Maren Oepke

Dr. Maren Oepke is a Researcher at the Institute of Educational Science, University of Zurich, specializing in secondary school education, business education, and vocational training. She holds a PhD in Educational Science from the University of Mannheim (2004) and has over two decades of experience in academia, including roles as a Research Assistant (since 2023), Research Associate (since 2011), and business teacher (2000-2004).

Her research examines:

• Digital learning integration in vocational contexts
• Language and mathematical competencies for study readiness
• Curriculum design for secondary and business education
• Critical thinking development in higher education

Her publications (2013-2025) focus on educational assessment, vocational pedagogy, and competency modeling, with recurring themes in language acquisition, educational policy, and interdisciplinary learning frameworks. She serves on the editorial board of the Swiss Journal of Educational Sciences and contributes to governance projects like 'GoCC'.