Education is political at the launch of the 2024 Adult Learner Journal
AONTAS launches the 2024 edition of the Adult Learner, Ireland’s leading academic journal in adult and community education in Ireland
New Research Initiative on Impact of Adult Education in Northern Ireland Launched by Alliance for Lifelong Learning members, AONTAS and FALNI
A new research initiative into impact capture in adult education in Northern Ireland, with a focus on non-formal learning, is being launched today The Alliance for Lifelong Learning was commissioned by the Department of the Economy to conduct the research, which will be carried out by alliance members the Forum for Adult Learning Northern Ireland […]
New resources from AONTAS ahead of General Election 2024
A General Election will take place on Friday 29 November 2024, and we’re running an online session offering free resources and activities for educators
Adult Learning Boosts Confidence, Belonging, and Well-Being: New “Learner Voices Across Ireland” Report launched in Athlone this week
Adult Learning Boosts Confidence, Belonging, and Well-Being: New Learner Voices Across Ireland Report launched in Athlone this week
“Learner Voices Across Ireland” 2023-2024: Executive Summary
The AONTAS Learner Voices Across Ireland report shows adult learners’ experiences of Further Education and Training (FET) for the academic year 2023 to 2024.
‘Green Skills 2030’: First National Further Education and Training Strategy for the Green Transition launched in Dublin
Our Adult Education Initiatives Officer Larisa Sioneriu writes about a new strategy for FET to move towards a future where all members of our society are well equipped to participate in and adapt to a world shaped by climate change.
Community Education and Shared Learning with our German Colleagues
The German group was eager to learn more about Ireland’s adult education system and our role in it. So, we invited the group to visit us in Dublin this October, and twenty-three adult educators came from all across Germany. Lorraine worked with colleagues in Henrietta Adult and Community Services (HACE) here in Dublin, who […]
AONTAS attend National Traveller Education Achievement Awards Ceremony
In her opening speech, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Cuskelly, highlighted that those receiving awards “act as role models for others, particularly other Travellers, in accessing education.” Kerry reminded us that success requires persistence and finding mentors to support the journey. This year’s ceremony was co-hosted by Senator Eileen Flynn, a past recipient of […]
AONTAS join Loreto Crumlin Centre For 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Loreto Centre offers a range of adult education programmes; including Wellbeing, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, Meditation, Sustainable Gardening, and a Certificate in Women, Gender, and Social Justice. The centre also provides Counselling and Psychotherapy services to the local community. The impact of their work was clear to see from the testimonials shared by attendees about […]
“It’s a celebration of the impact of adult learning” – STAR Awards nominations open for 2025
“It’s a celebration of the impact of adult learning” – STAR Awards nominations open for 2025