Stine Jac­ob­sen

Stine Jacobsen is an interdisciplinary researcher and HR professional with a PhD in Social Sciences and Work Life Studies. She coordinates the Global People Management BA course at CBS, integrating global leadership, international HRM, and intercultural practices within the Nordic Nine framework. Her teaching combines theory with critical reflection and practical relevance. She specializes in organizational studies, leadership, diversity, and sustainable work life, and promotes inclusive, collaborative learning environments that support academic depth and real-world application.

Professional and/or academic experience

Stine has led and contributed to a range of interdisciplinary research projects focused on working life, motivation, well-being, and educational support. These projects span national and international collaborations and have contributed to the development of new methods and insights in HRM, organizational development, leadership & management, and education studies:

SPESUP – Special Educational Support Meets Thesis Supervision (2023–present). An internal research project at Aarhus University, where Stine serves as Principal Investigator. The project explores the intersection between special educational support and thesis supervision, in collaboration with psychologist Rudolf Kjeldsen, HR7, and educational advisor Dorthe Friis Pedersen, KU.

Working Life Conditions for Parents of Young Children (2011–2015). PhD project conducted at the National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA) and Aarhus University. The study examined how Danish families organize work and family life, focusing on well-being, demands, and maneuvering in modern working life. Funded by the Danish Working Environment Research Fund.

Staying on Track (2019). An education science project at Aarhus University, funded by the Velux Foundation. The project investigated dropout rates among youth in education, applying self-determination theory to analyze motivation and decision-making processes.

WESP – Well-being, Productivity, and Self-management (2008–2012). A collaborative project between CBS, NFA, and DTU Management. The research explored the relationship between self-leadership, productivity, and well-being in contemporary work environments. Funded by the Danish Working Environment Research Fund.

HRM, Work Environment, and Welfare Intersection (2009–2010). A joint project between CBS, SFI, and NFA. It analyzed the intersection of HRM, occupational health, and welfare, contributing to integrated organizational strategies. Funded by the Danish Working Environment Research Fund.

Selected Publications: 

Jacobsen, S., & Kjeldsen, R. (2025). Leading neurodiversity in organizations. Nyt fra Samfundsvidenskaberne. (In preparation)

Jacobsen, S., Bramming, P., & Mathieu, C. (2025). Moving through mood boards of modern working life: Scenes of drab everyday life and parenthood becomings. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal. (In review)

Jacobsen, S., Bramming, P., & Mathieu, C. (2024). Moodboarding scenes of parenthood and modern working life. Paper presented at NWLC2024, Roskilde University.

Jacobsen, S. (2022). The aesthetic becoming of modern working life (Doctoral dissertation). Aarhus University.

Jacobsen, S., Holt, H., Bramming, P., & Larsen, H. H. (2013). Quality of modern Nordic working life. Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies, 3(3), 47–80.

 

Research Networks and Collaborations: 

Stine is actively engaged in international research communities focused on education, affect theory, and working life studies:

‘Future Technology, Culture, and Learning Processes’ – Aarhus University (2024–present)

‘Nordic Network of Working Life Researchers’ – Gothenburg, Lund, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo (2022–present)

‘PAFF – Pedagogics' Actual and Former Futures’ – Aarhus University (2022–2025)

‘SSA – Society for the Study of Affect’ – Millersville University, USA (2021–present) 

'ReForm – Motivation in Education’ – Aarhus University (2019–2022)

‘LOA – Leadership, Organization, and Working Life’ – NFA (2009–2012) 

 

Selected Conference Presentations: 

Stine regularly presents her research at international conferences and contributes to public discourse on working life, education, and diversity:

Nordic Working Life at a Crossroad? – NWLC2024, Roskilde University (2024) 

Neurodiversity Support in Higher Education – University of Copenhagen (2024) 

Platformisation of Work – Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki (2023)

Work and Welfare in the Digital Age – Lund University (2023)

Career Guidance for Inclusive Society – IAEVG Conference, Bratislava (2019)

International Self-Determination Theory Conference – 7th International Conference on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Amsterdam (2019)

Social Sciences – 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, Hawaii (2014)

Putting Theory to Work – Summer Institute in Qualitative Research, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester (2013)

Changes and Challenges in a Globalizing World – CWFC, University of Sydney (2013) 

 

Selected Certifications and Endorsements: 

‘People Test Logic (PTL)’ – People Test Systems A/S (2023) 

‘People Test Person (PTP)’ – People Test Systems A/S (2023) 

'Reviewer – ‘Gender, Work & Organization’ and ‘Organization’ (2023–present).

Special issue board member – Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies (2023-present).

 

Pedagogical experience/method skills/supervision

Stine has extensive teaching experience at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, focusing on organizational theory, leadership, HRM, and diversity. Her pedagogical approach is interdisciplinary and practice-oriented, drawing on critical and inclusive methods. Stine supervises in the fields of organizational theory, leadership, HRM, diversity and inclusion, and psychosocial well-being. She is currently enrolled in the Teach&Learn course ‘Supervision of Master's Thesis’ to qualify for master's thesis supervision, in accordance with departmental requirements. 

Stine has completed a wide range of courses to enhance her teaching and research practice, with recent emphasis on AI in education. 

•    AI in Education – Aarhus University (2024–2025) 
•    AI/Chatbots in the Classroom – Aarhus University (2024) 
•    Clippy or Terminator – ChatGPT and LLMs – Aarhus University (2023) 
•    Deleuze and Poststructuralist Methods – Stockholm University (2014) 
•    Intersectionality – Gender & Diversity – Oslo Metropolitan University (2013) 
•    Academic Writing Coaching – Natalie Reid, USA (2011–2013).