FNUG Research Seminar December 16, 2025

Welcome.

Presentation by Charlotta Hilli, Docent in pedagogy with a specific interest in Didactic, Åbo Akademi University.

Sociomaterial perspectives on Bildung in Higher Education

Charlotta Hill will talk about her interests in regarding Bildung processes as sociomaterial formations that shape pedagogical practices in higher education. University students are increasingly moving between digital technologies, spaces, places, humans, and matter while they study. Still, we know little about how these practices unfold and how they affect Bildung processes. Sociomaterial theories bring focus to how matter and humans comingle, something the project cowrite at Åbo Akademi University explores with a focus on academic writing. This presentation will bring reflections on traditions of studies on bildung and development of digital bildung in different cultural contexts.

Break

Presentation by Michael Petersen, Associate Professor, FNUG:

My Digital Competency Portfolio: Linking Teaching, Development and Research in Science Education 

My Digital Competency Portfolio is a project at the Faculty of Science, University of Southern Denmark, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The project integrates structured reflection into study programs to strengthen student wellbeing and increase awareness of competencies developed during their education. The core ambition is to help students navigate their studies more successfully and prepare for a job market that demands STEM skills. In this presentation, the speaker will introduce the project, highlight recent developments in teaching practices and a digital reflection platform, and share initial research findings. In the discussion, audience will be invited to reflect on how competency awareness can transform students’ learning experiences, their study success, and their preparedness for future careers in a changing world.

Read more about My Digital Competency Portfolio here.

Summary, Reflection and Farewell