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Motivation for learning as a process of actualisation

The Centre for Research in Human Flourishing team were awarded funding from the RKE Strategic Fund and held a symposium in May. This took place at the Jubilee Conference Centre and brought together researchers and practitioners across disciplines to revisit Carl Rogers’ (1963) proposition that the actualising tendency — the inherent drive of living systems towards growth, differentiation, and fulfilment—may offer a foundational account of human motivation.

Across keynote talks, research presentations and open discussion, the event explored connections between self-determination theory, neuroplasticity, systems biology, person-centred theory and educational practice.

Please visit the which preserves the programme, speaker details, group photograph, slides and selected recordings for future reference.

Posted on Wednesday 22nd July 2026

School of Education

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Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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