Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Dr Kleemola is the academic coordinator for the Finnish Teacher Education Forum. Dr. Kleemola’s academic activities are centered around the concept of a diverse university. Her research focuses on inequalities in educational paths leading to university, emphasizing equitable access and success for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and varying socioeconomic statuses. Key themes in her research include educational inequalities, student diversity and inclusion, critical thinking and sense of belonging. Dr. Kleemola employs a multidisciplinary and multimethod research approach, intersecting Educational Sciences with Sociology, Psychology and even Linguistics.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy PhD, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 18 Apr 2023
Master of Arts (Education), University of Helsinki
Award Date: 7 Aug 2017
Master of Arts (Fennistics), University of Helsinki
Award Date: 31 May 2005
Fields of Science
- 516 Educational sciences
- Higher education
- Educational psychology
- 515 Psychology
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Struggling for Equal Access and Success: Disability in European Higher Education
Kleemola, K., Hadjar, A., Haas, C., Hyytinen, H., Tuononen, T., Powell, J. J. W. & Toom, A., 25 Feb 2025, In: Comparative Education. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Exploring intersectional inequalities in students' sense of belonging in education across educational pathways and across educational contexts
Kleemola, K., Toom, A., Hyytinen, H., Tuononen, T., Karacay, I., Kroezen, T., Kogan, I. & Alieva, A., 7 Apr 2025, In: Frontiers in education. 10, 13 p., 1502115.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Critical thinking and writing in transition to higher education in Finland: do prior academic performance and socioeconomic background matter?
Kleemola, K., Hyytinen, H. & Toom, A., 2023, In: European Journal of Higher Education. 13, 4, p. 488-508 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A systematic review of empirical literature on the segregation of educational institutions and its consequences in Finland
Kleemola, K., Hyytinen, H., Tuononen, T. & Toom, A., 26 Dec 2023, In: International Journal of Comparative Sociology. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Variation in novice students’ critical thinking and argumentation: Transition to higher education is not a level playing field
Kleemola, K., Mar 2023, Helsingin yliopisto.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Collection of Articles
Open Access
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Opettajankoulutusfoorumi (2024-2027)
Toom, A. (Project manager), Mikkilä-Erdmann, M. (Co-Principal Investigator), Mahlamäki-Kultanen, S. (Co-Principal Investigator), Warinowski, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Pyhältö, K. (Co-Principal Investigator), Jaakkola, T. (Co-Principal Investigator), Hirsto, L. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Kleemola, K. (Scientific coordinator)
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2027
Project: Ministry funding
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KAPPAS2: Korkeakouluopiskelijoiden oppimistulosten arviointi
Hyytinen, H. (Project manager), Kleemola, K. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Tuononen, T. (Co-Principal Investigator)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research project
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iPAL: International Collaborative for Performance Assessment of Learning in Higher Education – Research and Development
Hyytinen, H. (Project manager), Toom, A. (Principal Investigator) & Kleemola, K. (Participant)
01/09/2017 → …
Project: Research project
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Elevating Teacher Training Programs in the UAE
Ellis, V. (Project manager), Toom, A. (Project manager), Howson, J. (Co-Principal Investigator), Scull, J. (Co-Principal Investigator), Kleemola, K. (Co-Principal Investigator), Cooper, R. (Co-Principal Investigator), Newton, R. (Co-Principal Investigator), Carpelan, R. (Co-Principal Investigator), Heikonen, L. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Lahtero, T. J. (Co-Principal Investigator)
04/12/2023 → 30/09/2024
Project: Research project
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PIONEERED: PIONEERED - Pioneering Policies and Practices Tackling Educational Inequalities in Europe (2021-24) Horizon 2020
Toom, A. (Project manager), Hyytinen, H. (Co-Principal Investigator), Tuononen, T. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Kleemola, K. (Co-Principal Investigator)
01/03/2021 → 29/02/2024
Project: Research project
Prizes
Activities
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International Journal of Educational Research (Journal)
Kleemola, K. (Reviewer)
May 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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European Journal of Psychology of Education (Journal)
Kleemola, K. (Reviewer)
Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Aikuiskasvatus (Journal)
Kleemola, K. (Reviewer)
Apr 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Beiträge zur Hochschulforschung (Journal)
Kleemola, K. (Reviewer)
Apr 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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European Journal of Psychology of Education (Journal)
Kleemola, K. (Reviewer)
Jan 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Press/Media
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Interview in Yliopisto magazine: Lukiolaiset uuden äärellä
08/05/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media