Reach Fund open for applications for Community Education Providers
Funding for community education providers is available through the 16 Education and Training Boards across the country.
Alternative pathways from further to higher education welcome, but more financial supports needed for a truly equal education system in Ireland
AONTAS considers the announcement from Minister Simon Harris TD about an expansion of alternative pathways from further education into higher education, in ongoing efforts to move away from the Leaving Certificate and the “points race” as the focus of education in Ireland.
“Intercultural Cookbook” in Kilkenny shortlisted for AONTAS STAR Award for increasing belonging and connection among people from different cultures
An adult learning initiative is featured on Kilkenny and Carlow radio channel KCLR, discussing their “Intercultural Cookbook” and being shortlisted for an AONTAS STAR Award for increasing belonging and connection among people from different cultures.
AONTAS in Europe: RegALE comes to a close
Writing by Dr Kate Smyth, Strategic Comms Officer
The RegALE project has found that, despite improvements in recent years, there is still a need for greater parity of esteem between adult learning and higher education, and that a continued focus on regional and local structures is needed to combat this, while also working together at national and international levels.
“Who Does It Cost?” Announcing our focus for the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival 2024 Policy Discussion
The AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival annual event focussing on adult and community education policy will this year explore how greater investment in adult learning would help address growing levels of poverty, and work towards addressing inequalities in Irish society
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2024!
Announcement of the shortlisted adult learning initiatives for the 18th AONTAS STAR Awards ceremony, happening on 8th March 2024 in Croke Park, Dublin, as part of the annual Adult Learners’ Festival.
Find Yourself Here with Everyday Learning Spaces: Adult Learners’ Festival 2024
Announcing the 18th annual AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival, with the theme Everyday Learning Spaces #FindYourselfHere
Increases to university bursary for students from under-resourced communities welcome, but further change needed to bridge the class gap in university access
Discussion of changes to the 1916 Bursary, which supports people to access third level education. The piece suggests that this bursary should be reviewed and expanded
AONTAS in Europe: EUCEN Autumn Conference and Smile Symposium
Writing by Ecem Akarca, EU Projects Coordinator.
We’re always working with our European colleagues to achieve our collective goals of making education more accessible for everyone.
AONTAS in Europe: AONTAS’ Educational Exchanges
Writing by Ecem Akarca, EU Projects Coordinator.
We’re always working with our European colleagues to achieve our collective goals of making education more accessible for everyone. We actively organise and host study visits and summits to foster meaningful exchanges with our colleagues from across the EU. Let’s look at some recent examples.