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Katrin Späte is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Department of Sociology. She holds a doctorate from the University of Münster (2002-2004) and has held interim professorships at Paderborn University (W2, 2014-2015) and Giessen University (W3, 2012). Her research focuses on General Sociology, Gender Studies, and Education Policy, with emphasis on ethnic minority teachers, school systems in Germany, and sociological theory in civic education.
She has been a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin at the Institute for Sociology since 2004 and currently serves as a Sociologist at the University of Münster. Her teaching includes modules on educational governance, migration conflicts, and sociological theory, spanning from 2010 to 2025. Notable external roles include co-editing the Sozialwissenschaften und Berufspraxis series and leadership in professional sociology associations.
Her research publications (15 most recent listed) address topics like state transformation, refugee integration, gender theory applications, and digital organizational adaptation. Awards include the 2008 Prize for the Advancement of Women from the University of Münster Rectorate.
Späte’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing sociological contributions to education policy and civic engagement. She actively contributes to professional sociology networks and pedagogical innovation.
