Celebrating 50 years

2019 was a significant year for the Centre of Adult Learning and Professional Development (CALPD) as we celebrated the following milestones:

CALPD

50 years

ISS*

35 years

Access Office

20 years

The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development celebrated 50 years of inspiring and engaging Adult Learners. The *International Summer School (ISS) celebrated 35 years and the Access Office celebrated 20 years.

First Press Release

First Press Release

NUI Galway started its first ‘Extra-Mural Adult Education’ courses in 1969 to promote community & regional education.

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50 year events

50 year events

Our 50 year events included awarding Seamus O'Grady, retired Director of Adult Education, with an honorary doctorate.

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Key Dates

Key Dates

Have a look through Adult Learning's timeline over the past 5 decades.

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