4 May 2011
A guide to setting up a Learning Centre - Case studies and practical tips for Learning Centres
This guide will inform and inspire you with its tips and case studies as we have been inspired by the ULRs who have set up and managed learning centres.
South West
3 May 2011
South Swindon MP visits CWU Learning Centre
South Swindon MP, Robert Buckland, visited the CWU Learning Centre, located at the Royal Mail sorting depot in Dorcan, Swindon on Friday 25th March.
South West
2 March 2011
Case Study: Southampton City College Inspiring Confidence in Learning
Southampton City College launched its Trade Union Studies U-net learning centre in March of last year. The learning centre was directly set up by unionlearn and supported by a partnership between unionlearn and Ufi/learndirect.
Southern and Eastern
21 June 2010
Case study: BrightSparks Learning at Acklington Prison
The BrightSparks Learning Centre at Acklington Prison was granted funding for three years by unionlearn, as part of the Learning for All Fund bid for the Northern Region.
The partnership has proved very successful and the centre has since moved on to become part of the POA's national bid.
Northern
26 April 2010
Case study: Southampton City College – TUS U-Net learning centre
Southampton City College recently launched its TUS U-net learning centre on March 19th 2010.
The new facility, directly set up by unionlearn and supported by a partnership between unionlearn and Ufi/learndirect, provides accessible online learning for members of any unionised workplace and their close family.
24 March 2010
Hampshire opens up learning to union members
A new facility, which will make learning accessible to any union member, was launched on Friday (March 19). The TUS U-Net learning centre, based at Southampton City College, will provide online learning for members of any union, as well as their close family.
Southern and Eastern
16 February 2010
Unionlearn centre awarded the Inspire Mark for its innovative work providing a legacy for the Olympics
A union-run learning centre which is persuading workers on the Olympic site to down their tools and learn computer skills and a range of courses has been recognised as an innovative and exceptional project inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Southern and Eastern
21 January 2010
Golden Opportunity
Workers on the Olympic Park were invited to down their tools and improve their computer skills and take part in a range of free courses at the launch of the Community and Trade Union Learning Centre, today (Januray 21).
Tessa Jowell, the Olympics minister, Lord Young, minister at the Department for Business, Inovations and Skills, Brendan Barber, General Secretary of the TUC, Quick Reads author Lola Jaye and John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, were there to celebrate the opening of the centre.
Southern and Eastern
8 December 2009
Unilever has learning licked
Trade union members at a West Country ice cream maker have the chance to move off the factory floor after a learning centre was opened on site.
South West
26 August 2009
U-Net Newsletter - issue 8
In this issue: • SAR Timetable; A Good Practice Guide to Setting Accurate End Dates; Get to grips with numeracy; Skills for Life and Family Learning events; It's a winner! Useful Links.
PDF version available for download
