Bulletin Tentative Publication date: November 2026
PIMA General Issue Bulletin with a Section/Special focus on University of the Third Age
A wide range of contributions that reflect the diverse voices of the community are welcome.
- Reflective Pieces: Personal accounts or 'lessons learned' from practice.
- Artistic Expressions: Creative works, including poetry, stories, photography, or visual essays that speak to our field.
- Commentary & Position Papers: Brief opinion pieces on current trends or policy changes.
- Project Briefs: Short summaries of innovative programs or interventions.
This general issue will have a section that has a special focus on University of the Third Age (or similar organisations for later life learning) across the world. Please share your stories and experiences as a learner, a facilitator or a volunteer.
Proposals: Please send your idea proposals for reflections, articles, artistic expression, or papers to Leslie Cordie at lesliecordie@auburn.edu or lak0007@auburn.edu
For the U3/aging section, please submit them to Dorothy Lucardie at dorothy.lucardie@bigpond.com.
Submissions should include a title, abstract (if appropriate), and author(s) bio(s).
Proposal abstracts are due 15 September 2026.
FULL article submissions will be due NLT 15 October 2026.
Full Submission Guidelines
For the full submission, please follow these working instructions:
- Style: APA 7th Edition.
- Format: Microsoft Word document, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins, Times New Roman 12-point font.
- Length: 750 to 1,000 words (this is flexible).
- Abstract: 50 words or less (2 to 3 sentences) (if appropriate).
- Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords.
- Images: Submit as separate, high-resolution files (do not embed in the Word document). Ensure they are free of copyright restrictions and please identify the source.
- Formatting: Avoid footnotes. Limit italics to the reference section. Use APA 7th Edition levels for headings.
- Bios: Include a brief author biography of approximately 100 words along with email contact.
Timeline for Publication
The tentative submission deadline is 15 October 2026, with a planned final publication date of early to mid-November 2026.