Theories of practice (in social sciences and humanities). Further development of the concept of practical activity: the tactics, politics, morals, and subjects of work.

Forms of work, especially academic work at universities, and developmental work in different workplaces and occupations.

Higher education research, especially (critical) studies in management education. Autonomous (non-managerial) approaches to educational development; practically relevant and inquiry-based, academically cultivating programs, courses (events) and learning practices; ways of supporting doctoral students and early-career academics in learning (and shaping) academic practice.