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Last year, 130 events & activities took place across the city for #BelfastLearningFestival 📚🎶⭐️
Can your organisation or group play a part in 2026?
There are two ways to get involved including support from our small grant scheme. Find out more: belfastcity.gov.uk/community…
That's a wrap...but learning never stops!💡
From circus tricks to curious kids, park walks with big ideas - Belfast Learning Festival brought the buzz 🐝Follow us to discover more learning and laughs all year round. 🫶 @publichealthni @belfastcc
Learning took centre stage at the #BelfastLearningFestival - from tiny tots to adventurous adults, we juggled, balanced and belly laughed as we tried the art of circus!🎪
@circusful @publichealthni @belfastcc
The #BelfastLearningFestival took us outdoors and into the wild where we discovered bugs, birds and the beauty of nature right on our doorstep.🐞
@publichealthni @belfastcc
We tapped, we twirled, we tango'd! 🕺
This year's #BelfastLearningFestival proved it's never too late to learn something new. Lifelong learning took the dance floor and we loved every step 👠
@publichealthni
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Our bespoke "Spinning Yarns" walking tour is back as part of the @belfastcc @BelfastLearning Festival 2025
This walking tour designed with @CToursBelfast highlights the historic Linen Quarter, looking back to its "Linenopolis" past with stops along our open air gallery at GVS
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Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF is encouraging all A Level and Level 3 Extended Diploma students to consider applying for the 2025 All Ireland Scholarship Scheme.
The value of each scholarship is £5,500 per annum for the duration of their undergraduate programme.
For more details and to apply visit economy-ni.gov.uk/news/minis…
#AllIrelandScholarships2025
ALT Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with Taylor McGrath-McAllister, a second-year Natural Sciences student at Homerton College, University of Cambridge and second year student Elizabeth Poucher, who is studying Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, both of whom are benefitting from a Scholarship. Minister is holding a graphic with the wording How does a Scholarship of £5,500 per year towards Uni sound?
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Deputy Lord Mayor @awmccormick2 welcomed @BelfastLearning partners to City Hall today to launch this year's #BelfastLearningFestival 📚
With a week to go until the festival begins, view the full programme of free events taking place across the city at: ow.ly/OrLy50Vtr3A
The 2025 #BelfastLearningFestival Programme is LIVE!
From workshops, talks and creative experiences, there's something for everyone - no matter your age or stage of learning.
Create connections and learn something new by visiting belfastcity.gov.uk/.../Belfa…
. @UIL is inviting all stakeholders in #adulteducation to contribute to shaping the Sixth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education through an open consultation that will take place between now and 30 March 2025.
📢Have your say: uil.unesco.org/en/articles/c…
📢 Help shape the Sixth UNESCO Global Report on Adult Learning and Education #GRALE6!
✅ Share your insights on key themes
✅ Provide feedback on the concept note
✅ Suggest research areas and perspectives
📅 Deadline: 30 March 2025
🔗 tinyurl.com/5b6bhxkh
Help shape a new South Belfast Green Map so those in the local community can learn about local green spaces and walking routes for health and wellbeing.
#BelfastHealthyCity
#BelfastLearningCity
We are holding a SB Green Map Workshop on Tues 25th Feb in @CrescentArts 10am-12Noon with @belfasthealthy Lunch & Refreshments Provided
Come along & help shape a SB Green Map. If you would like to attend please confirm at [email protected]
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📢 Join us for the first webinar in our new series 'Unlocking the Power of #LifelongLearning'!
🌍 Learning without limits: Empowering urban communities through non-formal learning spaces
🗓 19 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 13:00–14:00 CET | 📍 Zoom
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3kadtzy5
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Education Minister @paulgivan has officially launched the Outdoor Learning Project to enhance pupil experiences of outdoor learning.
Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/edu…
ALT Outdoor Learning Project
It's #WorldRadioDay and @QUBelfast and @radioacademy have joined forces to deliver an event for entry level/early career audio enthusiasts, to help build skills through training and networking with industry leaders.
📅Wednesday 19 March 2025
Tickets: radioacademy.org/training/
Great to see our key partner @bfastmet offering accessible learning opportunities! If you're looking to boost your tech kills, this is the programme for you. Who's signing up? #lifelonglearning #breakingbarriers
📈 Want to upskill and gain an accredited qualification?
The Breaking Barriers Programme is your chance to learn IT skills with full funding.
👉 Apply today: belfastmet.ac.uk/course/p007…
#BelfastMet #TechSkills #BreakingBarriers #UnlockPotential
Keep Learning is one of the 5 steps to wellbeing!💟 This is your chance to support local learning activities in your community. Now's your chance to show your support and help us encourage access to lifelong learning across the city. 📚
#KeepLearning #Take5
Show your health & wellbeing some love this week💗
Help bring to life the 'Take 5 steps to wellbeing' by voting for projects you think can make a difference in south Belfast.
🗣️ It's your voice, your choice.
Find out about other voting events at belfastcity.gov.uk/Participa…
ALT Take 5 participatory budgeting graphic
Creativity and learning go hand in hand. Great to see the launch of the new Creative Connections programme, encouraging schools to explore new creative connections 🎉
#LearningForWellbeing #BelfastLearningCity
Education Minister @paulgivan and Ireland Education and Youth Minister Helen McEntee have invited primary, post primary and special schools to apply to take part in Creative Connections, a pilot creative partnership programme.
Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/min…
ALT Creative Connections Programme
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For those still without electricity, our libraries offer FREE Wi-Fi, warm spaces, and plenty of power outlets – perfect for working, studying, and staying connected. Find your nearest library tinyurl.com/LNIfindyourlibra…
@nidirect @CommunitiesNI
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Happy #InternationalDayOfEducation from the Irish Network of Learning Cities!🎉We support UNESCO's campaign that AI technology must complement the human & social dimensions of learning, and will continue to ensure barriers to learning are removed for everyone, everywhere. #INLC
🌟Got a Learning Event coming up in Belfast? 📚If it's happening between 9 - 13 April 2025, we'd love to feature it in our #BelfastLearningFestival! Whether it's workshop, talk or tour, help us shine a light on the learning opportunities across our city.
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