Ute Karl

Prof. Dr. Ute Karl is a Professor for Cultural, International, and Political Dimensions of Social Work at Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg. She serves as Program Director for the M.A. in Social Work, Promotionsbeauftragte (Doctoral Affairs Coordinator), and co-leader of the E(H)Laboriert project. Her research focuses on migration, aging, qualitative methods, and social work theory.

• Current Roles: Chairholder, Program Director, Project Co-leader
• Research Areas: Migration, Aging, Social Policy, Qualitative Methods

Her work examines transitions in social work contexts, particularly through publications on topics like care arrangements, care leaver experiences, and migrant aging preferences. She has contributed to international research collaborations and policy analyses.

Recent publications highlight trends in social gerontology and care systems, often involving cross-national studies of Luxembourgish populations. Her methodological expertise lies in qualitative research.

She actively participates in institutional governance as a member of the Senate and Ethics Committee, and coordinates international student mobility programs through the E(H)Laboriert project.