The Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien

Exploring knowledge,
shaping digital environments

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The Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media (IWM) conducts research into how people use digital media and artificial intelligence to learn, obtain information and share knowledge. In this way, we help to shape digital services, platforms and spaces that make knowledge accessible, support learning, enable participation and promote exchange. Towards a world in which digital knowledge environments promote equal participation, informed understanding and constructive social discourse.

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Publication highlights

Thomas, J. C., Düsing, K., Van den Bogaert, V., Greving, H., Bruckermann, T., Schumann, A., Brandt, M., Lewanzik, D., Voigt, C. C., & Kimmerle, J. (2026). The role of research process presentations in science education: Perceptions of credibility and tentativeness in research findings. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 13, Article 983. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-08075-1

Open Access

Su, M., Chi, M.T.H., & Nagashima, T. (2026). Applying the PAIR-C Framework to foster deep understanding and address misconceptions in science education. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 35(1), 130-175. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508406.2025.2546471

Open Access

Kuklick, L., Eder, T. F., Zhao, F., Mayer, R. E., & Lindner, M. A. (2026). Emotional reactions to performance feedback as measured by self-reports and automatic facial recognition. Journal of Educational Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0001029

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Future Innovation Space

The FUTURE INNOVATION SPACE (FIS) at the IWM is an experimental, testing and meeting place for prospective teachers.

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At the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien in Tübingen, more than 150 people from various disciplines are researching and working together on future topics relating to digital education, AI and knowledge transfer. Would you like to be part of our work? Then find out about our vacancies.

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