North East

The main contact for Adult Learners' Week in the North East is Emma Cliffe (emma.cliffe@niace.org.uk or 0116 204 4224 / 07824 436887).

There are many ways to get involved in Adult Learners' Week in the North East region:

  • Nominating learners to an Adult Learners' Week Award

    The awards are a great way to give extraordinary learners the recognition they deserve. There are four main awards categories available: Individuals, Groups, Families and Opening Doors (projects). Find out more about the Learning awards here.
  • Holding an event

    Organising events during Adult Learners' Week is an excellent way to engage people and get them involved in learning activities. There are a range of resources available to support your activities. Contact Emma for more information about organising activities during the Week.
  • Sponsoring awards, resources or events

    Sponsoring a regional Adult Learners' Week award is a fantastic way for organisations to promote themselves and the areas of work that are important to them, whilst celebrating learners who have achieved in these areas. There are a range of other sponsorship opportunities and many other ways to support the campaign in the region.

To find out more about opportunities in the region contact Emma.

Lee Curry
“I was given opportunities to meet more people and make new friends. Learning is about proving to myself and the world that I can do anything.”
Lee Curry, 2009 Award Winner