Stephan Maykus

Prof. Dr. Stephan Maykus is a Professor of Methods and Concepts of Social Work at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. His research focuses on municipal social pedagogy, emphasizing the role of local communities in fostering democratic participation and social inclusion. He holds a habilitation in Educational Science (2012) and previously served as a private lecturer at Hamburg University.

• Education:
  • 2012: Habilitation in Educational Science, University of Hamburg
  • 2001: PhD in Educational Science, University of Greifswald
  • 1998: Diplom in Social Pedagogy, University of Lüneburg

His theoretical work centers on 'Kommunale Sozialpädagogik' (Municipal Social Pedagogy), exploring how local institutions can activate solidarity and democratic engagement. Key projects include founding the Zentrum für kommunale Sozialpädagogik (zekos) in 2020 to promote youth participation in urban contexts.

Teaching: Leads the Master's program 'Social Work: Local Design of Social Inclusion,' covering topics like municipal social work, participatory methods, and urban youth education.

Professional Roles:

• Chair of the MA program 'Social Work: Local Design of Social Inclusion'
• Editorial roles in journals like 'Enzyklopädie Erziehungswissenschaft' and 'Beirat neue praxis'
• Member of professional associations including DGfE, FICE, and VHW