Elisabeth Meilhammer

Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Meilhammer is a faculty member at the University of Augsburg, specializing in Adult and Continuing Education. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational practices, focusing on democratic principles, intercultural dialogue, and lifelong learning frameworks.

• Chair of Examination Board, Master's program 'Educational Science – Focus on Heterogeneity in Education'
• Chair of Management Board, Center for Continuing Education and Knowledge Transfer (ZWW)
• Founding member, Center for Interdisciplinary Health Research (ZIG)

Meilhammer's research emphasizes the historical evolution of adult education, particularly in post-conflict contexts like post-WWII Germany. She explores educational resilience, citizenship training, and the role of Volkshochschulen (adult education centers) in democratic societies.

Her recent publications analyze educational trends including:

• Post-war reconstruction of educational institutions
• Intercultural dialogue mechanisms
• Modernization of Volkshochschulen
• Pop-up education formats
• Adult learning in the rail sector
• Democratic education frameworks

Meilhammer contributes to editorial boards of journals like Education and Upbringing. She leads projects such as FEvEHH (Formative Evaluation of Ellinor-Holland-Haus) and rail sector training analysis, demonstrating commitment to applied educational research.

Her work addresses educational justice, historical memory in adult learning, and the intersection of education with societal challenges like antisemitism and migration. She actively participates in networks such as the Bavarian Science Forum and the European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA).