Mature Times - Studying

Toys and games promote learning

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:37:33 +0100

A new website has been set up to help parents and grandparents access a huge range of educational games normally used in school.

Learning - not just for the young

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:57:22 +0100

Learning matters just as much, if not more, in later life. For many years studies have demonstrated that learning reduces morbidity and delays the effects of Alzheimers - but now, with rising retirement ages, there is even greater incentive to learn new skills and adapt to changing contexts.

Brush up your Shakespeare in Roseland

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:05:34 +0100

If you'd like a better understanding of the Bard, the University of the Third Age, Roseland and District, is holding an "Introduction to Shakespeare", and open day on Monday 23rd July at Veryan Parish Hall between 10.00 am – 12.30 pm.

Are you ready for Adult Learners Week?

Tue, 01 May 2007 16:32:09 +0100

The largest festival of learning in the UK, Adult Learners’ Week, is a time when thousands of people consider a return to learning and begin a life-transforming journey. And it's all happening between 19th and 25th May.

Never too late to learn

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:41:09 +0100

George Murphy, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, is living proof that you’re never too old to learn, having earned a Masters Degree in Social Policy and Criminology from The Open University at the age of 81.

Never too old to learn

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 13:49:23 +0100

In a major nationwide search, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) discovered that Bernard Herzberg, 96 and from East Finchley, is "England's Oldest Learner". Bernard recently completed his MA in Refugee Studies at the University of East London (UEL).