Susanne Henning

Dr. Susanne Henning is a researcher in the Department of Art Education and Art Mediation at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, University of Bielefeld. She has held academic and research positions at multiple institutions including the University of Paderborn, University of Siegen, Art Academy Düsseldorf, and served as an acting professor at the University of Giessen. Her role includes module leadership for several art education courses and active participation in academic governance as an additional board member in subject didactics and a member of the Commission for the Promotion of Young Scientists.

• Studies in Architecture-Building Construction, Lippe University of Applied Sciences (1987–1992)
• Studies in Art, German, and Physics (teaching qualification GHRGe), University of Paderborn (2006–2011)
• Doctorate completed at the University of Siegen and UdK Berlin (2019, summa cum laude)

Her research centers on interdisciplinary relationships between fine and applied arts, exploring their historical and educational dimensions. She investigates the role of art education in sustainable development, inclusive potentials of material- and process-oriented artistic practices, and how post-digital contexts reshape perceptions of body, space, and time in artistic learning environments. Her work bridges art practice, pedagogy, and theoretical inquiry, emphasizing experiential and inclusive learning models.

While no recent publications are listed, her research profile suggests a strong engagement with contemporary art education theory and practice, particularly in interdisciplinary and sustainability-focused contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed

Dr. Henning has supervised and led multiple teaching modules, including Basics of Aesthetic Education, Basics of Artistic Practice, Didactics project modules, and Preparation and Reflection of the Practical Semester. She has not received mentions of external grants or funded research projects in the provided text.

She is involved in institutional academic development through her roles in curriculum design and young scientist promotion. Her work contributes to the integration of artistic practice and educational theory within higher education and teacher training frameworks.