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News at the IFS

05/07/2026

Michael Becker among the top researchers in educational psychology

Professor Michael Becker is one of the most productive researchers in educational psychology on the international stage.
Porträtfoto Michael Becker
05/06/2026

Professor Nele McElvany Appointed to the Federal Youth Advisory Board of the BMBFSFJ

As a member of the board of trustees, Professor Nele McElvany will advise the federal government on key issues related to child and youth policy.
05/05/2026

The IFS Lecture Series with Professor Leonidas Kyriakides

Prof. Dr. Leonidas Kyriakides (University of Cyprus) presents his dynamic approach to school improvement.
04/30/2026

PHOENIX – Kick-off of the international Scientific Advisory Board

The PHOENIX project and its Scientific Advisory Board initiated their collaboration on April 28 with a digital kick-off meeting.
Die Mitglieder des Wissenschaftliche Beirats des PHOENIX Projekts sind frontal auf Bildkacheln eines Online-Meetings zu erkennen.
04/30/2026

IFS at the 15th Leipzig Spring Symposium on Language & Communication

Professor Heppt led a workshop on the topic “From everyday language to academic language – and how preschools can support this process”.
Birgit Heppt steht vor einer Gruppe sitzender Zuschauender.
04/29/2026

BJEP-Article featuring Nele McElvany ranks among the top 10 in 2024

The article on “Resilience in Multicultural Classrooms” was among the 10 most cited articles in the British Journal of Educational Psychology in 2024.
Portraitfoto von Nele McElvany
04/29/2026

LeseKI:DS: Improvents made to AI supported reading literacy program

LeseKI:DS is entering a new phase. The AI-based platform has been updated in key areas.
Zwei Grundschülerinnen lesen gemeinsam an einem Tablet.
04/28/2026

Successful completion of the DFG project AgeWell

Large-scale systematic reviews and meta-analyses were conducted to examine the development of well-being during adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Fünf junge Erwachsene mit unterschiedlichen Hautfarben und Ethnien lächeln in die Kamera
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.