Bettina Heinrich

Prof. Bettina Heinrich is a Professor at Evangelical University Ludwigsburg since 2014, specializing in Social Work, Cultural Work, and related fields. Her teaching encompasses Theories of Social Work, Politics and Social Work, and Cultural Work across multiple Bachelor's and Master's programs including Social Work, International Social Work, and Inclusive Pedagogy & Special Education. She maintains an office in Building C, Room 1.06 at the Ludwigsburg campus with contact information publicly listed.

Her educational background includes:

• 1988: Diploma in Pedagogy from the University of Tübingen

Prof. Heinrich's research explores the intersection of Social Work and Cultural Work, with particular emphasis on gender studies, diversity, participation, and urban development. Her work investigates how cultural spaces can foster inclusion, especially for girls and young women, and examines the political dimensions of social work within European contexts. She analyzes how cultural education can create resonant spaces in what she describes as 'resonance-poor times,' addressing contemporary societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge social work theory and cultural practice. Her research consistently highlights the importance of creating gender-specific spaces and addressing diversity complexities through intersectional frameworks.

Her publication history reveals a clear trajectory from urban cultural policy to increasingly focused work on gender, participation, and cultural education. Recent articles show deepening engagement with creating inclusive spaces for marginalized groups, particularly girls, while maintaining connections to broader social work theory. Her work spans both theoretical explorations and practical applications within German and European contexts, demonstrating how cultural work serves as a bridge between social work theory and community practice. The consistent themes across her publications include diversity, inclusion, resonance, and the creation of meaningful social spaces.

Prof. Heinrich has held significant leadership positions throughout her career:

• 1988-1991: Research group on cultural history and material culture, participant in the consulting firm FOKUS
• 1992-1995: Foundation for Cultural Further Education and Cultural Consulting, Berlin - Scientific staff member and head of Information/Documentation department
• 1995-2000: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam - Head of Scientific Further Education (1995-1998), Coordinating Head of Rectorate's Staff Units (1998-2000)
• 2000-2007: German Association of Cities - Cultural Policy Advisor in Berlin (2000-2003), Advisor at European Office in Brussels (2003-2004), Cultural and Educational Policy Advisor in Berlin and Cologne (2004-2007)
• 2007-2009: Governing Mayor of Berlin, Chancellery - Head of Department for Fundamental Issues and Deputy Head of Cultural Affairs Department
• 2010-2014: Stiftung wannseeFORUM, Berlin - Director

She has served as a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Reutlingen and Potsdam since 1990 and as an expert/consultant for the European Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture (EACEA) for the Culture Program 2007-2013. Prof. Heinrich regularly presents at national and international conferences and institutions including Centro Cultural ITAU (São Paulo/Brazil), Goethe-Institute, EUROCITIES, German UNESCO Commission, Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (IfA), and German Society of the United Nations.