M.M. (Melina) Aarnikoivu, Dr

The Graduate School of Science and Engineering (January 2026-)

• Scientific Writing: Basics
• Scientific Writing: Intermediate
• Writing the Introductory Essay
• Developing Good Writing Habits
• Spoken English Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Mastering your PhD

The Language Centre, University of Groningen (Autumn 2023):

• Academic English for IB
• Legal and academic English
• Publishing for PhD
• Presentation Skills
• General English (ENG4)

School of Advanced Studies, University of Tyumen (2020-21):

Teaching and design:

• Academic Writing and Academic Writing 2
• Public Speaking
• Thinking on Paper
• Language & Society
• English Oracy Skills

Additionally, I've facilitated several workshops on academic writing, publishing, and qualitative research for multidisciplinary audiences in several universities around the world.

My favourite teaching-related memory:

In Fall 2021, I taught a class called "Memes & language" in my "Language & Society" course. I don't think I've ever had so much fun in a classroom, laughing and learning together with the students!