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Henrika Florén
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MSc, MEd, MA & PhD candidate at @UCL_IOE, with a research focus in multimodality and assessment in HE; Educational developer at the Karolinska Institutet. All opinions are my own. Website: https://multimodalstudy.wordpress.com/
From Learner to Professional: Transpositioning, Multimodality, and Critical Interactional Competence. Dr David Wei Dai and Dr Simin Ren, UCL Institute of Education. Today 7 November 2025 12.00-1.30 pm (London time) Via Zoom. Please register via: forms.office.com/e/TgBhFdLdMU

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November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
From Groningen and the #12ICOM conference, organised by Janina Wildfeuer @neous.bsky.social and her team, to the quiet at home. It's a privilege to meet and discuss with other #multimodal researchers across the world. Then, a walk in the woods with my dog and time to reflect provides balance.
November 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
What a busy week! But I'm back to 30 min of running/walking in the morning and that feels good even if I'm out of shape.
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
For those who might be interested: Call for Challenge-led, interdisciplinary projects. UCL GrandChallenges @ucl.ac.uk #AcademicSky #research
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Data Empowered Societies Funding Call: 2025/26 Challenge Award
Funding of up to £100,000 per project available over 14 months to support research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and accelerates discovery and development. Apply by 30th September 2025.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I write and I write. I've restructured chapter 7 and reframed chapter 8. It's like domino. You change one thing and all the rest moves (or falls). How I wish I could have done a PhD by publication, if only because you cannot be asked to reframe what has already been published. #PhDlife #AcademicSky
July 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The never ending story of my doctoral thesis writing continues. I'll just go on and work but I do wish there was an end in sight.
July 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
This week I've given presentations on AI in HE, and been evacuated from a train, amongst other things. But summer is here and the birds are singing.
June 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Back from London the woods are more fabulous than ever.
June 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Back to work and #research tomorrow but I've had some glorious days off. Nature, my dogs and time outdoors balance that other key part of my life which is my work and research @ioe.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I've been focusing on getting my #PhD thesis document in shape for a full read by my supervisors @ioe.bsky.social. Now things feel strange - a mix of being adrift and on holiday. I've slept longer, minded my chickens, walked the dogs, normal non-writing-at-all-hours things. #AcademicSky #PhDlife
May 31, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I'm still writing but spring comes anyway with promise and cherry flowers and busy bees and nesting birds.
May 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There is still time to join us if you are interested in #Multimodality. Registration is open until one hour before the event forms.office.com/e/5MqF2qW0WV
May 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This was interesting: "Generative AI Turns Bloom’s Taxonomy Upside-Down: Implications for Creativity and Learning (by Michele Galla, Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis)

"an intelligence defined by paradox"
#AcademicSky #GenAI #Education #EduSky

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May 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Organisational Semiotics in Visual Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Join us for an inspiring talk with Prof Theo van Leeuwen! 9 May 2025 at 1-2.30 pm CEST. Online (link upon registration)
To register: forms.office.com/e/5MqF2qW0WV
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May 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
May 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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May 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Don't miss the #Multimodality Talk this Friday 9 May online at noon London time (or 1 pm CET): Organisational Semiotics in Visual Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health with prof Theo van Leeuwen. There is still space to sign up. Registration via link, below. #AcademicSky #MultimodalSky
Organisational Semiotics in Visual Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Professor Theo Van Leeuwen in the Multimodality Talks Series – Conversations with Multimodality.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Exciting news! Prof Theo van Leeuwen's #Multimodality Talk on "Sexual and reproductive health promotion – an organizational semiotic approach". 9 May, 12-1.30 London time. It's online, free and all interested are welcome. #AcademicSky #ResearchSky

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April 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The time it takes to #write and #rewrite a research monography is extensive (understatement), and you sit, sit, sit on a chair all day. So, in between stretches of writing I made some plum and rhubarb jam. The writing is slow but I feel good about the jam. #AcadmicSky #PhDlife @ioe.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In between polishing and proofreading my thesis text I made a cake. I feel quite proud. #phdlife #AcademicSky
April 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
New Chapter – Social Semiotics and Multimodality

This chapter, for the forthcomming 3rd edition of the Elsevier Encyclopeida of Linguistics, is now availalbe online (ref doi-link in referece) Abstract Multimodal Social Semiotics (MMSS), as the conjunction of Social Semiotics and multimodality,…
New Chapter – Social Semiotics and Multimodality
This chapter, for the forthcomming 3rd edition of the Elsevier Encyclopeida of Linguistics, is now availalbe online (ref doi-link in referece) Abstract Multimodal Social Semiotics (MMSS), as the conjunction of Social Semiotics and multimodality, forms a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding communication across multiple modes (e.g. speech, writing, image, gesture) used in the making of multimodal texts in various social contexts.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
For those interested in #multimodality, our article for the forthcoming 3rd Ed of the Elsevier Encyclopedia in Linguistics is available online. @sophiadiamantop.bsky.social #multimodality #AcademicSky
Social Semiotics and Multimodality
Multimodal Social Semiotics (MMSS), as the conjunction of Social Semiotics and multimodality, forms a comprehensive theoretical framework for understa…
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April 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I have company when I write. That is, I sit on a hard chair and stare at a screen and type. Harry cuddles in an armchair nearby
April 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Colour ... I like colour
April 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's today and registration is open until 1 before the event. Come join us for an interesting Multimodality Talk with Dr Polina Mesinioti at 12 (London)/ 1pm (Stockholm). Registration link below
Welcome to the next Multimodality Talk; Mapping Material Zones: A Multimodal Exploration of Medical Emergencies by Dr Polina Mesinioti. Online 7 March 12-1.30 BST. Please register: tinyurl.com/msbdjm3m For more info see tinyurl.com/28r8vyhz #MMTalks #Multimodality
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March 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM