Partnerships and Networks

Since the centre was established in January 2003, partnerships and networks have been a core part of Continuum's activities as we regard this as a valuable and most rewarding way of working closely together, exchanging ideas and developing projects. At the moment we have a wide range of both national and international partnerships but are always interested in developing more partnerships. Below we list our current partners and if you are interested in becoming a partner to Continuum we would gladly discuss this with you.

These are the organisations with whom we have partnerships or networks:

Action on Access

Appointed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Action on Access constitutes the national co-ordination team to support widening participation strategies in England. Furthermore, it also provides support in widening participation to the Department of Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland (DELNI).

Action on Access also backs the Aimhigher Partnership for Progression (P4P) which from 1 August 2004 integrated the former Aimhigher: Partnerships for Progression and the former Excellence Challenge programmes. Aimhigher builds upon the far-reaching regional and local partnerships between Higher Education and Further Education.

For their web site, go to actiononaccess.org

Centre for Continuing Education at University of Botswana

The Department of Adult Education at University of Botswana has been established to meet the needs of adult education. It is directed towards meeting Botswana Vision 2016, which works towards “an educated and informed nation”. Created in 1991, the department is divided into the Centre for Continuing Education and Department of Adult Education. The department is focused on how adult education can strengthen individuals and organisations engaged in lifelong learning and adult education.

The department has identified four major areas of priority: non-formal education for out-of-school children and youths, adult basic education, extension programmes and training and development in the workplace.

More information can be found on The Centre for Continuing Education Website

DELNI (Department for Education and Learning of Northern Ireland)

The Department for Education and Learning of Northern Ireland (DELNI) is responsible for third level education, training and a range of employment measures in Northern Ireland, all aimed at giving people the skills, knowledge and opportunities to work.

Linked to the Department is The Learning and Skills Advisory Board with the primary role to secure strong collaboration and co-operation between the department and the private sector.

You can visit DELNI's web site at delni.gov.uk

EUCEN (European Universities Continuing Education Network)

The European Universities Continuing Education Network, formed in 1991, is a European wide network and aims to encourage “high quality university continuing education throughout Europe ” and also to influence policy making in universities on a regional, national and European level. The organisation is currently consulting universities wanting to get engaged in UCE and it is also offers expertise when it comes to international projects and to universities inclined to develop university continuing education.

EUCEN has its on web site, visit it at eucen.org

FACE (Forum for Access and Continuing Education)

FACE represents an extensive multi-sector network in the UK for those involved with and interested in lifelong learning and continuing education. Founded in 1993 the organisation aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for all as well as promoting collaboration and partnerships.

For more detailed information, log on to f-a-c-e.org.uk

HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England)

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) is the national instrument for distributing public money for teaching and research to universities and colleges. It also supports high quality education and research as well as good practice and networking between organisations related to education.

For more information go to HEFCE's web site hefce.ac.uk

NADE (American National Association for Developmental Education)

The American National Association for Developmental Education aims to provide help to learners at all levels and also to contribute to policy creation and theory in the area of developmental education. The organisation's main focus is academics success of students and this achieved by offering a range of different support services such as professional development, student learning support and liaising with other organisations.

Founded in 1976, NADE has over 25 years of experience in developmental education.

Visit the homepage at nade.net

SISTER

The Swedish Institute for Studies in Education and Research was established in January 2000. Ever since, it has been providing independent and objective analyses and reports on the conditions in the Swedish education and research sector.

The Centre works on time-limited projects and the findings are published in different reports aimed at HE, politicians, media etc. SISTER also arranges a range of seminars and conferences to discuss findings and to highlight important issues related to education and research.

For more information, go to sister.nu

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