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 presented a wide range of research findings at the EARLI 2025 conference
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The IFS was represented at the 2025 conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), which took place from 25 to 29 August in Graz, Austria, and presented numerous research contributions in lectures and symposia. Under the theme ‘Realising Potentials through Education: Shaping the Minds and Brains for the Future,’ the conference provided a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and insights.
Topics included a digital vocabulary intervention and the influence of Spanish definitions on English language learning. In addition, the different needs of students were discussed and motivating moments in the classroom were highlighted. The creation of didactically sensitive tasks was also considered, as was the investigation of motivational factors among students.
The conference not only provided a space for exciting presentations, but also for valuable discussions and exchanges with colleagues from all over the world. The IFS is delighted with the inspiring insights and the opportunity to gain new impetus for research!