Brigitte Latzko

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Latzko serves as Vice Rector for Talent Development at the University of Leipzig since 2020, and as Dean of its Faculty of Education. She holds a Professor position in Educational Psychology.

• University of Leipzig (2020–present): Vice Rector for Talent Development
• University of Leipzig (2016–2020): Dean of Faculty of Education
• Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2007–2011): Professor of Educational Psychology

Academic Background

• Habilitation (2010): Educational Psychology at University of Leipzig
• Doctorate (2001): Philosophy from University of Heidelberg
• Diploma (1995): Psychology from University of Trier/Heidelberg

Research Focus combines developmental psychology with teacher training, particularly examining: moral emotions in children, digital teaching competencies (DiKoLiS), and diagnostic skills for educators. Her work spans longitudinal studies on adolescent rule assessment and teacher aptitude testing.

Scientific Recognition

• 2022: Award for Outstanding Digital Teaching in Saxon Teacher Training

Key Projects include: HOPRAX (teacher action orientation), MonKeE (moral emotion assessment), EULe (teacher aptitude testing), and PraxisdigitaliS (digital teaching framework for Saxony).