Personal profile
Research areas
I am a PhD fellow at the STEM Education Research Center – FNUG, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA), University of Southern Denmark. My research explores the conceptual and societal dimensions of science and STEM education, with a focus on bridging stakeholder perspectives across these fields. I hold an MA in Philosophy of Education from University College London and a BA in Political Science from Vilnius University.
I have previously worked in an educational NGO Centre for School Improvement, supporting teachers, schools, and policy in educational innovation. I have contributed to and consulted projects related to educational leadership, citizenship education, and digital innovation in schools.
Education/Academic qualification
Philosophy of Education, MA, UCL Institute of Education
Political Science, Bachelor, Vilnius University
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Curriculum-Based Professional Orientation as Bildung
Characiejiene, G., Balslev, G. M. & Zhou, C., 2026, (Accepted/In press) NERA 2026.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Digital Bildung in Action: Co-Creativity and Participatory Learning in University STEM Education
Zhou, C., Petrovych, S. & Characiejiene, G., 2026, (In preparation) Cultivating Didactic Spaces with Bildung Theories and Cross-Curricular Approaches in Educational Practice. Hilli, C. & Mård, N. (eds.). Vernon PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Fostering Citizenship Education through Integrated STEM
Characiejiene, G., Zhou, C., Svabo, C., Larsen, D. M. & Svendsen, M. W. H., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Education, Innovation and Collaboration in an Era of Change: Educational Development through Equity, Co-responsibility and Democracy. Ribers, B., Balslev, G. M., Raae, P. H. & Jensen, C. R. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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INTEGRATED VOCATIONAL STEM SKILLS IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION – A FRAMEWORK APPROACH
Larsen, M. V. W., Wulff, M. H., Characiejiene, G., Balslev, G. M. & Nielsen, J., 30. Mar 2026, INTED2026 Proceedings: 20th International Technology, Education and Development Conference Valencia, Spain. 2-4 March, 2026.. IATED Academy, 1081Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Communication
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‘Ah!- HaHa! - Aha!’: Fostering Creative Climate and Courage for Digital Bildung in University STEM Education
Zhou, C., Petrovych, S. & Characiejiene, G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) NERA 2026 Conference.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Inspirationsbesøg
Balslev, G. M. (Participant) & Characiejiene, G. (Participant)
20. May 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses or seminars
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Workshop on Research-Practice Partnerships
Characiejiene, G. (Participant)
May 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses or seminars
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Interdisciplinary Collaborative Innovation in Higher STEM Education
Balslev, G. M. (Speaker), Characiejiene, G. (Co-author) & Svabo, C. (Co-author)
2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Projects
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STEPS: STEPS – Cross-border STEM Education in Complex Times
Svabo, C. (PI), Balslev, G. M. (Co-PI), Zhou, C. (Project participant), Characiejiene, G. (PhD Research Fellow) & Tokerød, M. R. (Coordinator)
01/04/2025 → 03/01/2028
Project: Research
Teaching & Supervision
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PhD Supervision – Principal Supervisor
Balslev, G. M., Zhou, C. & Characiejiene, G. 01/09/2025 → 01/06/2028
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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NAT818: Project management in science
Balslev, G. M., Raae, P. H. & Characiejiene, G. 02/02/2026 → 30/06/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching