Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research (KEVEKO)
Multidisciplinary Research on Education at All Levels and Forms - join our dynamic and international group of researchers.
Researchers at the Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research (KEVEKO) conducts research on multi-disciplinary aspects in a culturally diversified environment. KEVEKO provides high quality and comprehensive doctoral education under the guidance of distinguished professors and supervisors. Research support and various funding opportunities for the internationalisation of the doctoral researches are the pillars of KEVEKO for a knowledge-based professional programme.
Research themes of KEVEKO:
- Policy and Governance of Education
- Equality, Inclusivity, Sustainability and Social Justice in Education
- Transitions, Trajectories and Lifelong Learning
- Global and Social Transformations in relation to Education.
The Doctoral Programme is closely linked to the research conducted at the Department of Education and the Centre for Research on Lifelong Learning and Education, CELE. KEVEKO also plays a cital role in the nationwide Finnish Multidisciplinary Doctoral Training Network on Educational Sciences (FinEd).
KEVEKO Contact Information
Email: edupostgraduate@utu.fi
Director of KEVEKO:
professor Päivi Siivonen
Coordinator of KEVEKO:
Coordinator Sanna Niukko
PERIOD 2025-2028
- Deborah Akinola: 1.1.2026-31.12.2027. Supervisors Piia Seppänen, Anna-Maija Niemi
- Osku Haapasaari: 1.1.2026-31.12.2028. Supervisors Johanna Kallo, Taina Saarinen
- Linda Hamoonga: 1.1.2025-31.12.2026. Supervisors Johanna Kallo, Heikki Silvennoinen, Taina Saarinen
- Susanna Leppähaara: 6 months for year 2027 ja 1.1.-31.12.2028. Supervisors Marjaana Puurtinen, Suvi Jokila, Annukka Jauhiainen
In addition, one doctoral researcher (funding period 1.1.2025-31.12.2026, 6 months in year 2027) didn't wish to have their name in the webpage.
PERIOD 2024-2027
- Anna Jolkkonen: 1.1.2024-31.12.2026. Supervisors Minna Kyttälä, Henri Pesonen
- Mari Siipola: 1.1.2025-31.12.2026. Supervisors Piia Seppänen, Satu Koivuhovi, Juli-Anna Aerila
- Mervi Lahtomaa: 1.1.-31.12.2025. Supervisors Arto Jauhiainen, Nina Haltia
PERIOD 2023-2026
- Linda Hamoonga: 1.3.2023-31.12.2024. Supervisors Johanna Kallo, Heikki Silvennoinen, Taina Saarinen
- Mari Siipola: 1.6.2023-31.12.2024. Supervisors Piia Seppänen, Satu Koivuhovi, Juli-Anna Aerila
- Mervi Lahtomaa: 1.1.-31.12.2024. Supervisors Arto Jauhiainen, Nina Haltia
- Terhi Pasu: 1.1.-31.12.2025. Supervisors Piia Seppänen, Tero Järvinen
One doctoral researcher didn't wish to have their name in the webpage.
PERIOD 2022-2025
- Ezechukwu, Gabriel: 1.1.–31.12.2022. Supervisors Johanna Kallo and Arto Jauhiainen
- Lahtomaa, Mervi: 6 months in 2023. Supervisors Arto Jauhiainen and Nina Haltia
- Pasu, Terhi: 1.1.2023-31.12.2024. Supervisors Piia Seppänen and Tero Järvinen
Steering Committee of KEVEKO for the period of 1.8.2023–31.7.2025:
Professor Päivi Siivonen (UTU), Chair (1.1.2025 onwards)
Academy Research Fellow Johanna Kallo (UTU), Vice Chair (22.1.2025 onwards)
Professor Ulpukka Isopahkala-Bouret (UTU)
Professor Tero Järvinen (UTU)
Professor Minna Kyttälä (UTU)
Research Professor Taina Saarinen (JyU)
Postdoctoral Researcher Nina Haltia (UTU)
Doctoral Researcher Paulina Chavez Rodriquez (UTU) (1.8.2023-31.7.2025)
Doctoral Researcher Jaakko Honkanen (UTU) (1.8.2023-31.7.2025)
Preparers
Chief Academic Officer Anne Niemimäki (UTU)
Coordinator Sanna Niukko (UTU), Secretary
