working for more and different adult learners
Education helps shift to a low carbon economy
How education can support the transition to a low carbon economy was discussed at the launch of Open University Environmental Courses, on Monday 1 February 2010. NIACE Senior Programme Director, Jane Ward, reports on the discussions.
News
Project gets over 60s reading and writing 
A project encouraging the over 60s to read, write and get online - Bookbite - has been launched today by Booktrust. Bookbite is funded by the Learning Revolution Transformation Fund, managed by NIACE.
Further frustration for disabled learners 
NIACE is deeply concerned about recent stories that illustrate the raw deal that learners with disabilities and/or learning difficulties are getting.
Features
Learning Through Life on general election agenda
The WEA, as part of the Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning (CALL), is working to put the report of the NIACE-sponsored Inquiry into the Future of Lifelong Learning - Learning Through Life - at the heart of this year's general election.
Adults Learning Journal
The latest issue of Adults Learning focuses on adult education and climate change. Subscribe here
CONFINTEA VI UK National Report
UK national report for CONFINTEA VI is now available to be purchased for £14.95 or downloaded as a free PDF.
A Right to a Voice
As part of A Right to a Voice, NIACE is setting up groups for asylum seekers, supported by volunteers, to meet weekly and help each other.
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