Petra Heinle

Petra Heinle serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Kempten University of Applied Sciences, where she contributes to academic programs and student well-being initiatives. Her work is closely affiliated with the Competence Center for Empirical Youth Work and Social Research (Kompetenzzentrum für empirische Jugendarbeits- und Sozialforschung) and the Student Health Management (Studentisches Gesundheitsmanagement) team.

Her research and teaching focus on Social Work—particularly youth work—Health Management, Gerontology, and Empirical Social Research. These interests align with the faculty's bachelor's programs in Social Work (with youth work specialization), Gerontological Care and Therapy, Health Management, and Nursing, as well as the master's program in Management in Social and Health Services. Her empirical approach emphasizes evidence-based practices in social and health services.

Heinle actively participates in Student Health Management initiatives promoting holistic student well-being, including mental health support through 'Mental gesund durchs Studium,' physical fitness via 'STUDIEREN BEWEGT,' healthy nutrition ('IS(S) GUT'), substance use awareness ('UNabhängig'), and inclusive community programs like 'Talk to you' and 'Wie geht's euch eigentlich?'