Stefan Köngeter

Prof. Stefan Köngeter is a University Professor (W3) of Education at the University of Hamburg, specializing in Social Pedagogy. He leads the Social Pedagogy department within the Faculty of Education. His roles include Co-Leader of the Institute for Social Work at Fachhochschule St. Gallen and former professorships at the University of Trier and Swiss institutions.

Education:

• 2004–2008: PhD (Dr. phil.) in Education Sciences, University of Hildesheim
• 2009–2014: Habilitation in Education Sciences (venia legendi), University of Hildesheim
• 1994–2001: Diploma in Education, University of Tübingen

Research Interests: Köngeter focuses on transnational social work history, migration in youth services, organizational justice, and educational challenges for care leavers. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy, emphasizing participatory practices in foster care and post-mobility perspectives.

Key Projects (2023–2026):

• TANOKJA (Tobacco/Nicotine Prevention in Youth Work)
• StePLife (Residential Child Welfare Life Studies)

Labs/Teams: Leads research groups on German-Jewish social workers in Palestine and relational social theory.