Belfast Learning City promotes lifelong learning as part of the Global Network of Learning Cities #learningcities #UNESCO
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Belfast Learning City retweeted
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
Belfast Learning City retweeted
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?
Belfast Learning City retweeted
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
Belfast Learning City retweeted
📢 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
Belfast Learning City retweeted
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
Belfast Learning City retweeted
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
ALT Graphic with purple background, text in white states Work From Home Hub
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Great news! 📢We've extended the deadline for our Small Grant Scheme until 15 January 2025. 🎉
Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life and help us celebrate lifelong learning across the city. 🌟
Apply now belfastcity.gov.uk/belfast-l…
#belfastlearningfestival
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Belfast is an UNESCO City of Learning. Can your group or organisation provide events and activities for the Learning Festival in 2025? 📚
Our small grants scheme is open to applications until 20 December. Learn more at: ow.ly/O9tb50Umwzb
ALT Belfast Learning Festival graphic with 2025 dates of 9-13 April
Belfast Learning City retweeted
AMAZING NEWS! Ulster University has just won the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year 2024! An absolute privilege to be working at such a progressive, innovative and inclusive university! @UlsterUni #ProudOfUU
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Over 16,000 households in Northern Ireland have received a survey from @nisra about childcare.
We would urge people to complete the survey, as it will help the Department develop the Early Learning and Childcare Strategy.
ALT Early Learning and Childcare Strategy - NISRA Survey
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Let's recognise local heroes for their good relations work! 🏆The Good Relations Awards 2025 are open for entries.
📢 Nominate someone for Good Relations Community Champion with @NICVA ➡️ goodrelationsawards.com/
#GRAWARDS25 #GoodRelations
Belfast Learning City retweeted
📚Happy #bookweekni. Study after study has shown the wider benefits that can be realised by developing a love of reading at an early age.
Find out what the Education Minister @paulgivan enjoyed reading in his youth.
Check out @bbcnireland at bbc.co.uk/bookweekni for recommended reads and visit @LibrariesNI at librariesni.org.uk/ for events and activities taking place this week.
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Happy Irish #LearningCities Day 🎉
A big congratulations to the Irish members of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities for their incredible efforts in empowering individuals & transforming communities through #LifelongLearning!
Learn more 👇🏽
youtube.com/watch?v=faB_mgW-…
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Attending school every day is really important.
Every child should feel safe, secure and supported to attend school.
Support and advice for parents/guardians and young people can be found here:
- nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/gi…
- gettingreadytolearn.co.uk/
- education-ni.gov.uk/articles…
#AttendanceMatters
ALT School Attendance Matters
Belfast Learning City retweeted
So what happens when #music and #politics combine?
Our #ethnomusicology expert, @itsioulakis, explains why it is a force to be reckoned with.
Find out more about our Centre for Creative Ethnography ➡️ ow.ly/L8V650TleJZ
#LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch #USElections #USElections2024 #Charlixcx #BratSummer #TaylorSwift #TaylorForKamala #Beyonce #USPresidentialElection #USPresidentialElection2024 #Ethnography @HAPPatQUB
Belfast Learning City retweeted
👋 Primary and post-primary schools - book your next field trip with a difference.
Did you know, at Dream Space in W5 LIFE you can get involved in FREE STEM-led workshops for your class? 🎉
🔗 Find out MORE: bit.ly/DreamSpaceBooking
#MSDreamSpace | @MS_eduIRL
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Are you 50-64, living in Belfast & looking to get back into work?
Pop into @2RoyalAvenue 10am-1pm tomorrow, Thurs 29 August & find out about 40+ diverse jobs w/22 employers - admin, doggy day care, horticulture, hospitality & more!
belfastcity.gov.uk/jobstart-…
@CommunitiesNI
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Belfast Learning City retweeted
Our research shows that the high cost of education is preventing adults in Ireland from going back to or staying in education. 🔒
Join us next week for the launch of the #HoldingYouBack campaign to call for more financial support for adult learners 📢
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Discover the inspiring journey of a dozen learners and staff in East Belfast as they immerse themselves in learning the Irish language with Turas. 🌍📚
Find out about their journey ➡️ ow.ly/cBFt50SZ7ZV
@belfastturas
Belfast Learning City retweeted
Non-formal learning takes many forms, from community learning centres & adult learning centres to libraries, museums, theatres & concert halls.
Learn more about the scope of non-formal learning in ‘Making #lifelonglearning a reality: A handbook’ 👉 bit.ly/3MVq2mR
