The Association for Education and Ageing, Age Action Ireland &
Workers' Educational Association N I
& The New Dynamics of Ageing
Research Programme UK

present an international conference 20-22 March 2012

NEW DYNAMICS OF LEARNING AND AGEING:
RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICE

at the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM), Dublin

The Association for Education and Ageing. Age Action Ireland and WEA is hosting an International Conference on the 20- 22nd March 2012 at the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM) Dublin. This is an international conference and we will have the opportunity to showcase ageing research, practice and policy in Ireland.

The Call for papers is attached for scientific papers, presentations on a theme or workshop, (Deadline: 30 November 2011).

This is an excellent opportunity to share the findings from your research or from a project you are running. Please feel free to circulate the details of this conference to your colleagues. In particular can I ask you to include details of the conference in your calendar of events, newsletter and website. Thank you.

Conference booking form will be available in due course and will be emailed directly.

We are particularly keen to involve older learners at the conference and would appreciate groups considering sponsoring older people to attend either as day attendees or fully over the three days. Please note that delegates from EU countries (including GB and NI) will be able to apply for their costs to be covered (conference fee and travel) from the Grundtvig programme by contacting your national agency. (Reference Number will be forwarded with booking form). Applications to your National Agency by 16 September 2011.

We look forward to your support in making this a successful conference. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information at this point.

Sinead Devine
t: 02871369947