Aira Huttunen

Aira Huttunen

My research focuses on information practices, such as information seeking, evaluation, creation and sharing, in everyday life and in life transitions. My postdoctoral research contributes to GenZ(Profi4) project at the University of Oulu. My research focuses on AI-tools as part of everyday information practices of young people.

In my doctoral research I investigated transgender people's embodied information practices during life transition. My doctoral research was funded by the Kone Foundation.

Research interests

  • Information practices
  • Co-research
  • Embodiment
  • Gender
  • Life transitions
  • Young people

Researcher information

Contact information

E-mail

aira.huttunen@oulu.fi

Phone number

0294483342

Visiting address

Pentti Kaiteran katu 1
Linnanmaa

Postal address

Research Unit for History, Culture and Communications
Information studies
P.O.Box 1000
FI-90014 University of Oulu