Inge Marie Bryderup

Inge Marie Bryderup is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University. Her academic career spans over four decades, with a focus on child welfare, foster care, and social policy in Denmark.

Education:

• cand.scient.soc. (University of Copenhagen)

Research Interests revolve around placement stability for children outside their homes, foster care systems, and the intersection of evidence-based practice with social policy. Her work emphasizes well-being, continuity, and the historical evolution of social pedagogical tasks in Denmark.

Recent Research Trends highlight interdisciplinary engagement with child welfare, placement breakdowns, and policy coherence. Publications include books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and book chapters addressing these themes.

Scientific Awards

• Bærnesagsprisen (2017)

Advising and Grants include PhD supervision and leadership of national research projects such as 'Vidensformer og uddannelser i dansk børneforsorg' (2015–2019) and 'Familiepleje i Danmark' (2015–2017). Her work bridges academic research and practical social work policy.