Hannah Nitschmann

Dr. Hannah Nitschmann is an Academic Councillor at the Chair of Education for Physical and Complex Disabilities, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Würzburg. Since May 2023, she has held this position while currently on maternity leave.

Education:

• Doctoral studies in Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cologne (2016–2023)
• Second State Examination for Teaching Special Education (2015)
• First State Examination for Teaching Special Education (2013)
• Studied Special Education at the University of Cologne and University of Groningen (2008–2013)

Research Focus:
Her research integrates theories of recognition with inclusive education, emphasizing body sociology and the corporeality of difference in classroom interactions. She explores how physical and social differences are negotiated in educational settings, aiming to develop inclusive didactics and pedagogical practices.

She has contributed to major projects such as KuBIn – Cultural Education and Inclusion and Inklunet – Information Platform for Inclusion, both funded by the BMBF and conducted at the University of Cologne. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, combining empirical research with theoretical frameworks from sociology, pedagogy, and disability studies.

Scientific Contributions:
Her 2024 monograph Inclusion and Recognition published by Klinkhardt Verlag, and her numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, reflect her commitment to advancing inclusive education theory and practice. She is also active in academic networks including the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE) and the German Interdisciplinary Society for the Promotion of Research on People with Intellectual Disabilities (DIFGB).

Memberships & Networks:

• DGfE – German Society for Educational Science
• Action Alliance for Participation Research
• DIFGB – German Interdisciplinary Society for the Promotion of Research on People with Intellectual Disabilities
• Network Motherhood & Science

Labs & Teams:
She is affiliated with the Chair of Education for Physical and Complex Disabilities at the University of Würzburg, contributing to both teaching and research in inclusive special education.