“To reduce poverty in Ireland, we need increased investment in adult learners” – attendees tell us what they think at “Who Does It Cost?”
Our research has found that learners in adult and community education are likely to be more exposed to societal inequalities that create barriers to education. At our “Who Does It Cost?” policy discussion, as part of the annual Adult Learners’ Festival in March 2024, we asked our members and stakeholders what they think can be done with greater investment in adult learners.
Partner UP European Project Meeting in Dublin
We in AONTAS were delighted to host a meeting and study visit of the partners in our Erasmus+ Partner UP project in Dublin. The project supports adult learners to develop literacy, numeracy and digital skills and enable participation in lifelong learning.
Learners invited to share experience of cost of adult education with Government this April
Adult learners from any course or programme across Ireland are invited to have your say on the cost of education with the Government
“Telling stories didn’t feel like it had value to me until I went to acting school” – PJ Gallagher on finding learning that suited him
At the AONTAS STAR Awards 2024, which took place on Friday 8th March in Croke Park in Dublin, we were delighted to welcome comedian and radio presenter PJ Gallagher for a chat with our Chair and host John D’Arcy.
AONTAS Chair John D’Arcy Shortlisted for Leadership Award
AONTAS Chair John D’Arcy has been shortlisted for a leadership award with CO3, Chief Officers Third Sector, for his impact on the charity sector across the island of Ireland
We need to make it realistic for people to stay in education, says AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless on Kildare FM
AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless interviewed on Kildare FM radio show Kildare Today with Eoin Beatty, talking about the need for greater investment in adult learners to strengthen Irish society
Ink, Imagination and Everyday Learning at the Museum of Literature Ireland
Join Charis Hughes, our Head of Impact and Engagement, on a tour of the Museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI) on Stephen’s Green in Dublin, as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival on Wednesday 6th March 2024.
All the latest from the AONTAS STAR Awards 2024 – Friday 8 March in Croke Park, Dublin
A look back at the highlights from the AONTAS STAR Awards 2024, celebrating adult learning all across the island of Ireland.
A Review of our “Who Does It Cost?” Policy Discussion 2024
A look back at “Who Does It Cost?”, our policy discussion for 2024 as part of the annual AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival. This event brought together educators, adult learners, and policymakers to discuss how greater investment in adult learners would strengthen Irish society.
“It gave me back my self-worth,” says Mary Devereux of the CWELL Diploma at the University of Limerick, which is nominated for an AONTAS STAR Award this week
Mary Devereux, an adult learner at CWELL – the Community Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership and Lifeskills Diploma at the University of Limerick – featured on the Oliver Callan Show on RTÉ Radio 1 earlier this week talking about going back to education and the positive impact it had on her life.