Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS)

Longitudinal and Life Course Studies: Call for Study Profiles Section Editor Closing date: 14 November 2025 In addition to carrying research articles, the journal specialises in publishing study profiles introducing vital longitudinal studies to scientific and policy users and the designers and managers of other studies. A study profile should introduce readers to longitudinal data resources on which research is or may be based. As well as descriptions of new studies the journal also publishes updates to existing studies with new developments or to add further context, although in these cases we are most interested in profiles that are submitted alongside new research articles or research notes using the data. We seek a proactive and well-networked individual to be our next Study Profiles Section Editor. You will have a good understanding of the field as well as an interest in identifying topics of interest. You will also be active in reaching out to scholars to encourage them to write Study Profiles to bring these longitudinal studies to greater notice. You will also help manage the peer review for any Study Profiles articles that are submitted to the journal. Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) https://lnkd.in/eScr9P_d

**CALL FOR ABSTRACTS** SLLS Annual International Conference 2026 Theme: Structure & Change in Critical Times: Implications for the Life Course Host: Université libre de Bruxelles Dates: 1 - 3 July 2026 For full details and to submit an abstract, visit: https://lnkd.in/em5siqAS Deadline for submissions: 13th February 2026 (17:00 GMT)

Longitudinal and Life Course Studies - International Journal Volume 16, Issue 4 (October 2025) Opening with an editorial on 'Dreaming of ‘Post-Conflict’ Lives' from Tony Robertson, University of Glasgow https://lnkd.in/e78vM63m Issue contents: https://lnkd.in/eg2TtSRk Full access via membership of the SLLS: https://lnkd.in/eUZWQ3eP Or institutional subscription: https://lnkd.in/ekm63XMz SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 📝

📣 Call for Study Profiles Section Editor: Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (LLCS) LLCS is seeking a proactive and well-networked individual to be the next Study Profiles Section Editor. Section editors are a vital part of the editorial management team, helping to shape the journal’s focus, impact and high editorial standards. The Study Profiles Section Editor will manage the peer review process for submissions but will also engage with scholars, finding novel new ways to bring their work to a wider audience. If you want to make a tangible impact on longitudinal research dissemination, this role could be for you! Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eHbuRykc Closing date: 14 November 2025

**CALL FOR ABSTRACTS** SLLS Annual International Conference 2026 Theme: Structure & Change in Critical Times: Implications for the Life Course Host: Université libre de Bruxelles Dates: 1 - 3 July 2026 For full details and to submit an abstract, visit: https://lnkd.in/em5siqAS Deadline for submissions: 13th February 2026 (17:00 GMT)

As part of Research Strand 5 of the Survey Futures project, we are hosting an online workshop on collecting retrospective data in online surveys next Tuesday. Please find the details and registration link below. We hope you can join us! Date/time: Tuesday 4th November 2025, 1pm – 2pm (UK time) Workshop description: The study of life events and their impact on individual and social outcomes has long been a focus across the social sciences. Research on life events often relies on the collection of retrospective data but recall errors can lead to misreporting or omissions. Traditional question-based approaches are widely used, yet they often struggle to capture the complexity and interdependence of events over extended periods. Calendar-based approaches use graphical representations of the reference period and life domains to facilitate memory recall through parallel cueing can be an effective alternative. While life history calendars (LHCs) and event history calendars (EHCs) have most often been implemented in interviewer-administered surveys, there is growing interest in adapting them for online self-completion. In this workshop, we will present findings from a recent evidence review conducted as part of Research Strand 5 of Survey Futures, which gathered evidence from 13 studies that have collected retrospective life history data online. The studies included high-quality probability-based longitudinal and cross-sectional surveys, as well as surveys with experimental designs. We will summarise the different approaches employed in these studies and present a survey practice guide based on their findings, focusing on the key design features, which were found to improve recall and data quality. This workshop is aimed at both survey researchers and practitioners, and will provide guidance for designing and implementing robust retrospective data collection in online surveys. Please register for the workshop here: https://lnkd.in/esjegQWt