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Martin Lücke is a Professor of History Didactics at the Department of History and Cultural Studies at Free University of Berlin. Since 2023, he has held the position of Universitätsprofessor (W3) for History Didactics, having previously served as a W2 professor from 2010-2023. From 2019-2024, he led the Margherita-von-Brentano Center for Gender Studies at FU Berlin. His office is located at Koserstr. 20, Room A.343, 14195 Berlin.
Lücke completed his doctorate on the history of male prostitution at Bielefeld University (2004-2007) following his teacher training studies in History and German at the same institution (1994-2002). His academic journey includes teaching history and German at Hans-Carossa-Gymnasium in Berlin (2007-2009) and working as a research assistant in History Didactics at Leipzig University (2006-2007).
- Empirical History Culture Research and Public History
- Queer History / Gender and Sexuality History
- Antisemitism and Historical Learning
Lücke's publication trends reveal a strong focus on the intersection of history education with contemporary social issues, particularly gender, sexuality, and diversity. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical applications in educational settings, demonstrating how historical consciousness shapes and is shaped by contemporary social dynamics. Recent publications show an increasing emphasis on digital history, emotional dimensions of historical learning, and the role of public spaces in historical memory.
- Central Teaching Award of FU Berlin 'international and research-oriented' (2014)
- Hedwig-Hintze-Price of the Association of Historians of Germany (2008)
- agpro Science Award (2008)
- Doctoral Scholarship from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (2004-2006)
Lücke has secured significant research funding including BMBF and DFG grants for projects on DDR media heritage, queer histories in German-speaking Europe, and the relationship between law, gender, and collectivity. His supervisory role extends to numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers working on diverse topics within history education. He serves as Trustee Professor for the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and has been involved with the Berlin jury of the Federal President's History Competition since 2013.
Lücke leads the 'Queer History Lab' as part of the FU-verbund project 'K2Teach – Know how to teach' and coordinates the DFG research network 'Queere Zeitgeschichten im deutschsprachigen Europa.' His work frequently involves collaboration with museums, memorials, and educational institutions to develop inclusive historical narratives and teaching materials that address diverse perspectives in history.
