Hand ShakeWhy become a member?

The benefits to members are threefold:

  • Beliefs and values: those who are committed to NIACE's beliefs and values may want to join the organisation in order to help further the cause.
  • Role in governance: members have the opportunity to influence NIACE's strategic direction.
  • Practical benefits: members receive discounts on publications and conferences, as well as free publications and journals and a monthly members' e-newsletter.

NIACE also benefits from its members...

  • Being a Company that consists of all its members, acting collectively, NIACE maintains credibility and is valued as an organisation representing learners and providers from across the spectrum of adult learning.
  • NIACE's members provide a network of expertise and are a rich source of advice and of partnership working. The Institute gets input from members on policy items and advice to government and it is a distinctive strength of the Institute's work that it is able to call on its active members. NIACE is also able to collaborate with providers across all sectors of post-compulsory education and training.
  • Through its membership NIACE maintains active contact with thousands of learners and providers in the field.
  • Members and other partners often supply speakers at Institute conferences and seminars, collaborate on joint events, contribute to journals, write publications, and represent the Institute to other organisations.
  • The membership encourages effective networking to ensure that we all improve and benefit from best practice.