Bastian Oechsle

Bastian Oechsle is a Lecturer and Research Associate at the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), focusing on Social Work education, program coordination, and applied research. He holds a Master's in Social Work, Social Policy & Management from MCI and a Bachelor's in Social Work from Ravensburg University of Applied Sciences. His roles include coordinating the Bachelor's Program in Social Work and teaching courses like 'Childhood/Youth/Family II' and 'The Bicycle as an Empowerment Tool.'

Research interests span child welfare systems, social policy implementation, and the impact of crises (e.g., pandemic measures) on education and vulnerable populations. Recent projects include evaluating Upper Bavaria's Diversity Department and analyzing the 2020 amendment to Tyrol's Child Education Act.

He actively contributes to social work education through curriculum development and supervising bachelor's theses addressing topics like foster care, mental health in families, and juvenile justice. Beyond academia, he led the 'Bikerei' community bicycle workshop in Innsbruck from 2013 to 2021, promoting empowerment through accessible tools.

His publications and presentations address systemic challenges in child welfare and social work practice, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Current projects focus on diversifying social work education and addressing emerging youth challenges in digital and post-pandemic contexts.