Where now for Lifelong Learning? Tuesday 5th October 2010 10.30-4.15 Stormont Hotel, Belfast   Keynote Speaker – John Field (Uni. of Stirling), Professor of Lifelong Learning and Co-Director for the Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning

The conference will debate the future of lifelong learning in Northern Ireland with inputs from both local speakers and the Directors of the WEA in England, Scotland and Wales. It will identify shared messages on the value and contribution of lifelong learning to a healthy, stable society which will be used to lobby departments and political parties.

AGENDA

10.30 Registration

11.00 Opening – Welcome & housekeeping

11.25 Keynote Address – John Field (Uni. of Stirling), Professor of Lifelong Learning and Co-Director for the Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning

12.10 The GB Context – Inputs on WEA in England, Scotland and Wales

12.40 Round Tables Exercise

13.15 LUNCH

14.15 Afternoon Session

14.20 The Northern Ireland Context

15.00 Lifelong Learning Manifesto

16.00 What Next?

16.15 Close