University joins community for Adult Leaners' Week

The University is set to play an important part in Adult Learners' Week 2002 (May 11 to May 18), a national initiative designed to make the most of adult learning potential.

The University has joined forces with Shipley, Keighley and Bradford Colleges, Education Bradford and community groups to organise events around the theme of 'Learning Challenges'. Adults are invited to set their own learning challenges for the week.

Various events will be held in and around Bradford during the week with the purpose of demonstrating the many learning opportunities available to adults.

The week will launch on May 11 with three outdoor family events in Shipley, Keighley and Bradford's Centenary Square, where people will be invited to take part in fun and challenging learning activities.

Also, during the week The School of Lifelong Education and Development (SLED) will be opening its doors for people find out more about its many courses in the areas ofCommunity Development, Social Studies and Media.

Dr John Blewitt, Chair of Undergraduate Courses, SLED, said: "Adult Learners' Week is an important time as it enables people to find out what learning opportunities are available. It helps people get back into, or continue, learning and shows that learning is actually fun. SLED is both pleased and proud to be part of this."

For further information about any of the week's events or courses run by SLED telephone (23)3210.

Mohamed backs Adult Learners' Week

Mohamed Asif (pictured left), 25, is a first-year student on the BA Inner City Studies course in the School of Lifelong Education and Development.

Mohamed said: "After finishing school, my main priority was to start earning money, so I went straight into work. After a while, I realised that I wanted a profession and to do something positive for the community. My ambition is to train as a paramedic. The course is giving me the chance to achieve this.

'To get on to the course, I had to attend an interview and write an essay on why I wanted to do it. At first, I was nervous, but I soon found out that with some effort from myself and the support of my tutors, it was not as difficult as it seemed

. 'Unfortunately, there are lots of people who think they have missed their chance to succeed. I think that if you are willing, the opportunities are there. There is work involved, but it's worth it."

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