Learning Cities Conversations Event, November 21st 2018, Cork

On November 21st, Cork Learning City hosted a ‘Learning Cities Conversations’ event. Learning Limerick Chairperson, Eimear Brophy and Lifelong Learning Facilitator, Yvonne Lane, participated in panel discussions on perspectives from Learning Cities with Cork and Belfast Learning Cities. The themes discussed were how Learning Festivals make cities make cities more green and healthy, equitable and inclusive, and support decent work and entrepreneurship. Some interesting themes emerged from the discussions: – e.g. while cities come to Lifelong Learning from different angles (e.g. heath, enterprise, etc), it is important to root the Learning City-Region in the Councils first in order for the initiative to be successful. The success of informal community education to build confidence; and also accredited learning to enhance opportunities in areas of social disadvantage was also highlighted.