The neighbor’s rooster shows no mercy. Around four in the morning, it declares the start of the day with such determination that I’ve devised several theoretical plans to silence it. Time will tell if theory ever turns into practice. I try to snooze a little longer, but soon the bells of a nearby Hindu temple […]

During the early months of the year, I have spent a lot of time scouring bars. Not so much drinking, but listening to conversations. I am studying how adults learn and construct their understanding of society in informal everyday spaces—one of the most interesting examples being the different “bar parliaments” that gather in bars, cafés […]

I heard about the position of research assistant from the Whatsapp group in Kassos, the association of education and adult education students (University of Eastern Finland). The job description would include the transcription of the dissertation researcher’s interview material. I had experience of transcription from my bachelor’s thesis and found it to be an engaging research phase. Working […]

JATKOT Continues in 2025, Broader and More Diverse Than Ever! As we embark on the new year, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the journey so far. How did we get to where we are today? At the end of 2023 an email from the Finnish Cultural Foundation brought joyful news: our JATKOT […]