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Lars Uggerhøj is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aalborg University, Denmark. His work centers on practice research, user perspectives, co-creation, and citizen responsiveness in social services. He leads major international research projects such as RESPONSIVE and CoCoSo, and is actively involved in shaping social work discourse through initiatives like the Aalborg Statement of Practice Research.
Research Interests: His research focuses on enhancing citizen voice in public services, participatory research methods, co-production in social work, and critical incident reflection. He explores how social services can become more responsive to users, particularly across European contexts. His work bridges academic research and practical application in welfare systems.
Scientific Contributions:
- Principal Investigator in 20+ research projects, including EU-funded initiatives.
- Author of 101 publications, including books, journal articles, and reports.
- Coordinator of the FOSO network for research in social work.
- Active contributor to international debates on social work and citizenship.
Advising and Grants: He supervises PhD students and has led large-scale funded projects such as the Erasmus Mundus Master program and Marie Curie ITN PhD Network. His leadership in RESPONSIVE and CoCoSo demonstrates sustained success in securing competitive research funding and mentoring early-career researchers.
Labs and Teams: He leads research teams focused on responsive social services and co-creation, collaborating with institutions across Europe. He is central to the FOSO network, which fosters collaboration among social work researchers.
