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Keep you up to date with the latest news, insights, and developments from across the adult and community education sector — in Ireland and across Europe. Here you’ll find the latest news from the sector, policy updates, upcoming events and inspiring learner stories, along with in-depth blogs exploring key issues within in lifelong learning. Stay connected with what’s shaping the future of adult and community education at home and abroad.
News
The very latest news from the adult and community education sector
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AONTAS Seeks Community Education Network (CEN) Members for Proposed Training Links Network
26 March 2026
AONTAS invites our Community Education Network members to join the AONTAS Training Links Network Written by Lorraine O’Connor Published on...
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AONTAS Raises Concerns on Funding Cuts in Northern Ireland
12 March 2026
AONTAS Raises Concerns on Funding Cuts in Northern Ireland Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 12, 2026 Share This...
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New Apprenticeships Report Reflects AONTAS Recommendations on Access and Support
27 February 2026
New Apprenticeships Report Reflects AONTAS Recommendations on Access and Support Written by Megan Fearon Published on February 27, 2026 Share...
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AONTAS Statement on Voluntary and Community Sector Cuts in Northern Ireland
3 February 2026
AONTAS Statement on Voluntary and Community Sector Cuts in Northern Ireland Written by Conor Thompson Published on February 3, 2026...
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Call for Abstracts | Fourth International Conference of the Scuola Democratica
23 January 2026
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Spring Into Learning with the 2026 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival
20 January 2026
Spring Into Learning with the 2026 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival Written by Megan Fearon Published on January 20, 2026 Share...
Blog
In-depth reflections, stories, and expert insights from AONTAS staff, learners, educators, and stakeholders in adult and community education.
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Futures in Focus: Advancing Adult Learning in Ireland Through NEAAL 2026–2027
19 March 2026
New European Agenda for Adult Learning Ireland 2026-2027: Futures in Focus: Strengthening Adult Learning for a Changing World Written by...
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Celebrating Change-Makers: STAR Awards Social Change Finalists 2026
5 March 2026
Supporting Social Change at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 5, 2026 Share This...
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Supporting Third Level Access and Engagement at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
5 March 2026
Supporting Third Level Access and Engagement at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 5,...
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Supporting Health and Wellbeing at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
5 March 2026
Supporting Health and Wellbeing at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 5, 2026 Share...
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Supporting Social Inclusion at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
4 March 2026
Supporting Social Inclusion at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 4, 2026 Share This...
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Supporting Global Citizenship Education at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026
4 March 2026
Supporting Global Citizenship Education at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 Written by Thomas Ogbemudia Published on March 4, 2026 Share...
Events
Details on our upcoming workshops, conferences and celebrations of adult and community education across the island of Ireland
Webinar
Adult Learners’ Festival 2026: Webinar
20-01-2026 @
2pm
Register for the workshop here! The Adult Learners’ Festival is an annual celebration of learning that takes place across the...
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The Adult Learner 2026: Writers’ Workshop
05-12-2025 @
10.00am
This workshop, hosted by members of the Editorial Board, is for anyone interested in submitting an article for the 2026...
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Community Education for Social Transformation – Research Findings Webinar
14-10-2025 @
2.00pm
Join the AONTAS team to hear about the findings from our recent research paper: This event will highlight the transformative...
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AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2025
19-11-2025 @
Wednesday, Day 1: 10.30am Registration. Thursday, Day 2: 9.30am Registration
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Strengthening Learner Voice Through Staff Insight and Action
30-09-2025 @
2pm
About the Webinar This interactive webinar is designed for staff interested in developing or enhancing Learner Voice structures within their...
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Community Education for Social Transformation Practitioner Focus Group
19-08-2025 @
2pm
Publications
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In the Media
Discover our latest national and local media coverage, featuring news articles, interviews, and stories highlighting our work in adult learning and education advocacy.
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