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Editorial School for Journal Editors
Parts I and II

Course dates for 2026

Part I

Part I ran in March 2026. The next course dates are not yet set.

Register your interest for future iterations of this course

 

Part II

7 October Module 5 – Editors: making good decisions – Iva Grabaric Andonovski

14 October Module 6 – Publishing impact: developing a journal – Jo Wixon

21 October Module 7 – Publishing quality: dealing with authors – Jason Roberts

28 October Module 8 – Open Science and journal policies – Jadranka Stojanovski

 

Please note: Part II may be taken without attending Part I first, but is an ideal progression. The course is open to all, with discounts for EASE members and those in low-income countries.

Register for Part II

This eight-module online training course is designed in two parts with the aim of helping editors make their journals more visible, impactful, and full of engaging material. Part I of the course is delivered in the Spring of each year with Part II following in the Autumn.

The format is one module each week for four consecutive weeks, and includes a lecture delivered by an experienced trainer, breakout sessions in which delegates discuss two case studies in smaller groups, followed by a session when the moderators of the breakout groups feedback their discussion from each of the breakout groups.

The course is particularly suitable for those in the early stages of their careers as a journal editor, but will benefit members of all experiences, involved in managing or planning journals.

The modules support editors in these key topics:

  • improve the quality of editorial processes;
  • manage ethical issues effectively;
  • enhance the efficiency of peer review processes;
  • support more successful promotional activities;
  • comply with international standards, and
  • increase the chances of successful indexing applications.

The eight modules cover detailed content to help editors develop their journals, engage their editorial boards and subject area communities, and work with their publishers and industry organisations. Our Regional Chapters can help with local language support and moderation from their leadership teams to ensure the greatest accessibility and effectiveness of the training.

Part I

Module 1: Journal structure and management
Module 2: Publishing ethics for editors
Module 3: Peer review processes
Module 4: Journal visibility, promotion and Indexing

Part II

Module 5: Editors: making good decisions
Module 6: Publishing impact: developing a journal
Module 7: Publishing quality: dealing with authors
Module 8: Open science and journal policies

Part II may be taken without attending Part I first, but is an ideal progression. The course is open to all, with discounts for EASE members and those in low-income countries.

 

Testimonials

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for today’s session. The lecture was exceptionally well-structured, engaging, and highly informative. The speaker presented the material in a very clear and concise manner, maintained an excellent flow throughout, and actively involved participants during the case presentations, which greatly enriched the learning experience.

I would also like to extend my special thanks to our breakout group moderator, Debra. I have consistently been in her group during the case discussions, and her guidance, insight, and supportive approach have been truly outstanding.

As someone who is still at an early stage in my editorial journey, I have greatly benefited not only from the course content but also from the valuable contributions and perspectives of fellow participants. Thank you all for this inspiring and highly productive course.

Dicle Aslan, Erciyes University, Turkey – March 2026

 

“I really enjoyed the EASE Editorial School. It was well organised, and the materials presented by Pippa Smart and accompanying notes were very relevant to anyone with an editorial role. An aspect I found particularly useful was the opportunity to discuss scenarios based on course material with colleagues from around the world, hearing different perspectives and approaches”

Daniel Pang, University of Calgary, Canada – November 2022