The 30th DGfE Congress in Munich is being jointly organized by four renowned institutions that stand for outstanding achievements in education, research and academic exchange in their respective fields. With the German Educational Research Association (GERA) as the leading professional society, the tradition-steeped Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), the practice-oriented and innovative Universität der Bundeswehr München and the internationally renowned Technische Universität München (TUM), four strong partners are pooling their expertise to make an inspiring and insightful congress possible. The organizers introduce themselves in more detail below.
The DGfE (in eng. German Educational Research Association (GERA)) was founded in 1964 and brings together around 4,500 educational scientists from research and teaching. It promotes educational research, education and theory development, shapes scientific and educational policy debates and supports young academics. Its work is organized in 14 sections and 18 commissions, the results of which are published at regular congresses, specialist conferences and in publications. The DGfE is internationally networked and a member of the European Educational Research Association (EERA) and the World Education Research Association (WERA).
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is one of the leading universities in Europe with a history stretching back more than 500 years. It stands for a demanding academic education and outstanding research. Founded in 1472, LMU can look back on an exciting and eventful history. It cooperates with 600 partners on all continents and people from more than 130 nations live on the campus in Munich. LMU has various locations in Munich. The university and its members are part of a dense network of research institutions, universities and companies in Munich.
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich, founded in 1973, offers intensive, practice-oriented degree courses in the trimester system in its university and university of applied sciences departments. Thanks to small learning groups and short distances on campus, students achieve a Bachelor’s degree within three years and a Master’s degree within four years. The university is known for its excellent research conditions, university autonomy, openness and flexibility in reform processes.
TUM is considered one of the best universities in Europe. This has been regularly confirmed since 1868: with top positions in university rankings and prestigious awards for its members. TUM is once again a University of Excellence and thus the only technical university to have held the title continuously since 2006. The distinction is awarded as part of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments to provide strategic international support for top German research. The university is no longer only located in Munich and Bavaria, but also has international branches on several continents.