FUTURE EDUCATION Conference 2026:
Interdisciplinary Research Perspectives
University of Graz
1 September - 3 September 2026
Conference Agenda
Overview and details of the sessions of this conference. Please select a date or location to show only sessions at that day or location. Please select a single session for detailed view (with abstracts and downloads if available).
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Daily Overview |
| 7:45am - 8:30am |
Social Event | Yoga on Campus (Registration required) Location: Assembly Hall Start the conference day with a yoga session (for all levels) on the University of Graz campus. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the campus up close. In the event of bad weather, the yoga session will take place in the University Hall. Please bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us. (You can leave your yoga mat at our information desk after your yoga session.) |
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| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Keynote | "Using Educational Technology to Facilitate and Enhance Science Education", Katharina Scheiter, University of Potsdam, DE Location: HS 62.01 Alumni Lecture Hall |
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| 10:00am - 10:30am |
FUTURE EDUCATION Award Ceremony Location: HS 62.01 Alumni Lecture Hall |
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| 10:30am - 10:45am |
Short Break / Room Change |
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| 10:45am - 12:15pm |
Session 3, Track 1 | Symposium "Civic Education between Controversity, Intersectionality and Multidirectional Remembering" (Pluralism and Diversity) Chair: Georg Marschnig Chair: Philipp Bernhard |
Session 3, Track 2 | Research Lectures (Educational Technology; STEM+) Chair: Elke Höfler |
Session 3, Track 3 | Research Lectures (Pluralism and Diversity) |
Session 3, Track 4 | Research Lectures (Pluralism and Diversity; STEM+) |
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| 12:15pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch Break + Science Lunch Date (Registration required) Location: KF Erde In the "Science Lunch Date", two researchers meet for lunch. Who shares a table with whom is decided by drawing lots. In a relaxed atmosphere, they exchange ideas about their research, experiences and perspectives. The aim is to share knowledge, find inspiration and build bridges between disciplines and research generations. Whether it's exciting insights into career paths, tips for research, or simply a casual conversation about science and life – this format connects people and ideas on an equal footing. One table, two minds, endless possibilities! |
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| 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
Session 4, Track 1 | Research Lectures (Languages) |
Session 4, Track 2 | Research Lectures (Educational Technology) Chair: Elke Höfler |
Session 4, Track 3 | Research Lectures (Pluralism and Diversity) |
Session 4, Track 4 | Research Lectures (STEM+) |
Session 4, Track 5 | Research Lectures (Pluralism and Diversity) |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Coffee Break Location: Forecourt UB |
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| 3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Session 5, Track 1 | Symposium "Written language processing: Developmental trajectories, verbal fact learning, and long-term instruction effects" (Pluralism and Diversity) Chair: Karin Landerl |
Session 5, Track 2 | Research Lectures (Educational Technology; STEM+) Chair: Elke Höfler |
Session 5, Track 3 | Research Lectures (Pluralism and Diversity) |
Session 5, Track 4 | Research Lectures (Pluralism and Diversity; STEM+) Chair: Stephan Vogel |
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| 5:00pm - 5:15pm |
Short Break / Room Change |
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| 5:15pm - 6:15pm |
Keynote | "The Future of Learning: Tailoring Educational Approaches to Individual Backgrounds", Frank C. Worrell, University of California, Berkeley, US Location: HS 62.01 Alumni Lecture Hall Chair: Roland H. Grabner |
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| 6:30pm - 10:00pm |
Social Event | Music Night (Registration required) Location: Assembly Hall The atmosphere is sure to be lively at Wednesday evening’s Music Night! We invite you to a relaxed and entertaining concert in the university foyer, where there’ll be plenty of opportunity for networking and a chat. |
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