Researchers on adult education and learning from all countries and continents are invited to submit abstracts addressing the conference theme.
The conference offers space for papers, posters, symposia and workshops (characteristics for individual formats see below).
Format of the files to be submitted
Please complete two forms for each abstract by 28th February 2025. The first form “Completed file” includes points on the presentation format, title, author’s name and affiliation (for all authors, the first one is the contact person), 3-5 keywords, text and references. The second one, “Anonymized file”, does not include item “author(s)” and is for blind review process.
Paper and poster
An abstract of up to 600 words in total (not including references) should include information on the aim, relevance to the conference theme, theoretical framework, methodology, and outcome / expected results. One person can present a maximum of two papers in Parallel sessions and Symposia (or one paper and one poster).
Symposium
A symposium may include a maximum of 4 papers presented of 250 words each (excluding references) or a combination of minimum 3 papers of 250 words each (excluding references) for presentation and a discussant to comment on those papers. All ESREA’s networks are encouraged to present one and only one symposium.
Workshop and other formats
The abstract, up to 600 words (references excluded), should include an introduction of the topic and its relevance for the conference, the format of the workshop (e.g. experiential session, methodological workshop, dialogic session, biographical, arts- based, drama workshop, etc.) Please ensure that the content and structure used in such alternative formats are described in the proposal. and explain the objectives, target group, a sketch of planned activities and structure. It should also include information on the equipment needed in the room.
All proposals will be blind reviewed by the scientific committee.
Criteria for the reviewing process
Conference publication
The intention of the organisers is to prepare a conference publication. The exact form of the publication and the possibility to submit articles /chapters will be specified later.
Language policy
The conference language is English. However, since most participants are not original English speakers, we suggest that presentations are accompanied by a slideshow (obviously this does not apply to all formats e.g. workshops, roundtables).
