AONTAS Community Education Against Disinformation Project Nominated for Media Literacy Award
AONTAS Community Education Against Disinformation Project Nominated for Media Literacy Award Written by Rachel Ryan Published on October 16, 2026 Share This AONTAS’ Community Education Against Disinformation (CEAD) project has been nominated for a Media Literacy Award in the category of ‘Best Community-Based Media Literacy Initiative’. Launched by AONTAS in 2025, the project explores how […]
AONTAS Members Have Their Say on New National Learner Survey
AONTAS Members Have Their Say on New National Learner Survey Written by Rachel Ryan Published on October 9, 2026 Share This This week, more than 60 people attended two webinars hosted by AONTAS on the new National FET Learner Survey. The webinars provided members with an opportunity to learn more about the survey, hear about […]
What does Budget 2027 mean for adult and community education?
What does Budget 2027 mean for adult and community education? Written by Conor Thompson Published on October 8, 2026 Share This Budget 2027 failed to deliver badly needed resources and support for adult learners and education providers across the Further Education and Training sector. Adult and Community Education – Missing in Action Community education funding […]
A New Strategy for Tertiary Education: What This Means for Adult Learners & Community Education
A New Strategy for Tertiary Education: What This Means for Adult Learners & Community Education Written by Conor Thompson Published on October 1, 2026 Share This What is tertiary education? The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has published a new Tertiary Education Strategy. Tertiary education represents all education after secondary […]
AONTAS Statement on Further Education Funding Cuts in Northern Ireland
AONTAS Statement on Further Education Funding Cuts in Northern Ireland Written by Conor Thompson Published on September 24, 2026 Share This AONTAS stands in solidarity with our members and partners in Further Education (FE) in Northern Ireland, and with the learners affected, following the continued absence of an agreed budget for the sector. These cuts […]
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027
Nominations Now Open for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027 Written by Rachel Ryan Published on September 16, 2026 Share This The nomination round for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2027 is now open! You can nominate your own group or a group you know that is making a real impact in their community. Whether you’re a […]
AONTAS calls for Budget 2027 to invest in adult learners who need the most support
AONTAS calls for Budget 2027 to invest in adult learners who need the most support Written by Megan Fearon Published on July 9, 2026 Share This AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, today launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2027, Investment Where It Matters Most, calling on Government to make adult learning a priority in Budget 2027. The submission […]
Learners as Leaders 2026: Call for Applications
Learners as Leaders 2026: Call for Applications Written by Ruby Cooney Published on June 15, 2026 Share This Supports adult learners in growing as leaders, strengthening their communities, and shaping the future of adult education. This project is funded through the New European Agenda for Adult Learning (NEAAL) AONTAS is pleased to invite applications for Learners as Leaders […]
A New Strategy for Further Education and Training: What ‘Creating Futures’ Means for Adult Learners & Community Education
A New Strategy for Further Education and Training: What ‘Creating Futures. Means for Adult Learners & Community Education Written by Conor Thompson Published on May 25, 2026 Share This SOLAS has published Creating Futures: The Further Education and Training Strategy 2026–2030. AONTAS welcomes the ambition at the heart of this strategy and sets out here what it means for adult learners, for community […]
AONTAS Annual General Meeting 2026 – Board Nominations Now Open
AONTAS Annual General Meeting 2026 – Board Nominations Now Open Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on April 17, 2026 Share This AONTAS Annual General Meeting 2026 – Board Nominations Now Open ! We are delighted to announce the 56th AONTAS Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 in The Dean Docklands Hotel (Formerly The Mayson), 81–82 North Wall Quay, […]