News overview

Shortly before the release of the new PISA results, Prof. Dr. Katja Scharenberg, a professor in the Department of Educational Sciences and Rehabilitation, explains what really matters when interpreting the study.

From July 28 to 31, 2026, LMU hosted the 7th European Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD).

Chairholder Prof. Dr. Peter Zentel is developing new approaches to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in academic studies and teaching.

Fostering Creativity, shaping the Future: LMU teacher education students guided elementary school children in developing visionary "MyMachine" dream machines.

How can education succeed without communication barriers? Research assistant Cornelia Ruppert at the Chair for Special Education - focus on Hearing and Communication advocates integrating sign language into training, research and schools.

The Chair of General Pedagogy and Educational Research collaborates with Mittelschule an der Wörthstraße.

BAS!S – Basic Competencies in Inclusion provides teacher education students with practical knowledge for inclusive teaching.

He will serve as acting chair of Prof. Dr. Ewald Kiel’s department in the Department of Education and Rehabilitation during the summer semester of 2026.

Prof. Dr. Laura Avemarie has been appointed by the Executive Board as LMU’s Anti-Discrimination Officer for Academic Staff.

Prof. Dr. Tijs Bolz was appointed to the W3 professorship in special education, with a focus on emotional and social development and autism, effective March 1, 2026.

The 30th German Educational Research Association's (GERA) Congress focusing on the theme of “disruptions” concluded on Wednesday evening with a reception in the atrium of LMU, with everyone in high spirits.

The visit took place as part of an annual coordination meeting on March 25 and 26, 2026, at the Faculty of Psychology and Education.