Ursula Naue

MMag. DDr. Ursula Naue is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Vienna’s Institute of Political Science, located within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She serves as ERASMUS Coordinator and Mobility Coordinator, overseeing international academic mobility programs. Her professional roles include membership in the Vienna Monitoring Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Advisory Group for Austria’s National Action Plan on Disability (2012-2021). Since 2021, she has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Upper Austrian College of Teacher Education.

Naue holds interdisciplinary training in Prehistoric Archaeology, Ethnology, and later Political Science and Journalism from the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on disability policy, aging policy, participation research, inclusion mechanisms, and human rights implementation. She coordinates Austria’s collaboration with the European Disability Expertise (EDE) under the European Commission’s Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion Directorate.

Her scholarly contributions span over two decades, addressing topics such as dementia governance, DNA testing in migration policies, and political participation of disabled individuals. She maintains an active online presence via her homepage and regularly teaches through the University’s course directory (u:find). Currently, her office is located at Universitätsstraße 7, room D 220, Vienna.

Naue’s work emphasizes bridging policy and practice in disability and aging sectors, with a focus on participatory frameworks and evidence-based governance. While no specific awards are listed, her sustained engagement in policy advisory roles underscores her professional impact.