Inclusion   

Our research is focused on phenomena related to education, teaching and learning, and it highlights the importance of inclusion as well as supports social cohesion and the well-being of communities. We examine the relevance of teaching in empowering communities and individuals, as well as the media literacy of different-aged people, nascent technologies and pedagogical well-being in higher education institutions. We are versatile experts of Sámi education and teaching.

Our research areas include

  • Arctic Education 
  • Older people’s learning, competences and inclusion  
  • Educational psychology
  • Higher education pedagogy 
  • Playfulness and playful learning 
  • Media and emerging technologies in teaching and learning 
  • SÁMIED – Research group on Sámi upbringing and education research 

Last updated: 20.8.2025