Ewelina Mania

Dr. Ewelina Mania is a Junior Research Group Leader at the German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) since 2023, focusing on participant recruitment in adult and continuing education within multi-level systems. She has held lecturing positions at Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg and the University of Koblenz-Landau since 2011 and has been a research associate at DIE since 2009.

Education:

• Doctorate in Education (Dr. Phil.), University of Koblenz-Landau (2018)
• Qualified Teacher, University of Koblenz-Landau (2010)
• Studies in Education, University of Koblenz-Landau (2005–2010)

Her research prioritizes financial literacy and basic education for educationally disadvantaged groups, incorporating social space orientation to improve program accessibility. She explores how spatial and contextual factors shape educational participation and develops frameworks for curriculum design and competency models.

Her 15 most recent publications analyze participant recruitment strategies, financial literacy programming, longitudinal trends in adult education, and social space theory applications. These works span peer-reviewed journals, anthologies, and policy reports, with a focus on practical tools and theoretical advancements.

Scientific Awards:

• German National Academic Foundation Scholarship (2008–2010)

She contributes to projects like EIBE (consulting and qualification concepts for adult literacy) and serves on advisory boards such as the NetzWege project. Her work bridges adult education theory with real-world applications, emphasizing equity and systemic coordination.