritage, sustainability, and social justice.

I am deeply committed to advancing equality and equity through crafts and believe in the power of collaborative research. I actively participate in national and international networks to strengthen the field of craft science and foster interdisciplinary dialogue.

In Finland, Craft Science is the core discipline in craft teacher education. I supervise Master’s and PhD theses in this area, and my research interests include topics such as equity in craft education; well-being through crafts; skill learning and teaching; critical craft pedagogy; remote and digital craft education; STEAM and multidisciplinary approaches in craft education; intercultural crafts.

If you are interested in these themes or have ideas for collaboration, I warmly invite you to get in touch.

Sirpa Lappalainen ([email protected])

My expertise is in feminist sociology of education and qualitative methodology, especially in ethnographic approach. My research interests are mainly in social and cultural processes of inclusions and exclusions. I have conducted research in various educational contexts from early childhood education to vocational upper secondary education and higher education.

Sisko Piippo ([email protected])

I work as a University Lecturer in Social Work. My research has focused on violence as a phenomenon, particularly domestic violence against women, as well as on encounters within the service system during challenging and distressing life events. In my doctoral dissertation, completed in 2022, I examined the structures, practices, and agency related to addressing domestic violence against women. After the dissertation, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher in a project that explored the traumatic experiences and service use of women with criminal backgrounds. Currently, my research focuses on technology-facilitated violence and issues of economic abuse.

Research and development projects I have contributed to:

Women with criminal background, traumatic experiences, and development of women-specific services (RITA), Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, 2022-2024. https://converis.jyu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Project/151795335?lang=en_GB

Challenges of tackling digital violence against women in police work, criminal procedure, and support services (DIGNITEAS), Prime Miniter’s Office, 2022-2023 https://www.tuni.fi/en/research/digniteas-challenges-tackling-digital-violence-against-women-police-work-criminal

Education and Raising Awareness in Schools to Prevent and Encounter Gender-Based Violence -EU project (ERASE GBV) EU, Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme, 2020-2022 https://projects.tuni.fi/erasegbv/

Renewing Dialogues in Social and Health Care – Leadership, Well-being and Productivity, European Social Fund Development Project, 2019–2022 https://www.tuni.fi/en/research/renewing-dialogues-social-and-health-care-leadership-well-being-and-productivity

Enhancing Professional Skills and Raising Awareness on Domestic Violence, Violence against Women and Shelter Services (EPRAS), European Commission, Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme, 2017-2019