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Henrika Florén

@henrikafloren.bsky.social
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PhD from @UCL_IOE, with a research focus in multimodality and assessment in HE; Educational developer at the Karolinska Institutet. All opinions are my own. Website: multimodalstudy.wordpress.com

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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The first egg from this year's chickens is olive green :)
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I've been quiet here for a while. There's just lots to do generally. Tomorrow is the biannual Karolinska Institutet Educational Congress. I look forward to presenting from my work and research. Meanwhile the weather is fantastic and Stockholm beautiful.
Stockholm waterfront
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
In our chapter "Social Semiotics and Multimodality" Sophia Diamantopoulou and I present a 4 component structured approach for how to operationalize #Multimodal #SocialSemiotic analysis. Vol. 7 (pp. 254-259) of the International Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics (3rd Edn).
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Summer leave and a walk through high grass and a multitude of flowers. There were butterflies and bumblebees and birds.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Kurs för barn (7-15år)med Blå stjärnan i Dalarna! Lär dig om får & kor hantera höns & shettisar. 🐾 Var: Lissgården i Morbygden, Falun! När: start: 16 augusti, en söndag/ månad i 2 terminer. Pris: 250:-/termin Anmälan: Anna-Lisa Takkunen tel 070- 0909916 altakkune@gmail.com svenskablastjarnan.se
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Svenska Blå Stjärnan | Ideell organisation
Svenska Blå Stjärnan har samhällets uppdrag att ta hand om djuren vid kriser, katastrofer, utbrott av smitta och andra händelser som kan drabba djuren.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Oh my. We have 16 eggs in the incubator and then two broody hens. We might end up with quite a few chickens over the next couple of weeks.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Finally! My #PhD #thesis is now deposited at UCL and ProQuest and will soon be available open access- all 597 pages if it @ioe.bsky.social @ioelibrary.bsky.social #AcademicSky #PhDlife #PhDdone #research
Assessment of multimodal texts
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Dogs have been my saviours through my #PhD journey. They make sure I leave my computer and take breaks. A windy day and my dachshund looked ready to fly.
Dog with shadow
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
My research is about assessments of multimodal texts and relevant across different levels of education. I also introduce innovations for #MultimodalTranscription which may interest the field of #multimodal #research. Stay tuned more will come about #MultimodalAssessment #AcademicSky. #PhD done 👍
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Yesterday I passed my PhD viva @ioe.bsky.social with minor amendments to submit
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
If you didn't know already, in the arctic and subarctic there are no penguins. We are used to snow and cold temperatures. We know how to dress, behave and build our homes to stay safe and comfortable in harsh weather. We don't try to fight or conquer nature. We live in it and most of us love it.
Snow and cleared pathways at night
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Do you use the French #cloudstorage #Drime? I'm just thinking about alternatives to Google drive and this seems to be one option. drime.cloud/blog-posts/g...
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Our chickens have started laying eggs again. I love the different colours and I know which hen has laid which egg. I recognize shape and colour. Only two of them lay eggs that are so similar I can't tell them apart. This life is my counter balance to academic work and research. #AcademicSky
Eggs of different colours.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
This has been a busy autumn. Most importantly I've submitted my Doctoral thesis to @ioe.bsky.social and now waiting for examiners to be approved. I'm also finishing a 4 year project about skills training in digital environments @ki.se. I can now take time off over the holidays. #AcademicSky #PhDlife
A table decoration with moss, figures and candles
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The next #Multimodality Talks seminar: 5 December 2025, 12-1.30 pm (GMT) with Prof James Simpson. Title: Navigating belonging for South Asians in Hong Kong: Challenging the single story with creative arts-based ethnographic research Register via: forms.office.com/e/8p9ZQPR4gb #AcademicSky
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Still proofreading my PhD thesis (at the moment working from the train). In retrospect I have done quite of bit of writing while going some place - often completely unrelated to my #research - squeezing in time in-between places and activities for reading and #writing. #phdlife #AcademicSky
The corner of a laptop and part of a mug.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I'm almost done now with proofreading chapter 5 and outside frost is turning the grass into art. #phdlife
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I'm approaching the last part of my PhD journey @ioe.bsky.social. I'm proofreading and it's exhausting. A walk in the woods when I risk becoming welded to my chair and laptop makes all the difference. #phdlife #AcademicSky #writing
Sun through trees in a frosty pine forest
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Dr David Ruttenberg (he/him) @drdavidruttenberg.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🚦Diagnosis changed everything—but not how you think! When autism & ADHD came, we rewrote the parenting playbook. Rituals, kindness & choice unlocked growth. 🔑 Read this 5-min take on reimagining diagnosis: #Neurodiversity #Changemaker bit.ly/3XbGCTI
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The Diagnosis That Changed Everything—But Not How You Think
When Phoebe was 18 months old, our family left a series of appointments armed with new labels—autism, ADHD, intractable epilepsy—but few answers (Ruttenberg, 2025). While people spoke kindly, the…
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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 multimodalforum.org
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
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.
Groningen at night. Lights and reflections in a window.Dachshund on a lead.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
For those who might be interested: Call for Challenge-led, interdisciplinary projects. UCL GrandChallenges @ucl.ac.uk #AcademicSky #research www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
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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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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
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.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Back from London the woods are more fabulous than ever.
White flowers on moss
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
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
Two dogs in the woods
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
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
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I'm still writing but spring comes anyway with promise and cherry flowers and busy bees and nesting birds.
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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 cgscholar.com/community/co...
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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 #AcademicSky #MultimodalSky #Multimodality #Semiotics
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Link for registration: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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
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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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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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 Register at: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
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
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
In between polishing and proofreading my thesis text I made a cake. I feel quite proud. #phdlife #AcademicSky
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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,…
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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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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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
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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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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Colour ... I like colour
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
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
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Have you registered? It's tomorrow but there's still space to join. It's free and online but requires registration (see link below). This Multimodality Talk is hosted by the Unit of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet @ki.se #multimodality #MedEd #research
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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 #AdacemicSky #Research #MedEd
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Pleased to share our newly published open access article
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
The news is depressing. I take comfort in moments of beauty and continue with my #writing, working to make my #PhD #research at UCL IOE contribute something positive to the world @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk #AcademicSky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Sorry the time is 12 (noon) London time (it's not yet summer/BST)
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Henrika Florén @henrikafloren.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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 via tinyurl.com/msbdjm3m For more information see tinyurl.com/28r8vyhz #multimodality #AcademicSky @ioe.bsky.social
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