The BELMAS Blog provides a space for engaging with others in conversations, debates and issues in Educational Leadership, Management and Administration (ELMA). It is here that researchers, practitioners, policy actors and students can engage with and contribute to the debates, conversations and issues within ELMA through informal research informed content. We currently reach an audience across 30 countries and welcome authors from across the globe.
Submissions are open to both BELMAS members and non-members. Click here to read what’s currently on the blog.
We welcome blog posts in your own language in addition to the English version.
Do you have an idea you wish to write about in relation to Educational Leadership, Management and Administration? You might find the following Research Interest Groups and themes helpful to consider.
We invite submissions of up to 800 words (excluding any references) on topics that are related to one of our Research Interest Groups (RIGs):
We also welcome blog posts on topics related to the informal education sector and leading learning.
Blog posts can draw on the following:
All blogs posts must be located in the appropriate literatures.
The BELMAS Blog is edited by a small team of academic representatives. All content is peer reviewed before publication. However, the views of the authors are their own and the views expressed are not the official views of BELMAS.
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of their blog posts, including any AI-assisted content.
AI may be used for copy editing and proofreading but not for content creation, and its use must align with the BELMAS blog’s mission and publishing values, ensuring quality, integrity, and trust.
Any use of AI must be transparently acknowledged within the submission, and the editorial team reserves the right to request revisions or clarifications.
You might find the following guidance helpful when developing your blog post. Please keep in mind the intended audience as the BELMAS blog is for everyone to read.
Think about how you would try to engage with someone who has no experience in your field. Ask yourself the following questions: Why is this important? What do I need to explain? How can I sustain their interest?
Prospective blog posts should:
Before writing your blog, have a look at the following guidance:
Please make sure that your work reflects your own original views and work. Make sure you acknowledge any other sources that informed your work. If English is not your first language, the editorial team will provide full support to help you to refine your work.
Blog posts are required to be stand-alone, substantial pieces focusing on the chosen topic.
Prospective contributors should use this form to submit your blog post.
If you haven’t yet written a blog post but have a question or an idea that you are keen to share, we are happy to support you to develop your work further. Please email us at blog@belmas.org.uk
After submission, the BELMAS Blog Editorial Board will aim to respond to your blog post within 28 days.
All blog posts are double peer reviewed. Although the Editorial Board’s decisions are final, we offer formative feedback to enable you to refine your blog post for future publications.
If you have any questions, please email us at blog@belmas.org.uk
