Apply Now: Community Changemakers Programme for Adult Learners
Are you an adult learner, who is currently involved in, or has recently completed, a community education programme and want to make a difference in your community? Maybe your community is facing job insecurity, a lack of shared spaces, poor access to public transport, social isolation, or rising violence or drug use. If you’re someone who […]
New Report Launch: Time to Rethink How We Measure the Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland
Details of the launch of a new research report into measuring the impact of adult education in Northern Ireland, launched at Stormont in Belfast in April 2025.
AONTAS facilitate adult learners to share policy recommendations directly to DFHERIS and Ministers Lawless and Harkin
A Cost of Education event took place in April 2025, with adult learners and students invited to give their feedback and policy recommendations to the Minister and Department
Further alternative pathways to higher education in 2025 through Tertiary Degree Programme
Further alternative pathways to higher education in 2025 through Tertiary Degree Programme
Highlights from the fantastic 149 events from this year’s Adult Learners’ Festival
Highlights from the fantastic 149 events from this year’s Adult Learners’ Festival
Reach Fund 2025 open for applications for Community Education Providers
Funding for community education providers is available through the 16 Education and Training Boards across the country.
All the latest from the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025 – Friday 7 March in Croke Park, Dublin
All the latest from the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025 – Friday 7 March in Croke Park, Dublin
Announcing this year’s Adult Learners’ Festival theme: Connecting Communities!
The annual Adult Learners’ Festival will this year focus on the theme of Connecting Communities, bringing people together across the island of Ireland
Hold a coffee morning or sample class for this year’s Adult Learners’ Festival
View a short information webinar from the AONTAS team with details of how to hold an event as part of the Adult Learners’ Festival 2025
Draft Programme for Government includes a welcome commitment to review financial supports for adult learners, but no mention of community education
AONTAS team responds to the draft Programme for Government, particularly focusing on adult and community education