Heike Niemeyer

Heike Niemeyer is a Professor at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences since 2018, specializing in Social Services and Institutions, Social Administration. She is also a member of the Audit Committee and has served as co-owner of the office synergon since 2016, focusing on social research, community development, and inclusion.

• Education:
  • Diplom in Wirtschafts- und Sozialpolitik, Universität Konstanz (1994)
  • PhD in Sozialpolitik, Universität Konstanz (1999)

Research Interests: Her work centers on social inclusion, disability rights, and legislative frameworks (e.g., SGB IX, BTHG), with a focus on participatory planning, person-centered needs assessment, and interdisciplinary early intervention. She investigates structural and financial barriers in social service delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations like children at risk and people with disabilities.

Recent Publications: Her scholarship includes analyses of disability policy implementation (e.g., BTHG), maternal support systems, and comparative studies of social protection across Europe. Key subfields include inclusive policy design, child welfare, and cross-sector collaboration.

Scientific Awards:

• Robert Bosch Foundation Doctoral Fellowship (2000)

Professional Activities: She has led evaluations of disability laws in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate, advised on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and contributed to national reports on social equity. Her consultancy hours are available in room S 207, Mönchengladbach campus.