Prof. Christine Dullnig-Pichler, Ph.D., BA, MA
Head of: Joint Master’s Program in Active Aging and Age-Friendly Society (EMMA) and the IARA Department ISAC – Intergenerational Solidarity, Activity, and Civil Society; Professor of Sociology of Disability and Diversity Studies; Faculty: Health Sciences and Social Work
An age-friendly society creates conditions that promote social participation, solidarity between generations, and quality of life at all stages of life.
Brief Description
FH-Prof. Dr. Christine Dullnig-Pichler, Bakk. MA, is a sociologist and directs the Joint Master’s Program in Active Aging and Age-Friendly Society at CU. She also heads the Department of Intergenerational Solidarity, Activity, and Civil Society (ISAC) at the Institute for Applied Research on Ageing (IARA). In her research and teaching, she focuses on the societal challenges of demographic change, intergenerational relationships, and the promotion of active participation and social inclusion across the lifespan. By combining scientific research, international collaboration, and practice-oriented teaching, she contributes to the development of innovative concepts for an age-friendly society.
Professional Expertise
- Active and Healthy Aging
- Intergenerational Solidarity and Social Participation
- Age-Friendly Societies and Communities
- Demographic Change and Social Innovation
- Civic Engagement and Inclusion
Curriculum & Focus
- Teaching scientific fundamentals and practice-oriented approaches for shaping age-friendly societies
- Interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and international perspectives on aging, health, and social participation