Friday 28 October, 10.00am to 4.00pm
East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham
A one-day conference, supported by the Co-operative College.
Join delegates from the adult education, public and third sectors us to explore and develop the role of adult education in building a bigger and better society.
Speakers for the day include David Hughes, NIACE Chief Executive; Dame Pauline Green, President of the International Co-operative Alliance, and Richard Wilkinson co-author of ‘The Spirit Level’. We are also pleased to have a video address from John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning.
Conference workshops will focus on a range of projects from the WEA and other organisations, where, for example, we increase community engagement, tackle educational and social disadvantage, support the unemployed back into work and work with volunteers to close the digital divide in communities across the country.
Prices start from £65.00 for WEA members, Co-op members and individuals. You can book online at Eventbrite or use our booking form, which also contains full details of workshops and speakers.