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News at the IFS

04/24/2026

New article published in Social Psychology of Education

The article examines the number of books at home and its relationship with student achievement.
Porträt von Birgit Heppt neben dem Journalcover "Social Psychology of Education"
04/24/2026

The IFS Lecture Series opens with a talk by Dr. Katherine Reynolds

Dr. Katherine Reynolds (Boston College) discusses findings from TIMSS and TIMSS-L.
Carina Jüschke und Laura Becher vor einem großen Bildschirm, auf dem Dr. Katherine Reynolds zugeschaltet zu sehen ist.
04/23/2026

UNESCO World Book Day: Printed Books and Reading Literacy

Do printed books still play a role in reading literacy in the digital age? Trends in Germany and 17 other countries over a 20-year period.
Ein Tablet Computer schaut aus einem Bücherregal hervor.
04/22/2026

8th IFS Education Dialogue on September 17, 2026: Registration open

Language Development in Early Education – Strategies for Effective Implementation in Preschool and Elementary School
Vier Grundschulkinder sitzen im Kreis und lesen Bücher.
04/21/2026

UA Ruhr Research Community “Future of Education” ceremoniously opened

The research community “Future of Education – Advancing Quality and Innovation in School and Higher Education” was ceremoniously launched on April 17.
Nicole Rummel, Martin Paul, Nele McElvany, Manfred Bayer, Isabell van Ackeren-Mindl und Stefan Rumann bei der Eröffnungsfeier
04/17/2026

Networking Meeting of the new UA Ruhr Research Community „Future of Education“

Education researchers from the UA Ruhr are meeting at the Center for Research on Education and School Development.
04/16/2026

Project launch: School Development and AI Agency Research Lab (SD-AI)

SD-AI marks the start of a project on integrating AI in school development, addressing accountability in complex socio-technical systems.
Draufsicht auf ein Klassenzimmer: Mehrere Kinder sitzen an einzelnen Tischen und arbeiten mit Tablets und einem Laptop. Über das Bild sind leuchtende Linien gelegt, die die Geräte miteinander vernetzt darstellen und digitale Zusammenarbeit symbolisieren.
04/15/2026

IFS at AERA 2026

The IFS presents current research from various fields at AERA 2026.
04/14/2026

Tuesdays for Education on April 14 – Student Well-being in Different Learning Environments

Well-being in Secondary School: Influencing Factors Vary Depending on Learning Environment
03/26/2026

New DFG funded project: Educational Inequality and Social Context

A new DFG funded project at IFS is examining the interplay between social and immigrant background and gender.
Mehrere Grundschulkinder laufen eine Treppe im Schulgebäude hoch.
03/26/2026

Olena Kryshko receives Care Grant of the DGPs

Care Grant of the DGPs supports Olena Kryshko in creating research time during parental leave for her work on motivational regulation.
Porträtfoto von Olena Kryshko vor einem hellgrauen Hintergrund
03/23/2026

Interim Professor Yi-Jhen Wu at the DGfE Conference in Munich

Yi-Jhen Wu discusses contributions on disruptions in Chinese education.
Porträt Yi-Jen Wu