POISED quarterly is a new online research seminar hosted by the Political Philosophies and Sociologies of Education (POISED) -research group, based at Tampere University, Finland. The seminar gathers together critical societal research both internationally and from Finland, creating a forum for academic discussion on topical themes in education.
The theme for academic year 2025–2026 is “Trouble in education”. The seminar explores issues or perspectives that deal somehow with trouble(s) in education or present a view that is itself troubling, turning something previously familiar into unfamiliar or problematised. Each session consists of an expert presentation followed by an open discussion.
3.10.2025 klo 14.00–15.00 (UTC+3): Matthew Clarke (University of Aberdeen) & Margaret Lo (Independent scholar): The virtue of creativity in teaching: A psychosocial approach, chair Tuomas Tervasmäki
20.11.2025 klo 15.00–16.00 (UTC+2): Anni Piiroinen (JYU): Anger as a parasite in the pedagogical relation, chair Johanna Kallio
5.2.2026 klo 15.00–16.00 (UTC+2): Karin Murris (University of Oulu): Children and death, chair Jan Varpanen
9.4.2026 klo 15.00–16.00 (UTC+3): Heikki Kinnari (HY): Rage against the ability-capital machine – Cognitive capitalism, lifelong learning and acts of resistance, chair Tuomas Tervasmäki
Sessions will be held in Zoom, and can be accessed via this link. They are open to everyone – welcome!
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