Holding You Back Campaign: Reflections from AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless

A reflection by AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless on the importance of adult and community education, following our ‘Holding You Back’ campaign.
AONTAS calls for removal of financial barriers to adult learning as “Holding You Back” campaign launches

AONTAS calls for removal of financial barriers to adult learning as “Holding You Back” campaign launches
Alternative Routes to Higher Education and Much More: Beyond the Leaving Cert

On Leaving Cert results day, we’re exploring other routes to higher education and employment or personal development
More work needed in combatting ageism in Ireland

Christine O’Kelly from DCU on ageism in Ireland and making a more age-friendly and inclusive society.
Christine chats with our Membership and Digital Engagement Officer Brian Desmond and Education Projects Officer Ruby Cooney
‘Forget about the age, just think about the person’: DCU as an age-friendly university

A chat between Christine O’Kelly from DCU on being a global leader as an age-friendly university, and our Membership and Digital Engagement Officer Brian Desmond and Education Projects Officer Ruby Cooney
Part-Time Fee Scheme For Undergraduate Courses Launched In Athlone
Part-Time Fee Scheme For Undergraduate Courses Launched In Athlone. It was launched by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD.
Part-Time Fee Scheme For Undergraduate Courses Launched In Athlone
Part-Time Fee Scheme For Undergraduate Courses Launched In Athlone. It was launched by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD.
New Traveller and Roma Education Strategy seeks equal access to education

New strategy from Government seeks to provide more resources and systems to increase access to education for members of the Traveller and Roma communities.
AONTAS Statement: Call For Action Regarding Tensions In Local Communities

AONTAS Statement Regarding Tensions In Local Communities
Enhancing Learner Voice Across Europe: the “Voice of the Learner 2.0” Project

AONTAS is working with colleagues across Europe to ensure the voice of the learner is central to education policy and practice.