AONTAS STAR Award Winner Travels to Italy to Gain New Learning
Dublin man Matthew Waters will travel to the Spanish city of Barcelona today (03.07.17) to speak at EDULEARN – one of the largest international education conferences. Mr Waters from Dublin works in An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC) and will present their project in front of 700 experts from over 80 countries. At national level, […]
AONTAS Profiles the Role of Citizenship and Human Rights Education in Strasbourg
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation will travel to Strasbourg, France today, 20th June 2016 to take part in an international conference on Citizenship and Human Rights Education in Europe. The conference will profile the role of education in tackling some of the major challenges facing Europe including integration and violent radicalisation. The conference, hosted by the […]
Senator Lynn Ruane Encourages Early School Leavers to Return to Education
Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has encouraged early school leavers to return to education to reach their full potential. Senator Ruane was speaking today (8.11.2016) in Dublin at an event aimed at increasing participation in adult learning by using storytelling. Senator Ruane understands first-hand the transformative power of education as a learner, mother, social activist and […]
New Book Celebrates the Diverse Paths Taken by Adult Learners
A new book celebrating the diverse paths taken by adult learners in Ireland has been released today (9.12.2016) by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. The book, entitled ‘I’m an Adult Learner 2016’, features the personal stories and portraits of 25 adult learners. From Sharon who did a personal development course through a community education centre […]
AONTAS Congratulates Dozens of Adult Learners Receiving Leaving Cert Results
Dozens of adult learners are amongst those celebrating their Leaving Cert results today (17.08.16), according to AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. Congratulating adult learners receiving their Leaving Cert results, Niamh O’Reilly, CEO of AONTAS, said: “It’s easy to forget that many adult learners are amongst those sitting the Leaving Cert each year and waiting nervously […]
AONTAS Highlights the Benefits of EU Membership for Adult Learners in Ireland
“EU funding programmes support adult learners in Ireland to acquire new work skills, contributing to active citizenship, and personal development.” That’s according to Niamh O’Reilly, AONTAS CEO who was speaking at ‘The European Union: Solidarity in a Time of Uncertainty’ conference in Dublin today (10.03.17). The conference was organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. […]
Donegal Bean an Tí Travel to Malta to Learn about Tourism
Donegal Mná an Tí Marian Mhic Pháidín and Treasa Mhic Fhionnghaile will travel to Malta today (24.4.17) to take part in a workplace study visit organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. The trip is taking place as part of an EU-funded project that aims to increase the number of people taking part in […]