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Maja Lis Lundemark Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Aalborg University, Denmark. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work and serves as Chair of the Master's Programme in Social Work, focusing on interdisciplinary education. Her research revolves around practice research, emphasizing service user perspectives as a catalyst for professional learning and systemic change in social work. Key projects include the EU-funded RESPONSIVE initiative, which explores citizen involvement in social services across Europe.
- Education: Ph.D. in Social Work (2005)
- Teaching: Bridges research and practice, particularly in empowering methodologies and co-creation strategies.
- Administrative Roles: Leads the Master's Programme in Social Work, advocating for interdisciplinary training.
Research Interests: Empowerment, participatory research, co-creation, youth at risk, and the integration of service user voices in policy and practice. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to quality education and reduced inequalities.
Publications highlight collaborative frameworks, such as the Aalborg Statement on Practice Research, and analyses of ADHD support systems and poverty dynamics. She has supervised several Ph.D. students and actively engages in international conferences and networks.
Projects: Leads or participates in projects like RESPONSIVE (2023–2026), addressing citizen voice in social services, and 'Unge på kant med uddannelse' (Youth at the Edge of Education), focusing on marginalized youth.
Labs/Teams: Part of the Practice Research and Service User Perspectives group, collaborating with international partners on welfare innovation.
