Journal: Developing Academic Practice - Academic Development

UoL Academic development: Developing Academic Practice Journal Issue 1 Cover Supported by Liverpool University Press, The Academy has launched its new Open Access journal, Developing Academic Practice.

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Developing Academic Practice at the Liverpool University Press

Through this journal, colleagues have the opportunity to contribute articles in relation to hybrid active learning, practice and pedagogies. The journal will become a cornerstone of the University's thriving culture of educational excellence and a vehicle to enhance the work of colleagues across the institution.

Call for expressions of interest to join the Developing Academic Practice Journal Editorial Advisory Board

The editorial team of Developing Academic Practice invites expressions of interest from enthusiastic colleagues wishing to join our dynamic Editorial Advisory Board.

We are seeking dedicated academics and educational developers who are eager to:

Review submissions and uphold rigorous, constructive peer-review standards.
Shape the strategic direction and thematic focus of the journal.
Champion inclusive, innovative, and evidence-based pedagogies.
Attract diverse, high-quality contributions from the global higher education community.

We welcome applicants from all career stages and diverse disciplinary backgrounds who share our commitment to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with passionate educators, expand your academic network, and elevate impactful scholarly practice.

Selection criteria

Previous experience in peer-reviewing academic articles within the field of educational practice or related.
A demonstrated commitment to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, evidenced through educational publications and practice.
Proven engagement with educational practice in your working environment, such as the development of new teaching and learning approaches, innovative assessment and feedback methods, or the enhancement of the student experience.

To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your relevant experience, reasons for applying, and how you meet the selection criteria, sent to the editorial team at:

theacademy@liverpool.ac.uk

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Next editions

A list of upcoming editions of Developing Academic Practice inviting contributions is provided below. Our vision is to produce issues that are both readable and practical, so we strongly encourage submissions highlighting innovative practices. Let's work together to make every edition exceptional!

Spring 2026 - AI in Education now published on the Liverpool University Press.
Summer 2026 - Innovative Assessment Practices (in press, no further submissions accepted)
Autumn 2026 - Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education (collection of manuscripts concerning different topics)
Winter 2026/27 - Curriculum design and development (submissions invited from June 2026 till end September 2026). Developing Academic Practice is thrilled to invite educators, researchers, academic leaders, and practitioners to contribute to our upcoming special issue dedicated to Curriculum Design and Development. As higher education continues to evolve, we are seeking innovative pedagogical practices, empirical research, case studies, and critical theoretical insights that explore modern curriculum transformation, inclusivity, digital integration, and effective assessment strategies. Your expertise can help shape future academic standards and elevate learning experiences globally.
Spring 2027 - Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education (collection of manuscripts concerning different topics).
Summer 27 - International Engagement and Widening Participation (submissions invited from October 2026 till end January 2027). Developing Academic Practice warmly welcomes faculty, researchers, university leaders, and professionals to submit their work for our forthcoming special issue focusing on International Engagement and Widening Participation. To support the ongoing transformation of global higher education, we are looking for creative teaching methods, practical case studies, research findings, and conceptual frameworks. Topics of interest include cross-border partnerships, global mobility, equity and social inclusion, and strategies to improve access and success for underrepresented student populations. Your contributions will play a vital role in fostering more inclusive and globally connected academic communities.

Each edition will feature up to 8 to 10 manuscripts. We strongly encourage authors to submit both reflections and case studies.

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Invitation to contribute

The Developing Academic Practice Journal invites contributions for future publications in the areas of:

Developing academic practice
Developing academic leadership
Innovation in education.

Possible areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

Engaging students in the virtual classroom
Innovative assessment and feedback methods
Ideologies, dominant assumptions and grand narratives in scholarship and professional development
Engagement, impact and the evaluation of scholarship
Digital education/technology-enhanced learning
Values, ethics and critiques of education practice
Learning and teaching philosophies in education
Policy development in higher education and entrepreneurship
Inclusive education.

The Editors welcome submissions which can take one of the following formats:

Reflective articles: up to 1,000 words, excluding references
Case studies: up to 2,000 words, excluding references
Research papers: up to 5,000 words excluding references

Developing Academic Practice is a continuous publication. If you have work that you would like to be considered for the journal, please submit your paper and abstract via our manuscript processing platform (ScholarOne Manuscripts). To access ScholarOne Manuscripts you will need to create a user account. A guide and FAQs are also available.