AONTAS

AONTAS Head of Advocacy and Policy, Conor Thompson and Senior Research Officer, Eve Cobain appeared before the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Economy this week.

Drawing on our research and evidence from across the sector, they highlighted the role of community education in supporting adult learners to access and engage in education.

Thank you to the Committee for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion..

📄 You can read and find out more in our submission here:https://www.aontas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AONTAS-Submission-to-the-Review-of-Widening-Participation-in-NI-2026.pdf

Good morning from the 56th AONTAS Annual General Meeting

Members, partners, and adult education advocates are gathering this morning at The Dean Docklands for a day of discussion, reflection, and looking ahead to the future of adult learning.