Jürgen Stremlow

Jürgen Stremlow is a Lecturer and Project Manager at the Lucerne School of Social Work (HSLU). He holds a PhD and licentiate in Sociology from the University of Zurich, along with a diploma in social work. His expertise spans social provision systems, aging policy, and self-help research. Stremlow has led research initiatives such as the Total Revision of Social Institutions Law in the Canton of Schwyz and the Strategy for Aging in Canton Zug. He co-leads interdisciplinary networks like the Central Swiss Health Cluster and the 'Space & Society' thematic cluster. His work emphasizes integrated social planning, governance innovation, and participatory approaches to community aging policies.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Zurich
• Licentiate (MSc equivalent) in Sociology, University of Zurich
• Diploma in Social Work

Research focuses on:

• Social provision frameworks and policy design
• Demographic aging challenges and municipal policy innovation
• Self-help networks in healthcare and social systems
• Management and governance in the social sector

Recent projects include developing aging strategies for municipalities, analyzing disability care needs across Swiss cantons, and evaluating self-help-friendly healthcare institutions. His leadership roles include heading the Department of Research & Development at the Social Affairs Department from 2012–2023 and leading the Institute for Social Management from 2008–2022.

He actively contributes to professional organizations like the Swiss Society for Social Work and serves on Caritas Luzern's executive board.