Prof.in Dr.in Barbara Rink
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- International Faculty Coordinator Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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- International Faculty Coordinator (since 2020)
- Practical Reflection (Module Coordinator)
- Member of the Faculty Council (2020–2023)
- Practicum Coordinator (2020–April 2022)
Position as International Faculty Coordinator
Prof. Rink serves as the primary point of contact regarding the internationalization of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In particular, she provides academic advising to students who wish to study abroad, addressing questions regarding course offerings at foreign universities, the coordination of the “Learning Agreement,” and the recognition of academic credits earned abroad. She also serves as the contact person for partner universities and is responsible for developing new cooperative relationships.
Since October 1, 2019: Professor of Social Space Orientation and Concepts of Social Work, Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social Work Program
Professional Career
July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2020 Local Education Manager, City of Munich, Department of Education and Sports (RBS), Pedagogical Institute, Neighborhood Education Unit, BildungsLokal Berg am Laim/Ramersdorf, Urban Development through Educational Development
October 15, 2014 – September 30, 2019 Research Associate at the German Youth Institute (DJI), Research Focus: Transitions in Adolescence
August 1, 2013 – October 14, 2014 and June 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 Research Associate at the DJI, Division of Scientific Research under the Executive Board (WRbV), (parental leave replacement), Office of International Relations
August 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013 Research Associate at the DJI, Department of Youth and Youth Services, Policy Evaluation in Youth Services: “Scientific Monitoring of the Implementation of the EU Youth Strategy in Germany”
September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2010 Research Associate at the DJI, Migration, Integration, and Interethnic Relations Research Group.
Applied social science research – non-formal education: “Intercultural Competence through International Children’s Encounters (Preliminary Study and Main Study)”
Oct. 2004 – Jan. 2006 Freelance employee at the Walberberg
Youth Academy; non-formal education work, with a focus on: extracurricular youth education with disadvantaged young people, career guidance, and job application training
September 1, 2002 – August 31, 2004 Educational Specialist/Youth Education Coordinator, Europa-Haus Marienberg; non-formal (European) political education
Academic Background
Studied Educational Sciences in Germany and France; pursued advanced studies in Sociology in France
Responsibility for the following courses:
- Applied Social Research
- Social Space Orientation
- Participation and Empowerment
- Reflection on and Support for Professional Practice
Special Courses:
- German-French Exchange of Professionals from Practice and Academia: Youth (Work), Public Space, and Urban Society in Germany and France / Youth in Public Space and Urban Society—Role, Support Through Public Policy, and Citizen Participation,
Course: Advanced: "Family and Youth Services, Youth Social Work," August 12, 2022, through October 12, 2022, Augsburg
Research Focuses:
- Social Space and Lifeworld Research
- Youth research
- Municipal Education Management
Current Projects
- Since October 2023: Academic support for the establishment and further
development of the “Lechhausen Education Center,” Augsburg.
Funding: City of Augsburg, Department of Education and Migration
(in collaboration with Prof. Dr. N. Klinkhammer) - Since January 2023:
HSA_sustaIN: Project for the internationalization of the
Social Work degree program (focus: partner setup), funding program: DAAD (HAW. International)
(in collaboration with Prof. Dr. N. Klinkhammer and Moritz Muth (International Office))
Service-Learning Projects
Transfer projects with partners from the field of social work and public institutions:
Municipal Areas (Neighborhoods / Communities) VI through I
1) Local Communities (VI): “Shaping Augsburg from the Perspective of Young People—Participation and Advocacy—‘Get Involved—Youth Forum 2023’.” The Second Augsburg Youth Forum (Winter Semester 23/24, transfer project, module: Family and Youth Welfare, advanced level)
2) Local communities (V): “Shaping Augsburg from the Perspective of Young People—Participation and Advocacy—‘Get Involved—Youth Forum 2022’.” - First Augsburg Youth Forum (Winter Semester 22/23: Module: Field of Action 2 – Youth Work). This forum could not have taken place without the involvement of Augsburg University of Applied Sciences and its students, who were responsible for its design.
3) Municipal Spaces IV: Exploring Lechhausen as a social space for young people, identifying resources and needs in the social and educational sectors. Subproject II: Social space-based social work with young people. (Summer semester 22: Participation & Empowerment)
4) Community Spaces (III): Researching the social space of Lechhausen (Augsburg) for young people; identifying resources and needs in the social and educational sectors. Subproject I: Research (Winter Semester 21/22: Applied Social Research & Summer Semester 22: Participation & Empowerment)
5) Community Spaces (II): Research and design from the perspective of young people. Subproject II: Social Space-Based Social Work / Social Work and Urban Development with Young People (Summer Semester 21: Participation & Empowerment)
6) Exploring and Shaping Urban Spaces (I): from the perspective of young people. Subproject I: Your Free Time – Your City – Get Involved! Jakobervorstadt Nord and Surrounding Area (Social City Context) – Research. (Winter Semester 20/21: Applied Social Research & Summer Semester 22: Participation & Empowerment)
Transfer projects with partners from the field of social work and public institutions:
Municipal Areas (Neighborhoods / Communities) VI through I
1) Community Areas (VI): “Shaping Augsburg from the Perspective of Young People—Participation and Advocacy—‘Get Involved—Youth Forum 2023’.” The Second Augsburg Youth Forum (Winter Semester 23/24, transfer project, module: Family and Youth Services, advanced course)
2) Local communities (V): “Shaping Augsburg from the Perspective of Young People—Participation and Advocacy—‘Get Involved—Youth Forum 2022’.” - First Augsburg Youth Forum (Winter Semester 22/23: Module: Field of Action 2 – Youth Work). This forum could not have taken place without the involvement of Augsburg University of Applied Sciences and its students, who were responsible for its design.
3) Municipal Spaces IV: Exploring Lechhausen as a social space for young people, identifying resources and needs in the social and educational sectors. Subproject II: Social space-based social work with young people. (Summer semester 22: Participation & Empowerment)
4) Community Spaces (III): Researching the social space of Lechhausen (Augsburg) for young people; identifying resources and needs in the social and educational sectors. Subproject I: Research (Winter Semester 21/22: Applied Social Research & Summer Semester 22: Participation & Empowerment)
5) Community Spaces (II): Research and design from the perspective of young people. Subproject II: Social Space-Based Social Work / Social Work and Urban Development with Young People (Summer Semester 21: Participation & Empowerment)
6) Exploring and Shaping Urban Spaces (I): From the Perspective of Young People. Subproject I: Your Free Time—Your City—Get Involved! Jakobervorstadt Nord and Surrounding Area (Social City Context)—Research. (Winter Semester 20/21: Applied Social Research & Summer Semester 22: Participation & Empowerment)