Call for papers

Each issue of RELA has a specific theme outlined below. Within each issue there will be a section with papers related to the theme, and one for open papers. As an author you are invited to submit your paper either in relation to a theme or as an open paper. See author guidelines for more information about how to submit a paper.

Thematic issue of RELA

The role of adult educators in older adults’ learning: Theory, research, policy and practice

Submission deadline: September 30, 2024

The role of adult educators in older adults’ learning: Theory, research, policy and practice


Quality as a contested terrain in the education and learning of adults

Submission deadline: October 30, 2024

Submission deadline extended to November 30, 2024

Quality as a contested terrain in the education and learning of adults (PDF)

Open Papers

Call for non-thematic research papers.

Call for Open Papers (PDF)