Our Guide to the 2023 STAR Awards Categories
Our guide for adult learning providers to the five different categories and two special awards available at the STAR Awards 2023.
Mental health supports are in place for FET learners, but more work remains to be done
AONTAS research has found a lack of information on mental health supports for Further Education and Training (FET) learners and a disparity in the provision of psychological counselling across programmes. Here, AONTAS Research Officer Dr Laura Lovejoy considers the implications of our most recent findings for learner mental health.
Learners’ Voices Across Ireland – the National FET Learner Forum 2021-22
Adult learners share experience at event to launch findings of the AONTAS National FET Learner Forum Annual Synthesis Report 2021-2022
EU Travels: Adult Learning Policy and Action in Larissa Bucks the Trend
Last month, Ecem Akarca and Conor Thompson from the AONTAS Advocacy Team travelled to Greece with Marissa Hebron from Longford Women’s Link. This study visit was part of the RegALE Erasmus+ Project. Ecem, Marissa and Conor learned about Greek approaches to adult and community education.
AONTAS becomes first organisation to be inducted to international Hall of Fame
AONTAS becomes first organisation to be inducted to international Hall of Fame
Connection and Common Ground among Community Learning Groups in Northern Ireland
Connection and Common Ground among Community Learning Groups in Northern Ireland
EU Travels: “One of the most multicultural cities in the world and an ideal setting to share best practice with Adult Education professionals from Europe and beyond”
Kalianne Farren, AONTAS Research Officer for Learner Voice, travels to Brussels to attend the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) Younger Staff Training.
“Marginalised people continue to be let down. It is vital that the voices of the people are heard”
Aisling Meyler, AONTAS Research Officer, shares what she has learned from doing research over the years, why she is passionate about social justice, equality and fairness, and why research has a positive impact for people and for social change.
Community Education Network (CEN) Centre Closures
AONTAS recently learned that two community education centres have been forced to close their doors as a direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AONTAS Belfast event offers chance for adult educators from across Northern Ireland to network, share practice, and consider “5 Ways to Wellbeing”
This September, AONTAS is holding an in-person event in Belfast to offer an opportunity for community learning and adult education providers to get together.