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International activities at the IFS
The connection to the international scientific community is of great strategic importance for the IFS. Thus, the IFS is anchored in top national and international research. Furthermore, scientists regularly publish their research results in English-language journals or present them at international conferences. In addition, the institute regularly hosts visiting scholars; on the one hand, staff members spend research stays abroad, and on the other hand, guest lecturers from abroad come to the institute for research stays, project exchanges or guest lectures. Finally, the area of teaching at the institute is also characterized by its international orientation, as there are, for example, teaching concepts for the implementation of intercultural education in teacher training.
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IFS at IRC 2025: Focus on education for a sustainable future
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The IFS was represented at this year's IEA International Research Conference (IRC), which took place in Rome from 25 to 27 June 2025 under the theme ‘Researching Education for Sustainable Futures’. IFS researchers presented current research findings in two exciting contributions.
Dr. Ulrich Ludewig presented the paper ‘Reading Literacy Decline in European Countries: Disentangling School Closures and Changes in Out-of-School Learning Conditions’ at the symposium on pandemic-related changes in education.
Dr. Ruben Kleinkorres was represented with the contribution ‘Are Printed Books Still a Valid Proxy for Socio-Economic Status?’ in a session on the home learning environment.
The IRC provided a valuable platform for international exchange on sustainable educational research. We would like to thank you for the enriching discussions and are pleased about the many impulses and co-operations that emerged from the conference.