Ramona Uhl

Ramona Uhl serves as a Professor at the University of Teacher Education Upper Austria (PH OÖ) within the Institute of Vocational Education, focusing on vocational training professionalism, simulation gaming, and gifted education in dual systems. Her work integrates practical industry applications with academic research through international collaborations and innovative teaching methodologies.

Educational Background:

• Dissertation: Universität Innsbruck ("Professionalität in der Berufsbildung - Planspiel als Tool zur Entwicklung von Professionalität nach dem EPIK-Model")
• Master of Business Administration (2011)
• Studies: Educational Sciences, Psychology, and Pedagogy
• Certifications: Accredited Trainer (SystemCert), Learning Style Consultant (Prashnig), Anxiety/Panic Therapist (EFT)

Research Focus: Dr. Uhl pioneers talent development in vocational contexts through simulation-based learning, emphasizing practical intelligence and emotional well-being. Her EPIK model bridges theoretical knowledge with workplace implementation, particularly in banking, paper industry, and dual education systems. She advocates for anxiety-reduced learning environments using techniques like Emotional Freedom Therapy.

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent works (2005-2020) reveal consistent exploration of vocational professionalism through simulation gaming, gifted education frameworks, and international benchmarking. Key themes include competence development in teacher training, diversity in vocational education, and business game applications for decision-making skills.

Projects & Collaborations:

• SKILL: Competence development in vocational teacher training
• Benchmarking Project: "Quicker steps into working life" (Austria, Finland, Luxembourg, UK, Germany)
• EPIK: International professionalism development framework
• Global Partners: University Haaga Helia (Helsinki), Akdeniz University (Antalya), University of Algarve (Faro), Stuttgart Cooperative State University

Professional Activities: Extensive consulting for corporate/non-profit organizations, seminar leadership in school development, and international conference presentations across Europe since 2006. Her "dienstzugeteilte" status reflects part-time faculty engagement alongside industry roles.