08.06.2026
Hector Research Week 2026
From 15 to 19 June 2026, the Hector Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology is inviting HIB and LEAD members to a research week featuring a distinguished line-up of speakers. Leading international researchers will offer fascinating insights into current topics in Education Sciences and Psychology through a series of lectures and workshops.
Under the overarching theme “International Perspectives on Education Sciences & Psychology”, participants can look forward to a diverse program ranging from academic presentations and workshops to a book presentation.
This year’s guests include: Jacquelynne Eccles (University of California, Irvine), Allan Wigfield (University of Maryland), Brent Roberts (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Matt Bernacki and Jeffrey Greene (both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Paul Silvia (University of North Carolina at Greensboro), and Aleida Assmann (University of Konstanz).
Program Overview:
- Monday, June 15
2:15–4:00 PM (location to be announced):
Talk: “Taking the ‘Self’ in Self-Regulation Seriously: Personalizing and Adapting Self-Regulation Research and Interventions” by Matt Bernacki & Jeffrey Greene
(Exclusive to members of AIS & Hector AI + Education Future Fund).
- Tuesday, June 16:
2:00–4:00 p.m. (HIB, Walter-Simon-Str. 12): Poster Fair
5:00–6:30 p.m. (Tübingen Castle, Ernst von Sieglin Lecture Hall):
Book Launch Celebration “Motivation, Achievement, and Situated Expectancy-Value Theory” with Jacquelynne Eccles and Allan Wigfield. (Registration required by June 7, 2026)
- Wednesday, June 17:
8:00 AM–12:00 PM (HIB, Europastr. 6, Seminar Room 204) : Writing Workshop with Paul Silvia.(Registration required by June 7)
2:00–3:30 p.m.: Talk “Everyday Creativity in Daily Life” with Paul Silvia.
- Thursday, June 18:
12:30–2:00 p.m. (HIB, Europastr. 6, Seminar Room 204): Lecture (in German)
“Forms of Testimony” by Aleida Assmann.
- Friday, June 19
12:00–1:30 p.m. (HIB, Europastr. 6, Seminar Room 204):
Talk: “Adversity and Growth in Self-Regulation” – Brent Roberts.
Members have the exclusive opportunity to arrange personal one-on-one meetings with the guests. Please contact the respective coordinators directly:
- Jacquelynne Eccles: Karoline Wolandt & Felix Reuth
- Allan Wigfield: Jakob Schwerter
- Jeffrey Greene & Matt Bernacki: Niki Gatzionis & Enise Akay Aras
- Brent Roberts (in Tübingen until July 16): Please contact him directly via email.
The Hector Institute team looks forward to an inspiring week and a lively academic exchange!
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