Call for Papers
Propose a Special Issues
The Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice invites proposals for special issues on contemporary themes associated with effective and innovative teaching and learning practice in the higher education environment. The expectation is that the special issue would be of interest to an international audience. To propose a special issue please complete the Special Issue Proposal and return to the Senior Editor, Special Issues Dr Cassandra Colvin by email c.colvin@ecu.edu.au. The Journal periodically has specific calls for Special Issues, but also accepts unsolicited proposals.
Special Issues with Calls for Proposals
Fostering Inclusion in Higher Education: Global Approaches to Widening Participation
For publication in the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. Proposals due 13 December 2024.
Details
A downloadable version of the Call for Proposals is found here.
Guest editors
- Dr Stephen Miller, Charles Darwin University, Australia
- Dr Trixie James, Central Queensland University, Australia
- Dr Emily Saavedra, Massey University, New Zealand
- Dr Helen Anderson, Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand
- Dr Róan Slabbert, Central University of Technology, South Africa
- Dr Stephanie McKendry, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
- Dr Neil Raven, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Proposals due: 13 December, 2024
- Acceptance notifications: 10 January, 2025
- Full articles due: 14 March, 2025
- Final revised articles due: 14 July, 2025
- Final publication: 26 September, 2025
Submission and further information
Please submit proposals to JUTLP’s submission portal. Before submission, please prepare an identified and deidentified version of your proposal and short cover letter. When submitting, please select the Section “Special Issue: Enabling Education”.
For further information, or to submit an abstract, please email Dr Stephen Miller (Stephen.Miller@cdu.edu.au) or Dr Trixie James (t.james@cqu.edu.au).
Forthcoming Special Issues (Closed for Submission)
Beyond Western Paradigms for University Teaching and Learning Practice
Guest editors
- Professor Thembeka Shange, University of South Africa, South Africa
- Professor Chaka Chaka, University of South Africa, South Africa
- Professor Fiona Te Momo, Massey University, New Zealand
- Professor Rona Tamiko Halualani, San José State University, United States
Timeline
- Proposals due: 31 August 2024
- Acceptance notifications: 30 September 2024
- Full articles due: 31 March 2025
- First round formal review 1 April - 31 May 2025
- Final revised articles due: 1 July 2025 (Acceptance Letters)
- Final publication of the special issue: 15 September 2025
For further information, or to submit an abstract, please email Professor Thembeke Shange: ezengetc@unisa.ac.za. You can download a .pdf version of the Call for Expressions of Interest by clicking here.
Technology Acceptance Models: Are They Still Fit For Purpose? (delayed: August 2024)
Guest Editors
- Dr Mike O'Dea, York St John University, United Kingdom
- Dr Darren Mundy, University of Hull, United Kingdom
- Dr Xue Zhou, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
- Dr Da Teng, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
- Professor Tanko Ishaya, University of Jos, Nigeria
Timeline
- Proposals due: 30 June 2023
- Acceptance notifications: 30 July 2023
- Full articles due: 30 December 2023
- Final revised papers due: 30 April 2024
- Final publication: 15 June 2024
For further information, or to submit an abstract, please email: Dr Mike O'Dea. You can download a .pdf version of the Call for Expressions of Interest by clicking here
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Purpose-Driven Learning in Universities: Its Role and Social Impact (May 2025)
Guest Editors
- Professor Pradeep Nair, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
- Associate Professor Lim Chee Leong,, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
- Dr Thian Lok Boon, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
- Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, Macquarie University, Australia
- Dr Anil Khamis, The Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya, and University College London Institute of Education, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Proposals due: 23 February 2024
- Acceptance notifications: 29 June 2024
- Full articles due: 26 October 2024
- Final revised papers due: 28 February 2025
- Final publication: 28 May 2025
For further information, or to submit an abstract, please email: Associate Professor Lim Chee Leong. You can download a .pdf version of the Call for Expressions of Interest by clicking here
