The IWM

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The Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM), located in Tübingen, is an independent research institute. Its responsible body is the foundation "Medien in der Bildung" [Media in Education], a nonprofit organization under private law.

The institute was founded in 2001. As a member of the Leibniz-Association, the IWM is supported equally by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Federal States under their joint program "Promotion of Non-University Scientific Research" (Art. 91 b GG).


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Mission statement

We conduct empirical research into how people acquire, apply, impart and exchange knowledge using digital media. We analyse cognitive, motivational, emotional and social processes in the use of digital media in the context of social and technical developments.

In doing so, we also address the potentials and risks that arise for human experience and behaviour.

Find out more about our mission statement!

Our values

The IWM is aware of its responsibility as a research institute and recognises its duty to make a contribution toward overcoming social challenges. For this reason, we at the IWM are committed to the following values, which are particularly important to us.

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Alumni

Maintain your personal network, stay informed about news from the IWM through AlumniNews and remain an active part of the institute community at alumni meetings: It is worth keeping in touch with the IWM as an alumna/alumnus.

We look forward to hearing from you! If you are embarking on a new career path, if your contact details have changed or if you have any questions of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Organisation

The Executive Board of the Foundation consists of the Director Prof. Dr. Ulrike Cress, the Deputy Director Prof. Dr. Markus Huff and the Administrative Director Dr. Robert Polgar.

Other bodies of the Foundation are the Scientific Advisory Board and the Foundation Council. The Management Board supports the Executive Board in matters of organisation, research and development work and personnel structure. Find out more about our organisation.

People

Here you will find contact information for our employees in the areas of research, directorate, administration, media technology and media development.

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Jobs

Would you like to find out more about the IWM as an employer? On our careers page you will find information and can find out about vacancies!

Call for Research Participants

In order to test our study materials and research questions, we are always looking for interested participants. If you are interested to participate in a study, please feel free to register in our data base.